Gaming, MultiMedia & Web Design

Gaming, MultiMedia & Web Design is a one-year program for students interested in the exciting worlds of video game design, computer graphics and Web design. They will learn how to design videogames; create Web pages, computer graphics and characters using Adobe software; create comics using ComicLife; and learn about business procedures and professional etiquette. Students prepare to test for Adobe Certified Associate exams in Flash, PhotoShop and Dreamweaver.

Students work on a variety of projects and apply their knowledge by serving actual customers. They also may earn college credit and credit for integrated English or math.

Upon completion of Gaming, MultiMedia & Web Design, students may continue their Career & Tech studies in the Computer Network Technician/Information Technology program, or at college, or they may enter the workforce.

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Career Opportunities:

Game designer, developer or specialist
Web page designer or specialist
Graphic designer or specialist
Animator or illustrator
Software or computer sales representative
Video game tester
Desktop publisher

Units of Study:

Basics of HTML, XHTML, CSS & Java
Game design in Game Maker and Flash
Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, FireWorks, Dreamweaver, Acrobat)
Computer programming with Java
Principles of marketing
Integrated English (seniors)

College credits:

Hudson Valley Community College/College in the High School
Schenectady County Community College/ University in the High School
SUNY Cobleskill/College in the High School
Art Institute of Pittsburgh

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