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  Apr 04, 2025
 
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Game Concept Art Level 2 Certificate

The Game Concept Art Certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in 3D animation, film special effects, and video game industries. Concept Artists illustrate and mock up concept art for characters, environments or are responsible game interface, such as menus and other aspects of the game that allows the player to navigate. Character Designers work in pre-production to create signature characters for game or film.

With this award, you may seek jobs such as: 

Concept Artist, Digital Painter, Forensic Animator, Storyboard Artist, Texture Artist, Visual Development Artist

Related awards:

3D Animation A.A.S.  

3D Animation Level 1 Certificate  

 

Total Credit Hours Required: 30

Semester I

Semester II

Semester III

Semester IV

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone course(s)

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Notes:

A course may be used only once to fulfill degree requirements.

Program CIP:  10.0304

Major Code:  GMCA

Gainful Employment Information

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges to disclose information for any financial aid eligible program that “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.”
 
In accordance with these requirements we are providing the following information:
 
1. Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes
2. On-time graduation rates
3. Cost of the program to include books and fees
4. Placement rate for students completing the program
5. Median loan debt incurred by students who have completed the program
 
The information provided s the best available and represents data for one year.
 
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Gainful Employment Information for Game Concept Art Certificate