This pathway teaches the history of games and technology used to produce games, game ratings, game theory, how to prepare documents necessary to enter the game industry and game design. You produce a board-game prototype, develop and practice skills in 3D modeling and GameMaker, and produce a working 2D game. Instruction emphasizes visual design, evaluating, scripting and networking protocols, and legal issues as well as 3D visual theory.

Course Sequence Option 1

Course Sequence Option 2

College and Career Promise

Career & College Promise Dual Enrollment gives eligible North Carolina high school students the opportunity to get a “jump start” and earn college credit toward a two-year or four-year degree at Central Piedmont while still in high school. Tuition free. Click here to learn more.

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