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Jan 3 – Tuition deadlines begin
Jan 16 – 16wk, & 1st 8wk classes start
Mar 18 – 2nd 8wk classes start
Prepare for a creative, 21st-century career by studying Game Development, Animation, and Motion Graphics at Austin Community College. This program offers degree and certificate options that can take you far in the local and national job market. You’ll compose, animate, and design video elements, 2D and 3D characters, immersive worlds, and more.
Adobe Creative Cloud Campus
Internship opportunities
Faculty with real-world experience
Demand for games and animated digital content remains strong. A diverse skill set and portfolio of work will increase your job prospects. Here are some careers to consider.
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Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character biographies. Create and maintain design documentation. Guide and collaborate with production staff to produce games as designed.
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Projections:
# people are employed as Video Game Designers. This number is expected to # over the next four years.
ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn more.
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