Game Design and Development AAS

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/18/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 10/15/2026

Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science in Game Design and Development is a 61credit hour program designed to provide entry-level employment training, support the pursuance of advancement opportunities, and provide entrepreneurial training for those seeking to enter the gaming industry. Game design, development, testing, research, production, and business development are all skills that the program addresses. Additionally, the Game Design and Development program will provide future transfer opportunities to local universities offering baccalaureate level Game Design and Development programs.

Established in 2020

CIP: 36-0113 Computer Games and Programming Skills.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

6301 S. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 602-5290

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Computer and Mathematical Occupations
    • (151252 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Associates Degree

64 Weeks ( 1184.00 Hours / 61.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$8,906.00
Books$2,000.00
Total Cost$10,906.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

The contact person for program information Dr. Eddie Phillips, Vice President- Academic & Student Affairs (773) 602-5440, email address: ephillips13@ccc.edu Submit online admissions application (applyppd.ccc.edu), complete financial aid application (www.fafsa.ed.gov), complete placement test (math: my.ccc.edu), residency verification: as proof of residency, the student must bring a current State of Illinois Driver license or a State of Illinois State I.D.; meet with college advisor (my.ccc.edu); new student orientation (ccc.edu/orientation); obtain your student ID in room V-132, and purchase textbooks at CCC Online BookStore (ccc.edu/textbookx). For an appointment with the WIOA Coordinator, Gloria White, please email: gwhite@ccc.edu The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Math - 9th grade level
  • Reading - 9th grade level
  • Language - Placement Test
  • Writing - Placement Test

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: Game Design and Development AAS

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/18/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 10/15/2026

Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science in Game Design and Development is a 61credit hour program designed to provide entry-level employment training, support the pursuance of advancement opportunities, and provide entrepreneurial training for those seeking to enter the gaming industry. Game design, development, testing, research, production, and business development are all skills that the program addresses. Additionally, the Game Design and Development program will provide future transfer opportunities to local universities offering baccalaureate level Game Design and Development programs.

Established in 2020

CIP: 36-0113 Computer Games and Programming Skills.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

6301 S. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 602-5290

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Computer and Mathematical Occupations
    • (151252 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Associates Degree

64 Weeks ( 1184.00 Hours / 61.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$8,906.00
Books$2,000.00
Total Cost$10,906.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

The contact person for program information Dr. Eddie Phillips, Vice President- Academic & Student Affairs (773) 602-5440, email address: ephillips13@ccc.edu Submit online admissions application (applyppd.ccc.edu), complete financial aid application (www.fafsa.ed.gov), complete placement test (math: my.ccc.edu), residency verification: as proof of residency, the student must bring a current State of Illinois Driver license or a State of Illinois State I.D.; meet with college advisor (my.ccc.edu); new student orientation (ccc.edu/orientation); obtain your student ID in room V-132, and purchase textbooks at CCC Online BookStore (ccc.edu/textbookx). For an appointment with the WIOA Coordinator, Gloria White, please email: gwhite@ccc.edu The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Math - 9th grade level
  • Reading - 9th grade level
  • Language - Placement Test
  • Writing - Placement Test

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Day Classes