Video Game Design, College Credit Certificate (C.C.C.) – 24 hours (CGAC)
This 24-credit hour program is designed for students who are interested in working in the game development industry. Students will learn the basic process of creating a video game from beginning to end. This includes brainstorming an idea, designing gameplay, writing a game design document, and creating animations and digital art. They will also be given the opportunity to create a small original game.
After completing this program, students will have a strong knowledge of the skills and equipment needed to develop modern video and computer games, enabling them to make an informed choice about their future education and career path
Florida Gateway College (Main Campus)
Students must demonstrate competence in reading, math, or language through placement examination or by passing the appropriate reading, math or language courses, if not exempt by state board of education rule 6A-10.0315.
Classes are held Monday through Thursday throughout the day. Some classes are held online.
Varies and ranges from $20,000 to $30,000.
In your area, people working as a video game designer make $10 – $15/ hr.
Graduates of the program have transferred to the University of Central Florida’s (UCF) Game Design Program and to the University of Florida’s (UF) Digital Arts & Sciences (BADAS) Program.
To be officially considered for this program, a student must have a high school diploma or GED certificate, submit an application to FGC, and take a placement exam if not exempt by the state board of education rule 6A-10.0315.
