Today’s games are very complex. They often require teams of programmers, designers, artists, testers, advertisers, and producers to organize and develop. The training needed for game development is enormous and warrants a complex education of multiple courses in multiple tools. The Animation and Game Development curriculum at Mountwest prepares students to enter this ever-growing field beginning with a foundation in object-oriented programming using Python. Then, students will create full 3D games via Unreal Engine’s visual scripting system, Blueprint. Building upon this knowledge and familiarity of Unreal Engine, students will spend their remaining time developing games using C++, Blueprint, and other 3D content creation software such as Blender. Completion of this A.A.S. degree will give students the experience of building real, multi-platform games to showcase in their portfolios.

Program Learning Outcomes:

1. Communicate clearly in writing and in speech in all professional situations.
2. Apply design and development principles in the construction of computer games.
3. Collaborate effectively with team members on projects.
4. Develop games from design through production to release.
5. Plan and manage projects efficiently and effectively by developing a detailed schedule of tasks, key design documents, and benchmarks using the best tools and best practices.