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COURSE CATALOG 2017-2018                                                                  P a g e  | 43

               ARTS, MEDIA, & ENTERTAINMENT SECTOR

               Video Game Design Pathway (111)
               Offered at Orange and Richland High Schools

          Vocational Education Level        Course Name               Course Number           Voc. Ed Level Label
                    01                    Career Focus AME                O727                   Introductory

                    02                   Video Game Design I              O622                   Concentrator
                    03                  Video Game Design II              O620                    Capstone

                    03                  Professional Internship           O211                    Capstone

                CAREER FOCUS:  ARTS, MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
                O727

                Through this courses, students will explore post-secondary college and career options.  Students will learn the requirements and
                opportunities for post-secondary education and develop a personal career/life plan while learning valuable foundation skills
            CTE/ARTS, MEDIA, & ENTERTAINMENT SECTOR
                that will benefit them throughout their school and working life.

                VIDEO GAME DESIGN I
                O622

                This is an introductory course into the growing field of Video Game Design. Students will learn the basic concepts of game
                design, together with a study of the technologies, tools and languages. Instruction will include hands-on experiences with 2D &
                3D modeling and animation.


                VIDEO GAME DESIGN II
                O620
                This is the second course in the Video Game Design program. Instruction includes the study of 2D & 3D game design concepts,
                technologies and programming, including 3D modeling, animation, scripting and production. Students will create a professional
                portfolio while developing intermediate skills and knowledge in game design, concept development, storyboarding, character
                development, and user interfaces.
                PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
                O211

                This practicum and internship course allows the students to apply academic and career readiness skills in a workplace
                environment. Instruction will combine standards-based classroom instruction with extended on-site industry experience. Students
                will learn all aspects of Professionalism, and apply 21st Century Skills of Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking,
                Creativity and Problem Solving in a real world setting. Interested students can prepare to take the WorkKeys National Career
                Readiness Certificate.


















              KEY   * meets UC approval for “A-G”   ^ meets course requirements for NCAA
                 An “E” at the end of the course number indicates that the class is offered online through Virtual Learning
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