Interactive Media, 3D & Game Development

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Program Overview

This Digital Media program gives students hands-on experience with industry-leading software and equipment, preparing them for careers in graphic design, animation, web design, film production, game design, and more. Through project-based learning, students build technical skills alongside communication, time management, and teamwork.

What you'll Learn

-Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro. Along with open source alternatives. -Blender 3D Animation and 3D Modeling pipelines. -Industry standard game engines and game development pipelines. -Studio lighting, audio, and general studio setup. Practice in interviews, product videography, and streaming/screen recording setups. -Both Individual and Team based game and video projects. -Digital Media foundation skills: *Computer/Hardware setup *Accessing software and tools *Full Frame Mirrorless Camera operation *Hands on 3 Point Lighting experience *Camera/Video focal length knowledge *Proper digital asset management and delivery *Industry standard pipelines

Career Possibilities:

USBE Broadcasting Digital Media Career List
  • Graphic Designer
  • Digital Illustrator
  • Audio Engineer
  • Videographer
  • Industrial Designer
  • Concept/Storyboard Artist
  • 3D Modeler
  • Texture Artist
  • Game Designer
  • 2D or 3D Animator
  • Digital Photographer
  • Art Director

Additional Details:

High School Credit: CTE credit or elective credit: up to 4 credits total

Concurrent Enrollment:  4 College Credits. Student is responsible to register and pay for concurrent enrollment classes at SLCC. For more information on these classes, see Appendix.

Industry Certifications: Adobe Certified Professional for Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro

Skills Certifications: Utah State Skills Certificate Tests

Recommended: Basic level computer or art classes.

Required: 

Additional Opportunities: Students can participate in TSA, Digital Media Arts Festival, and Canyons very own Film Festival.

Course Descriptions

For Concurrent Enrollment Classes see Appendix Here

ART 1080 / Digital Media 1:

The Concurrent Enrollment (CE) course focus will be on using Adobe software as a tool to produce CG imagery for video production, photo illustration, digital publishing and animation. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, Premiere, and Autodesk software will be introduced.

Digital Media 2:

Students continue to create and learn digital media applications while focusing on elements of animation, audio, video, and digital imaging for various formats.

3D Graphics:

Students will use 3D graphics software to produce 3D models. This course will introduce students to 2D and 3D modeling, the creation and application of textures, mapping, lighting, camera techniques, and rendering of 3D models.

3D Animation:

Use 3D graphics software to produce 3D animations. Introduce students to 2D and 3D, animation planning, storyboard development, and the animation process.

Game Development Fundamentals 1:

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and project-based experience of fundamental game development concepts relating to STEM. These concepts include game design, scripting, creation of digital assets, graphic resources, animations, understanding hardware, problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and project management. Game Development Fundamentals 2: Following Game Development Fundamentals 1, this second course will allow for a deeper application of the skills learned as students work together to produce original games.

Game Development Fundamentals 2:

Following Game Development Fundamentals 1, this second course will allow for a deeper application of the skills learned as students work together to produce original games.

Digital Media Advanced:

Advance skills in digital media applications while using elements of text, graphics, animation, sound, video, and digital imaging for various formats. Develop a professional portfolio made up of both individual and team projects showcasing your strengths developed throughout the year. Enter your projects into competitions and engage with industry professionals. Work toward certifications in Adobe software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, and Premiere Pro.

Testimonials

“The course is non-stop with no filler, and an emphasis on project based learning. You learn everything you need to know for each stage of the production pipeline, and achieve proficiency in a plethora of skills along the way. It is almost like a digital art taste test, where you have the perfect sampling of everything, not so much it becomes monotonous, but not so little it seems like you have barely scratched the surface. I found a knack for things I did not expect to enjoy, and developed skills I would not have thought I needed otherwise. Overall, this course is very fun, focused, and fast-paced; the result being a learning experience that has far greater value than the sum of its parts.”
Soren Christensen
“All the people who join this program come in with a similar mindset and interests making working together really fun and productive! If you take this program, you will be prepared to start working in the industry with an impressive and diverse portfolio. By the end of the year, it was incredible and so rewarding to see all the things I had created and earned!”
Elena Nielsen
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