Why Choose Multimedia & Gaming?
The Multimedia Programming, Simulation & Gaming associate degree program provides students with technical training in game development, animation software tools, digital imaging and programming. Students will develop a portfolio to show prospective employers and transfer counselors at four-year institutions. Graduates who pursue a bachelor's degree can then explore more competitive employment opportunities.
The Multimedia Game Simulation certificate program enables students to learn about game design and simulation practices. Additionally, students are exposed to industry-standard hardware, software and development pipelines. This certificate provides an intense yet quick option to help students prepare for the industry. Skills developed through this certification are applicable to industry needs for game design, testing and simulations.
Designed for those seeking skills to create high-end websites with strong design and functional capabilities, the Multimedia Web Programming certificate provides students with instruction in how to design, create and administer interactive and professional websites that utilize server-side programming technologies. Topics covered include web page navigation, web publishing, web images preparation, database design and development, and e-commerce solutions. The program is ideal for graphic designers who need technical programming skills to implement their website designs.
Multimedia Programming, Simulation & Gaming, A.S. (108.1)
The Multimedia Programming, Simulation & Gaming associate degree program provides students with technical training in game development, animation software tools, digital imaging and programming. Students will develop a portfolio to show prospective employers and transfer counselors at four-year institutions. Graduates who pursue a bachelor's degree can then explore more competitive employment opportunities.
Multimedia Game Design, Certificate (109)
The Multimedia Game Simulation certificate program enables students to learn about game design and simulation practices. Additionally, students are exposed to industry-standard hardware, software and development pipelines. This certificate provides an intense yet quick option to help students prepare for the industry. Skills developed through this certification are applicable to industry needs for game design, testing and simulations.
Multimedia Web Programming, Certificate (104.3)
Designed for those seeking skills to create high-end websites with strong design and functional capabilities, the Multimedia Web Programming certificate provides students with instruction in how to design, create and administer interactive and professional websites that utilize server-side programming technologies. Topics covered include web page navigation, web publishing, web images preparation, database design and development, and e-commerce solutions. The program is ideal for graphic designers who need technical programming skills to implement their website designs.
Schell Games
Schell Games is partnering with the Community College of Allegheny County to sponsor an apprenticeship program for students looking to get into the games industry. Each apprentice will complete an associate degree in Multimedia Programming, Simulation & Gaming, attending half-time (20 hours per week) for three years starting in the fall of 2023. Full tuition is paid for by Schell Games.
Applications are currently closed and will re-open Fall 2024
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CCAC afforded me the ability to gain the skills I need to enter the video game industry while still being able to work full time. The technical game design skillsets that I learned at CCAC enabled me to secure an exciting internship at Schell Games, where I worked for a semester while gaining valuable experience—my internship has now been extended into a fellowship through the end of 2019.