Course Descriptions

APDZ 386 Space, Color, and Light in Design Form Making

• Describe the principles and differences between 2, 3 and 4 dimensional design formats
• Demonstrate familiarity with contemporary technologies for virtual representation
• Identify effective strategies for translating physical form into virtual form and vice versa
• Describe the historical relevance and evolution of material and form making in the built industry
• Produce a comprehensive portfolio artifact and process document
• Employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

APDZ 441 Place Making and Sustainable Design

• Describe place making and sustainable design concept development as applied to the built industry
• Identify and discuss the unique nature of sustainable design across various design disciplines
• Create simple project proposals including projecting possible form, constructability, use case scenarios, and long term outcomes
• Describe constructability and feasibility as applied to a project proposal
• Present project proposals, plans, and progress reports
• Produce a professional quality presentation that articulates a comprehensive design proposal
• Produce a professional quality portfolio artifact

APDZ 451 Design Team Practicum

5 credits

This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Participate in a team and demonstrate productive team collaboration
• Demonstrate an ability to take direction and produce innovative results
• Apply creative process and concept development to real-world problems
• Perform effectively to real-world project plans
• Apply current technology to produce real-world design vehicles
• Apply best practice design processes to real-world problems
• Produce marketable and professional level portfolio work

APDZ 461 Senior Capstone Project

• Demonstrate mastery in some and familiarity with many tools, techniques, and technologies associated with design and its applications in the workplace
• Express a personal design aesthetic that informs and enriches a student’s future contributions to the field
• Employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving
• Produce a comprehensive and industry-ready design project including: discovery, concept development, iteration and design, and proof of concept

APDZ 497 Design Practice Internship

• Apply techniques, concepts and best practices from the classroom to real-world circumstances
• Clarify personal career goals, and identify skills that need improving to achieve these goals
• Self-assess strengths and weaknesses in workplace competencies, such as interpersonal skills, communication skills and roles within an organizational structure
• Self-assess for skill gaps in technical and design abilities as they apply in the workplace
• Utilize constructive criticism as an opportunity to improve technical and conceptual abilities in a work environment
• Produce marketable and professional level portfolio samples

DSGN 100 College Success in Design

• Describe the different degree and certificate options and course formats offered within the design program
• Make well-informed choices while pursuing design degrees and areas of specialization
• Utilize an academic planning sheet to set and achieve short-term and long-term college goals
• Describe the importance of advising day and meeting regularly with an advisor
• Participate in a range of Canvas (LMS) features, activities, and tasks
• Identify strategies to maximize personal learning styles, build good time management and project management skills, and manage stress and health during college
• Navigate campus resources using the college website and web tools
• Describe the types of job opportunities in a range of creative fields
• Identify the types of industry standard software, hardware, web and cloud-based tools, process work, and portfolio formats commonly utilized throughout a variety of creative disciplines
• Uphold professional standards, ethics, and copyright/fair use for creative media careers
• Observe best practices in file naming and file management

DSGN 117 Typography

• Demonstrate knowledge of basic type principles and type history
• Analyze type considerations for print publications and screen-based devices, including legibility and readability
• Identify basic typeface categories
• Demonstrate knowledge of professional type practices through projects and exercises
• Define the differences of concordant, conflicting and contrasting type and demonstrate best practices when selecting and using these combinations
• Respectfully present, defend, and critique design choices in a group setting

DSGN 121 Vector Illustration 1 with Illustrator

• Navigate the Illustrator environment and use appropriate  tools and palettes for a given task
• Create basic and complex shapes using the pen tool
• Apply color using strokes, fills, and painting tools
• Use brushes and symbols
• Organize artwork efficiently using layers and object stacking
• Modify drawn objects by transforming and applying effects to them
• Transfer scanned artwork or digital image to a vector-based illustration
• Identify appropriate deliverable file formats for various media (web, print, handheld devices)

DSGN 122 Image Editing 1 with Photoshop

• Navigate the Photoshop environment and use appropriate  tools and palettes for a given task
• Perform basic image correction on images from scans and digital cameras, including color, exposure, and sharpening
• Explain the appropriate use of RGB and CMYK color spaces
• Explain the implications of resolution & image size
• Select and modify areas of images using a variety of tools and methods, including color selection tools, masks, channels, lasso and pen tools
• Organize artwork using layers, layer sets/comps, and adjustment layers
• Identify and optimize files for appropriate deliverable file formats for various media (web, print, handheld devices)

DSGN 126 Page Layout 1 with InDesign

• Navigate the InDesign environment and use appropriate tools and panels for a given task
• Use layout tools such as rulers, grids, and frames
• Effectively use type in printed and digital publications
• Demonstrate knowledge of design elements and principles in projects
• Identify properties of vector and raster graphics, choose the optimal file format and resolution for given needs, and manage graphic links
• Distinguish appropriate color modes and swatch types for a variety of InDesign print and screen workflows including CMYK, spot color and RGB
• Manipulate layers and object stacking
• Use special effects appropriately
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of InDesign interactive features through tutorials and projects
• Respectfully present, defend, and critique design choices in a group setting

DSGN 128 Digital Photography

• Proficiently operate digital cameras, including the use of manual exposure, bracketing, depth of field, and motion-blur or stop-motion using aperture and shutter speed settings
• Make appropriate in-camera decisions, settings and exposures to produce the best quality photographic image prior to image processing
• Work with a variety of digital file formats including RAW, DNG, PSD, TIF and JPG, and use the appropriate file formats and resolutions for different photography applications
• Apply best practices in digital photography workflow from capture to output
• Describe the importance of photography as both a fine art and design medium
• Effectively apply photographic lighting techniques and strategies using both natural light and studio lighting equipment
• Produce portfolio-worthy digital photography projects that demonstrate strong photography techniques and concept development
• Present and defend design choices for digital photography projects and exercises in a group setting, and effectively and respectfully critique others’ work

DSGN 153 Introduction to Web and Mobile Design

• Describe how the principles of site architecture, navigation, and interaction affect user experience of a device or website
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of interactivity through projects and exercises
• Describe the significance of search engine optimization when designing websites
• Optimize images for online use, including correct use of file formats
• Organize project content from site conception to final
• Create a detailed site proposal
• Develop a project in a team setting
• Respectfully present, defend, and critique design choices in a group setting

DSGN 155 Introduction to User-Centered Design

• Describe user experience
• Identify the benefits of user experience in relation to the design process
• Describe the user-experience process, industry-driven techniques, best practices, tools, and deliverables
• Evaluate and utilize research methods based on design problems and project constraints
• Create effective solutions to design challenges based on user data

DSGN 156 Usability Studies and Research

• Demonstrate an understanding of usability studies and research
• Analyze and select appropriate research methods for individual and group projects
• Evaluate data from usability tests to understand user’s needs
• Apply research driven data and knowledge to design solutions

DSGN 157 User Interface Design

• Identify design problems and challenges in interactive devices, system,s and services
• Respond to design challenges by applying observation techniques to understand interactions in context
• Build interactive systems to solve problems using the user-centered design system
• Develop conceptual models and depictions (scenarios, mock-ups and prototypes) to research prospective users
• Design effective solutions using a participatory design process
• Effectively present and defend individual design solutions in terms of user experience and technical design choices

DSGN 170 Motion Graphics With After Effects

• Set up and edit layers in motion graphics software
• Use key frames to perform animations
• Apply and combine effects to create unique and artistic content
• Create basic 3D animations, and combine them with other motion graphics
• Perform automated animation using expressions in After Effects

DSGN 191 Portfolio Foundations

4 credits

Topics and activities will include public speaking practice, research-based assignments, portfolio presentation, revisions, and industry guest speakers. Faculty coaching and recommendations will be provided as to the best steps for success in the design and digital gaming and interactive media industries based on the quality and content of the student work in this course.

This class should be taken halfway through the AAS-T degree program for Design and for Digital Gaming and Interactive Media.

Prerequisites: DSGN 122 , DSGN 128 , and DSGN 170  

Corequisites: CSD 112 , DSGN 153 , and DSGN 155  or DSGN 233  

Quarters Offered: Fall and Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Describe the caliber of portfolio work expected in entry-level portfolios in the student’s chosen area of the multimedia industry
• Describe current strengths and areas that need improvement in portfolio work
• Analyze and identify the different types of portfolios used for various industries
• Demonstrate ability to accept constructive criticism in order to improve portfolio work
• Demonstrate knowledge of specific areas of career interest within the multimedia field
• Articulate the importance of refining and customizing the portfolio and other job materials to a specific target audience

DSGN 216 Business for Creative Professionals

• Describe the differences between a freelance creative professional, a small partnership, a full-time employee, or a contractor
• Describe the steps and legal requirements involved with starting a new creative business, as well as the pros and cons of entrepreneurship and different business structures
• Create and evaluate business contracts, project proposals, and business and marketing plans
• Identify common business support services such as legal, financial, accounting, and insurance
• Analyze market trends to identify where opportunities have historically existed, and where new opportunities may be found
• Leverage social media to create contacts, and pursue the next steps in building a professional industry network 

DSGN 233 Web Authoring with Dreamweaver

• Create and edit responsive web sites for computers and mobile devices using Dreamweaver
• Demonstrate the ability to add and modify web graphics within the Dreamweaver interface
• Create and style forms
• Demonstrate understanding of local and remote site management
• Utilize industry standard scripts, libraries and plug-ins with Dreamweaver to leverage web design functionality and flexibility across devices

DSGN 241 Vector Illustration 2 with Illustrator

• Identify multiple visual solutions to client illustration needs
• Create artwork in various styles using Illustrator tools
• Show mastery of the pen tool
• Demonstrate best practices such as managing colors and layers, minimizing file size, converting raster to vector
• Correctly prepare artwork for multiple forms of distribution (print, web, digital devices)
• Combine Illustrator artwork with other graphics applications

DSGN 242 Image Editing 2 with Photoshop

• Correct a photo efficiently to fix flaws, remove color casts and apply sharpening
• Describe the difference between global and local image editing
• Demonstrate effective use of channels to create and manipulate colors, effects, selections, and masks
• Use a nondestructive workflow in raster image editing projects by use of Adjustment Layers, Smart Objects, Masks, Filters, Blending Modes, and Effects
• Combine several images into a seamless composite using appropriate tools
• Use a scanner as part of a project workflow, and effectively adjust scanner settings for different types of scanned images
• Demonstrate best practices for image resolution and optimization for web, screen, and print
• Create and apply textures, patterns, and painterly effects using a variety of Photoshop tools
• Use Photoshop export/optimization functions in a web design workflow
• Create effective solutions to design problems using the elements and principles of design
• Respectfully present, defend, and critique design choices in a group setting

DSGN 246 Digital Publishing and Complex Layouts

4 credits

 

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Demonstrate mastery of tools, panels, interactive features, and color workflows
• Expertly use typography in print and screen-based publications
• Produce high-quality graphics in a variety of page-layout settings
• Demonstrate appropriate use of filters, blend modes, and effects for a given task
• Create effective solutions to design challenges using the elements and principles of design including the use of grids, the golden rectangle, and other compositional strategies
• Deliver appropriate file formats for commercially printed and digital interactive materials
• Produce a range of different types of interactive tablet publications using InDesign panels and features
• Create and apply character, paragraph, and other styles effectively through projects and exercises
• Respectfully present, defend, and critique design choices in a group setting

DSGN 248 Professional Design Workflow

• Conceptualize, build, and present a multifaceted design project using Illustrator, Photoshop, and a variety of industry-standard layout tools and programs
• Describe the importance of market research, concept sketches, and documentation of process work in the professional design workflow
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of interoperability between industry standard graphic software programs, including best practices in managing colors and layers, minimizing file size, converting raster to vector, and incorporating graphics into greater layout projects
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic elements and principles of design by identifying and integrating these visual strategies into a range of simple to complex project pieces
• Provide a client with efficient design solutions while dealing with deadlines and budget constraints
• Professionally present and critique design choices in a group setting

DSGN 258 Prepress

• Describe workflows and file preparation processes for ePublications, interactive documents, and commercially printed documents
• Assess appropriate use of color (CMYK, RGB, or spot) for various types of digital publishing jobs, including cost factors
• Differentiate how font selection, color modes, and graphic files are handled when working in print or screen workflows
• Preflight and package print files correctly with necessary fonts, graphics, and separation capabilities
• Respectfully present, defend, and critique design choices in a group setting

DSGN 259 International User Experience

DSGN 260 Information Design

DSGN 261 Usability Testing

DSGN 262 User Experience and Prototyping

DSGN 268 Introduction to Content Management Systems

• Select an appropriate CMS system given specific criteria
• Install, develop, and maintain a CMS based website
• Install, create, and modify templates to be used on CMS based websites
• Install  modules and plug-ins on web hosting servers
• Use critical thinking and CMS best practices to meet industry standards related to cross browser compatibility and web accessibility
• Describe file hierarchy and workflow best practices in a CMS environment
• Use Adobe Dreamweaver CMS integration features

DSGN 290 Portfolio/Job Search

• Create a variety of quality portfolio projects within their chosen fields of specialty
• Present themselves to a potential employer in a confident, professional manner
• Critically examine prior work to determine how to improve it
• Deliver a portfolio in multiple digital formats
• Identify job opportunities in their chosen area
• Customize resumes and cover letters to specific opportunities or target audiences
• Showcase design skills via portfolio presentation

DSGN 298 Industry Practicum

DHET 122 Welding Applications

• Follow industry standard safe practices while welding
• Fabricate accessory devices for heavy equipment
• Repair accessory devices for heavy equipment
• Cut, grind, bend, weld as needed for heavy equipment repair

DHET 123 Heavy Duty Electrical Systems

• Follow safety practices involving heavy duty electrical systems
• Diagnose, test, and repair starting systems
• Diagnose, test, and repair lighting systems
• Diagnose, test, and repair accessory systems

DHET 124 Electronic Applications

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working on electronic systems
• Troubleshoot electronic components used in Heavy Duty systems
• Use test equipment to determine needed electronic  system repairs
• Locate, remove and replace jor repair major electronic components as per OEM standards
• Effectively repair or replace wiring harness components connecting electronic subsystems
• Interpret  and explain the meaning of symbols used in  electronic system schematics to co-workers

DHET 125 Basic Maintenance

• Follow industry standard safety practices while performing basic maintenance tasks
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks using industry provided schedules
• Locate specifications and capacities using OEM data sheets and electronic online sources
• Successfully complete a proficiency exam that meets industry standards

DHET 131 Engine Principles/Components

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working on engines
• Explain internal combustion engine operating principles
• Identify an engines major components and describe the function of each
• Describe the difference between two cycle and four cycle engine operation
• Successfully complete a proficiency exam that meets industry standards

DHET 132 Gasoline/Liquid Propane Gas Systems

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working on engines
• Effectively use OEM terminology related specifically to gasoline or LPG engines or subsystems
• Performeffective gasoline or LPG engine diagnostic procedures
• Perform effective gasoline or LPG engine removal and installation procedures
• Perform effective gasoline or LPG engine repair procedures
• Perform effective gasoline or LPG engine maintenance procedures

DHET 133 Diesel Systems

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working  on engines
• Explain the operation of diesel engines throughout each cycle to include relative component position in rotation by degree, action by direction, or reaction caused by pressure or temperature change
• Effectively use OEM terminology related specifically to diesel engines or subsystems
• Perform effective diesel engine diagnostic procedures
• Perform effective diesel engine repair procedures
• Perform effective diesel engine maintenance procedures

DHET 134 Fuel Injection

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working with fuel injection systems
• Describe fuel injection systems operating principles
• Describe the difference between fuel injection systems operation used by modern engine manufactures
• Use OEM terminology related to fuel injection systems operation and component identification
• Perform effective diagnostic procedures used on fuel injection systems
• Perform effective repair procedures used on fuel injection systems
• Successfully complete a proficiency exam that meets industry standards

DHET 135 Diagnostics/Adjustments/Emissions

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working with fuel injection systems, electronically controlled engine subsystems and emission control system
• Identify electronically controlled engine subsystems and emission control components
• Diagnose and repair electronically controlled engine subsystems and emission control components 
• Describe differences between electronically controlled engine subsystems and emission control components used by modern engine manufactures
• Successfully complete a proficiency exam that meets industry standards

DHET 211 Hydraulic Fluid Power I

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working with hydraulic fluid power systems
• Diagnose open and closed center systems
• Repair variations of open and closed center systems
• Use hydraulic systems by researching and compiling data to varied uses of hydraulics
• Disassemble, inspect, and adjust hydraulic systems according to manufacturers’ specifications

DHET 213 Hydraulic Fluid Power II

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working with hydraulic fluid power systems
• Test oil filtration systems by demonstrating how to inspect, select and change filters in accordance to manufacturers specifications
• Maintain hydraulic systems by performing assignments related to system care in accordance to manufacturers specifications
• Interpret basic schematics and symbols, and  read hydraulic symbol drawings and flow diagrams
• Disassemble, inspect and explain the functions and principles of the operation of hydraulic systems
• Disassemble, assemble and repair hydraulic motors in accordance to manufacturers specifications
• Disassemble, assemble and repair hydraulic accumulators in accordance to manufacturers specifications
• Repair reservoirs, oil coolers, hoses, pipes, tubes, couplers, and seals
• Disassemble, assemble and repair hydraulic cylinders by disassembling and reassembling cylinders

DHET 214 Diesel Mechanical Practices

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working with mechanical, fluid and thermal systems
• Apply math and formulas to resolve mechanical problems
• Apply math and formulas to resolve fluid problems
• Research electronic resources  and use technical information to make troubleshooting and repair decisions

DHET 221 Power Trains/Standard

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working with Power Trains/Standards
• Disassemble, inspect, install and adjust clutches in accordance to manufacturers specifications
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, reassemble, and adjust manual transmissions in accordance to manufacturers specifications
• Repair all variations of drive shafts
• Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble, install and adjust differentials in accordance to manufacturers specifications

DHET 222 Power Trains/Power Shift

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working with Power Trains/Power Shift
• Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble power shift transmissions, planetary gears, hydraulic clutch packs, planet carriers
• Inspect, test, remove and replace  torque converters
• Inspect, test, remove and replace hydraulic couplers and hydraulic retarders

DHET 223 Traction and Components

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working with Tractions and components
• Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble tractor type undercarriage components
• Adjust tracks to O.E.M. specifications
• Comply with industry standard safe practices while working with traction systems

DHET 231 Steering/Suspension/Frames

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working on heavy duty steering, suspension systems and frame systems
• Identify all major components of heavy duty steering, suspensions, and frame systems
• Troubleshoot, remove and replace components of heavy duty steering, suspensions and frame systems
• Perform adjustment tasks to industry standards

DHET 232 Pneumatics

• Follow industry standard safe practices while working on pneumatice operated systems
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair pneumatic system components
• Adjustment and inspect for travel and applied angle

DHET 233 Foundation Brakes

• Demonstrate industry standard safe practices while working on foundation brake systems
• Demonstrate understanding of foundation brake system operating concepts
• Demonstrate repair and maintenance procedures of foundation brake systems to industry standard
• Test foundation brake system component operation and compare to DOT specifications
• Demonstrate how to measure lining wear and determine compare to legal limit specifications
• Demonstrate proper adjustment procedures and inspect for travel and applied angle

GAME 101 Introduction to Video Game Development

GAME 105 Storyboard Development

• Demonstrate an understanding of transferring an idea to a drawn visual image
• Demonstrating an understanding of transferring a set of ideas into a visual image that directly relates to a time line of events
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of transferring a group of ideas to drawn images presented in a sequential fashion - a storyboard

GAME 108 Interactive Media Design

5 credits

This course teaches to the global outcome of Information Literacy.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Develop professional awareness through research and networking
• Define concepts and terminology in interaction design
• Define the processes for developing interactive applications from concept to final product
• Analyze various types of interactive media based on game theory and strategy, their historical context, future applications, and current trends
• Evaluate interactive applications critically

GAME 124 Introduction to 3D with Maya

• Model small scenes using Maya
• Create, manipulate and render 3D content
• Build basic scenes within Maya
• Create simple animations within Maya
• Manage files and content congruent with Industry
• Devise multiple ways to build objects in 3D

GAME 127 Level Editing 1

• Design their own small game level (mod) in Unreal (UDK)
• Present and defend their mod
• Identify, critique, and explore different game types within Unreal
• Perform basic editing of level textures and lights in Unreal
• Import 3D objects from Maya into Unreal
• Place procedural objects in Unreal
• Place and manipulate a skydome in Unreal
• Create water volumes and edit terrain in Unreal

GAME 130 Concept Art - Characters

4 credits

ART 205  recommended

Quarters Offered: Winter

Global Outcomes:
 

 

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Draw characters in action poses
• Draw characters from written descriptions
• Draw characters in “turnaround” poses
• Describe how Photoshop is used in the game  industry to render concept art
• Recognize the importance of openness in interactions when critiquing
• Present characters and defend technical and artistic choices

GAME 134 3D Materials and Textures

• Create realistic looking textures in Photoshop
• Apply various textures to 3D objects in a scene
• Create Alpha channels
• Create Bump and Normal maps
• Model props in a using current 3D software

GAME 137 Lighting and Effects

• Add and test lighting within a scene
• Add and adjust shadows in a scene
• Create a layered shader in Maya
• Use dynamics in Maya
• Use particle effects in Maya
• Use fog effects in Maya
• Create, document, and/or relay processes or information to peers and instructor

GAME 138 Introduction to Environmental Art

4 credits

 

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Design props and textures for a game level
• Edit basic level textures and lighting
• Use “lipsticking” techniques and layered shaders to create blended textures
• Model props for levels using Maya
• Create tileable textures
• Create fog and related special effects for level
• Expand upon ideas received by creating 3D environments from written descriptions

GAME 148 Concept Art - Digital Painting

• Draw from existing levels from in-game views
• Draw multiple variations of a similar landscapes
• Draw landscape and cityscape scenes
• Use Alias Sketchbook at a basic level
• Use Sketchup at a basic level
• Use various Photoshop techniques to embellish a landscape or scene
• Troubleshoot the basic methods of making a landscape look compelling and realistically drawn

GAME 150 Character Animation I

• Rig 3D models
• Skin and weight in Maya
• Effectively use various animation techniques in Maya
• Lip sync in Maya

GAME 165 3D Character Design

• Utilize various modeling techniques
• Apply high quality textures to Model
• Troubleshoot polygonal issues

GAME 182 Level Editing II

• Use advanced tools in a level editing to create game levels
• Create particle effects within the Unreal Developer Kit (UDK)
• Create triggers and procedurally generated content within the UDK
• Create traditionally drawn schematics and maps of levels to relate to a team
• Pitch your vision of a game prototype to industry peers
• Play different roles on a game development team

GAME 210 High Resolution Sculpting I

• Construct basic models in 3D using Zbrush
• Edit existing models with Zbrush
• Paint textures using Zbrush
• Compare and analyze various modeling techniques
• Troubleshoot technical problems

GAME 215 High Resolution Sculpting II

• Create high end models for game production
• Implement high end skills like topology, extraction, and normal mapping
• Paint textures using Zbrush and export to Maya
• Create a portfolio piece to show potential employers
• Customize the interface, create macros, and tweak Zscripts

GAME 266 Character Animation II with Maya

4 credits

This course develops a mastery of character acting and emotional facial animation in Maya with advanced rigging techniques with the goal of producing a professional quality demo sample reel. Students will learn to animate looping and linking game play animation cycles- walk, run, jump, fall, hit, recoil, gesture, idle, etc.

Prerequisites: GAME 124  and GAME 150  

GAME 165  recommended

Quarters Offered: Fall

Global Outcomes:
 

 

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Create and implement a rig for biped character animation in Maya
• Utilize key frame and procedural animation
• Adjust and edit skin weights
• Create looping cycles of key-framed actions
• Create fluid, dynamic character animation
• Create emotionally expressive facial and body gestures.
• Create lip sync facial animation
• Utilize Motion Capture data
• Produce professional quality animation demo reel

GAME 267 C# Programming in Unity Game Engine

• Create object oriented design and implement interactive software in Unity game engine
• Incorporate 3D interactive graphics including modeling, animation, transformations, lighting, shaders, and ray casting
• Write gameplay code in C# programming language, classes, inheritance, and event-driven programming
• Create C# code that allows for high level control of gameplay behavior, movement, and events
• Write programming sequences of gameplay AI (Artificial Intelligence)
• Simulate the physics principles of gravity and collision detection with C# code
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects

GAME 272 Game Development - Team Projects

4 credits

Students will develop the disciplines and skills of concept art, game design, story narrative, character creation, animation, game mechanics, environmental art, event triggering, level editing, game programming, sound creation and audio editing, project management, promotion, presentations and play testing.

The teams will develop projects on  current and next-gen gameplay engines and technology including mobile, PC, MAC, Oculus Rift and consoles.

Prerequisites: GAME 108 , GAME 124 , GAME 127 , GAME 148 , and instructor permission

Quarters Offered: Summer

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course student team members will be able to:

• Develop an original game concept and produce a game design document
• Collaborate effectively with other team members to develop playable interactive experiences that are congruent with the game industry standards
• Present games at PAX Game Expo in Seattle

GAME 273 Digital Gaming Workshop - 3D Portrait Modeling

4 credits

The project will result in a final digital file format that can be rendered and 3D printed by the student. Blender is a free 3D modeling program that the student can continue to use after the workshop.

This course covers Facial Concept, Design and Development, Modeling, 3D Materials & Textures, UV Mapping, Digital Painting Texture. Previous game design and creation, traditional art and digital graphics programs and coding experience are a plus.

This course is exempt from the underage enrollment process.

Prerequisites: Passion for gaming, familiarity with different gameplay genres, strong computer software skills. Instructor permission required.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Create original character concepts and designs
• Create professional-quality 3D models
• Develop digital painting skills
• Create textures in Adobe Photoshop
• Create UV texture maps and apply co-ordinates to 3D character
• Apply digital lighting principles to 3D Model
• Output files to create physical models with 3D printers

GAME 274 Digital Gaming Workshop - A Game in a Month

4 credits

Projects are developed using current industry-standard Unity Game Engine, which is available free for students to use after the workshop to continue developing and refining their projects.

This course teaches Interactive Concept, Design and Development, Gameplay U.I., U.X., Team Dynamics, Leadership skills. Previous game design and creation, traditional art and digital graphics programs and coding experience are a plus.

This course is exempt from the underage enrollment process.

Prerequisites: Passion for gaming, familiarity with different gameplay genres, strong computer software skills. Instructor permission required.

Quarters Offered: Summer

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Create original game play concepts
• Design gameplay interaction
• Design and layout gameplay levels
• Collaborate with teams based on professional models
• Conceptualize and implement gameplay mechanics
• Balance game play principles of obstacles, difficulty, and reward
• Play, test, and evaluate gameplay
• Self-publish game
• Present original game or application

GAME 275 Capstone Team Project

GAME 280 Game Industry Internship

GAME 310 Digital Storytelling: Components of Narrative and Mythology

GAME 312 Interactive Media Studies

GAME 315 Principles of Game Play Mechanics

GAME 318 2D Game Design

GAME 330 Advanced Character Rigging

GAME 332 3D Game Design

GAME 335 Advanced Animation

GAME 410 Interactive System Design

GAME 412 Designing for Platforms and Hardware

GAME 415 Production Team 1: Preproduction

GAME 420 Technical Design

GAME 422 Production Team 2: Production

GAME 430 Production Team 3: Postproduction

GAME 432 Capstone Portfolio

ECED 130 Practicum II - Teaching Young Children

• Demonstrate appropriate practices in planning and implementing curriculum for young children.
• Work with co-teachers to plan developmentally appropriate environments and activities.
• Evaluate the needs of children in the class, and create learning experiences based on the interests of the children.
• Develop a project based learning experience including documentation and planning in multiple areas.
• Communicate curriculum ideas and the planning process with co-teachers, parents and children.

ECED 145 Science, Math, Music, and Creative Activities in ECE

• Identify and create age appropriate skills and objectives
• Explain the importance of science, math, music and art activities in the classroom
• Develop written activity plans to provide practice in each of the course topics
• Implement and evaluate planned activities
• Set up appropriate interest centers to provide practice in science, math, music and art
• Work as a cooperative member of a small group

ECED 199 Independent Study

• Identify and examine a specific area of study in early childhood education
• Design and implement outcomes and assessment methods for their specific project
• Select, evaluate, and synthesize appropriate research to complete a research paper on the chosen topic
• Evaluate completed research paper

ECED 200 Practicum III - Reflection

• Demonstrate observation and assessment methods
• Establish a system or tool for observation and use it in the classroom on a regular basis
• Reflect on their teaching approaches, curriculum and classroom environment
• Review their observations and think of ways to adjust teaching and curriculum based on these observations

ECED 215 Capstone Practicum

3 credits

Note: The 2015-2016 catalog previously listed the course credits in error at two credits. ECED 215 is a three credit course and is iffered as such.

Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Quarters Offered: Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Plan implement and evaluate a children’s program
• Communicate to staff members information related to environmental planning and programming
• Receive suggestions/input from supervisor and peers and respond in a professional manner
• Implement changes needed as the result of program evaluation

ECED& 105 Intro to Early Childhood Education

• Explain current theories and ongoing research in early care and education as it applies to children, families, and early childhood programs
• Describe how children learn and develop through play and the role of play in early childhood programs
• Observe an early childhood environment and identify examples of best practices
• Compare and contrast early learning models
• Identify appropriate guidance and discipline techniques used in family and early learning settings
• Describe the observation, assessment, and teaching cycle used to plan curriculum and activities for young children
• Apply professional code of ethics for early care and education to resolve a dilemma
• Describe major historical figures, advocates, and events shaping today’s early childhood education
• Explain the need for building partnerships with families and developing strategies for working effectively with families from a variety of cultural, linguistic, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

ECED& 107 Health, Safety and Nutrition

• Describe verbally and in written format policies to prevent illness in childcare settings, schools and other programs
• Describe appropriate safety policies that prevent and minimize accidents for both indoor and outdoor environments
• Apply skills in emergency first aid, food service, routine health and safety practices, and mandated reporting
• Describe the role of nutrition as it relates to development, licensing, regulations for childcare, and government food programs
• Create developmentally appropriate health, safety, and nutrition education materials and activities
• Identify common indicators if illnesses/infectious disease and state in verbal and written format the steps to be followed to prevent and report illness/infectious disease
• Identify the signs of abuse and neglect in children and explain the required licensing procedures to report abuse as a mandated reporter
• Evaluate indoor and outdoor environments and develop a plan for improvement

ECED& 120 Practicum - Nurturing Relationships

• Demonstrate appropriate practices that ensure and maintain the health, safety, and nutrition of children
• Establish supportive relationships with children; guide them as individuals and as part of a group
• Serve children and families in a professional manner
• Demonstrate cultural competence and responsiveness within and across cultures
• Create an inclusive, welcoming and respectful environment where all children, youth and families can take pride in their cultural identities, beliefs, and practices

ECED& 132 Infants/Toddlers Care

• Describe developmental milestones from birth to 36 months articulating the influences of individual development, temperament, and cultural norms
• Design a plan to create reciprocal, culturally sensitive partnerships with families.
• Describe state infant/toddler child care regulations and procedures related to group size, health, nutrition, and safety
• Describe guidance techniques that are appropriate and effective with infants and toddlers
• Create and critique infant and toddler early learning environments
• Construct a plan for developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant curriculum that supports language, physical, cognitive, creative, social, and emotional development
• Identify resources supporting infant/toddler programs and infant/toddler specialists

ECED& 134 Family Child Care

• Describe family child care licensing standards
• Evaluate specific practices, determining effectiveness in meeting children’s needs for maintaining good health, safety, and nutrition
• Compare strategies for establishing developmentally appropriate, socially /culturally relevant, safe child care environments in the home setting
• Design developmentally/socially / culturally appropriate plans and activities meeting the needs of children in multi-age groups
• Describe and evaluate guidance methods fostering responsibility, independence, self-reliance, and positive social /emotional growth in children
• Identify strategies for family child care business management including marketing, risk management, staffing, tax planning, accounting, and record keeping
• Discuss strategies for family child care providers to balance the demands of operating their business with meeting the needs of their families
• Identify resources meeting the needs of family child care providers and the families they serve

ECED& 139 Administration of Early Learning Programs

• Identify and communicate an early learning program’s philosophy, mission statement, and corresponding daily practice
• Create program policies and practices in compliance with state child care licensing codes, food program guidelines and accreditation standards
• Plan for appropriate staffing, meals, equipment, materials, and programming for specific age groups
• Employ a variety of strategies to maintain regular communication with families and provide opportunities for parent engagement and education
• Plan a balanced budget
• Identify methods for recruiting, hiring, evaluating, supervising and supporting professional development of program personnel
• Use tools to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvements
• Articulate and apply the NAEYC Code of Ethics

ECED& 160 Curriculum Development

• Explain major early childhood curriculum theories and current trends such as theme based, emergent, inquiry based, integrated and project approach
• Use a variety of resources, including WA State Guidelines, program standards and NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice principles to plan curriculum
• Create curriculum which supports children’s language/communication, cognitive, social/emotional, fine/gross motor and cognitive development
• Plan developmentally appropriate activities and schedules which promote child growth and learning
• Observe, document and assess individual and group needs, interest and skills for the purpose of curriculum planning and on-going modification of plans

ECED& 170 Environments

• Design environments that protect the health and safety of children and adults, providing balance between activities that are indoor and outdoor, quiet and active, and allow for interaction with others as well as time alone
• Develop environmental strategies for guiding children’s behavior helping them develop pro-social skills and the ability to self-regulate
• Plan an environment, schedule, routine and activities that meet the needs of learners ages zero to 8, promoting growth across all domains and in all disciplines
• Describe strategies to achieve compliance with Washington Administrative Code for licensed child care and/or other state/federal regulations pertinent to early learning environments
• Compare policies and environments which recognize the importance of establishing space and programming that are welcoming to families and provide opportunities for all to participate
• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of early learning environments serving differing age groups (infant, toddler, school-age.)

ECED& 180 Language and Literacy Development

• Define language acquisition and early literacy; describe developmentally appropriate literacy behaviors
• Discuss the value of early literacy learning and the role of adults in promoting the “power and pleasure” of literacy
• Analyze and select children’s literature and other learning materials for a population of diverse learners, reflective of all
• Recognize and create activities/resources that support (infant/toddler through age 8) oral language development and early literacy learning
• Describe a developmental continuum and assessment practices for documenting reading and writing acquisition
• Identify strategies for recognizing and responding to academic, linguistic and cultural differences in children

ECED& 190 Observation and Assessment

• Describe reasons for collecting observational and assessment data
• Identify characteristics and signs of growth, development, learning, and social behaviors
• Identify techniques for avoiding bias, judgments, and assumptions in observations
• Collect factual, descriptive information using a variety of tools, i.e. running records, anecdotal records, checklists, time and event samples, portfolios and developmental continuums
• Record information in an appropriate manner for future interpretation
• Interpret the information as it relates to general growth and development and the specific children observed
• Describe and demonstrate professional ethics and etiquette that applies to the collection and communication of observation data