Game Development (Continuing Education)

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Video games are made by teams of creative people from many ​disciplines. Our game de​​velopment programs will give you the skills needed in specific specializations:
Art, Animation, Design and Programming.

Each specialization provides a foundation that prepares students with the knowledge to understand how each specific role functions in a development team within the Gaming Industry. Upon completion of the chosen specialization, students will have the necessary skills to build a portfolio of work, which is what’s needed to enter the Games Industry.​​​​​

Game Development Animation Specialist I (CE Skills Award)

Courses Requi​​red:​​

  • ARTV 1041 3D Animation
  • ARTV 2051 3D Animatio​n II
  • GAME 2025 Character Setup

Game Development​ Animation Specialist II (CE Skills Award)

Courses Required:

  • GAME 1003 Intro to Game Design and Development
  • GAME 1072 Visual Effects for Video Games
  • GAME 2032 Project Development I​

Game Development Art Specialist I (CE Skills Award)

Courses Required:

  • GAME 1036 Intro to 3D Game Modeling
  • GAME 1072 Visual Effects for Video Games 
  • GAME 1003​​ Intro to Game Design and Development

Game Development Art Specialist II​ (CE Skills Award)

Courses Required:

  • GAME 1034 Video Game Art I
  • GAME 1014 Character Sculpting
  • GAME 2032 Project Development I

Game Development Design Specialist I (CE Skills Award)

Courses Required:

  • GAME 1003 Intro to Game Design and Development
  • GAME 1004 Level Design
  • GAME 1006 Design and Creation of Games

Game Development Design Specialist II (CE Skills Award)

Courses Required:

  • GAME 1036 Intro to 3D Game Modeling
  • GAME 2004 Level Design II
  • GAME 2032 Project Development I

Game Development Programming Specialist I (CE Skills Award)

Courses Required:

  • GAME 1003 Intro to Game Design and Development
  • ITSE 1002 Computer Programming
  • GAME 2002 Mathematical Applications for Games

Game Development Programming Specialist II (CE Skills Award)

Courses Required:

  • GAME 2042 Game Development Using C++
  • GAME 1043 Game & Simulation Programming I
  • GAME 2032 Project Development I​

​​​​​​​Important: Check the CE schedule​ to verify if and when the class is currently being offered.

How To Search​:

  • ​View the CE schedule.​​
  • Select the semester you wish to register for.
  • Select the prefix of your desired course (example: HRPO).
  • Results for the course numbers, sections and times will be displayed for that semester.​​

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HB 1508 Notice

This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. 

For more information please visit dallascollege.edu/hb1508.

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