Students will experience an overview of graphic design, video production, game design, and animation.  Topics of study include: graphic design, digital photography, digital video production, 2D and 3D animation techniques, and video game design. Both raster and vector-based design software will be utilized to provide creative, practical solutions to graphic design challenges.  Students will create both complex animations and working video games using a variety of tools, including Adobe Animate, Autodesk 3dsMax, GameMaker Studio, Unreal Engine, Blender and Dragonframe.  Throughout this course, there is a strong emphasis on problem-solving, effective time management, and working both in teams and independently.

• Graphic design and publishing

• Digital video production and visual effects

• Video game development

• 2D and 3D animation techniques

• Digital commercial and studio photography

• Logo design

• Specialty vinyl, screen and print graphics

• Audio production

• Software Engineer

• Flash Designer

• Web Developer

• Game Developer

• Graphic Designer

• Digital Artist

• Game Art

• Animation Designer

• Animation System Programmer

• Video Editor

• Video Systems Technician

• Video Production Coordinator

• Digital Video Analyst

Tompkins Cortland Community College

COMM 111: Foundations of Digital Editing (1 credit)

COMM 112: Foundations of Motion Graphics (1 credit)

COMM 115: Introduction to Digital Video (3 credits)

COMM 145: DVD Authoring (1 credit)