Virtual Production

Virtual Production at SRJCProgram Overview

The Game Development program is pleased to introduce the new Virtual Production program. The new program is part of the collaborative Regional Virtual Production Academy, comprised of six Bay Area community colleges. The curriculum focuses on the game development, digital video, and 3D modeling courses from our own Computer Studies, Applied Technologies, and Communication Studies departments.

 

CS Virtual Production Fundamental Certificate

The 21-unit Virtual Production Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry-level careers in virtual production. Students will apply skills from film production, computer graphics, digital imaging, visual effects and game engines to the virtual production process. Courses in this program may also be offered through partnering colleges.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  1. Analyze, describe, and apply the fundamental technology requirements of the virtual production workflow.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency with game engines, 3D computer graphics, visual effects, and film production.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to work on a production team and take responsibility for one's role.
  4. Create a project using the virtual production process.

» Learn more about the CS Virtual Production Fundamental Certificate requirements

 

 

CS Adv Virtual Production RVPA Certificate

The 27.5-unit Advanced Virtual Production Certificate of Achievement, presented in collaboration with the Regional Virtual Production Academy (RPVA), is designed to equip students with the essential skills for pursuing entry-level careers in virtual production. Within this program, students will focus on a specific segment of the production pipeline and apply a comprehensive set of skills encompassing film production, computer graphics, visual effects, and game engines within real-time processes. Students are afforded the flexibility to choose courses from participating colleges in order to fulfill the requirements for this certificate. Completion of Virtual Production Fundamental Certificate is recommended for the Advanced Virtual Production Certificate of Achievement or have prior learning/experience.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  1. Evaluate and apply toolsets virtual production specializations.
  2. Create a portfolio demonstrating knowledge of real-time production.
  3. Demonstrate enhanced collaborative skills and the ability to engage in effective teamwork in a production environment.

» Learn more about the CS Adv Virtual Production RVPA Certificate requirements

 

 

CS Virtual Production RVPA AA Degree

The 32.5-unit Associate Degree in Virtual Production, presented in collaboration with the Regional Virtual Production Academy (RVPA), is designed to equip students with the essential skills for pursuing entry-level careers in virtual production. Students will learn to apply tools from film production, digital imaging, visual effects, and game engines to the virtual production process, creating real-time projects in a virtual production studio. Students are afforded the flexibility to choose courses from participating colleges in the regional collaboration in order to fulfill the requirements for this degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  1. Analyze, describe, and apply the technology requirements of the virtual production workflow.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency with game engines, 3D computer graphics, visual effects, and film production.
  3. Create projects using the virtual production process with industry-standard software.
  4. Demonstrate enhanced collaborative skills and the ability to engage in effective teamwork in a real-time environment.

» Learn more about the CS Virtual Production RVPA AA Degree requirements

 

 

RVPA Course Equivalency Grid

Students may complete required and elective courses at any of the six RVPA schools.

 

Topic / TitleSRJCBCCDVCLaneyMissionOhlone
2D Animation—MM/AN 003A (or) MM/AN 01AARTDM 165GRART 150—DAID 115
3D AnimationAPTECH 43MM/AN 020AARTDM 160—GDS 039ADAID 125
3D Character AnimationAPTECH 64MM/AN 020BARTDM 240—GDS 043ADAID 125
3D ModelingAPTECH 63MM/AN 021AARTDM 161——DAID 122
Cinematography (Lighting)—MM/VI 009B———TD 172
Digital Sculpting—————DAID 124
Intermediate / Advanced 3D Modeling—MM/AN 021B———DAID 126
Intermediate Film ProductionMEDIA 21MM/VI 009CFTVE 161MEDIA 120——
Internship—MMART 468ARTDM 295 (or) FTVE 295MEDIA 460AWRK 300GSWEX 195A1 (or) WEX 195A2 (or) WEX 195A3
Intro to Digital Imaging (Photoshop)CS 70.11AMMART 003ARTDM 105GRART 036GDS 064DAID 103
Intro to Film ProductionMEDIA 20 (or) JOUR 5MM/VI 009AFTVE 160 (or) ARTDM 149MEDIA 104GDS 074DAID 111
Intro to Game Design & DevelopmentCS 42MM/AN 040AARTDM 180—GDS 040DAID 118
Intro to Studio ProductionMEDIA 19—FTVE 120MEDIA 108——
Intro to Virtual ProductionCS 77.11—ARTDM 192MEDIA 044AGDS 087DAID 129
Intro to Visual Effects (VFX)APTECH 162MM/AN 022BARTDM 141—GDS 086DAID 128
Layout and Lighting—MM/AN 022A—MEDIA 044C—DAID 141
Motion Capture / Performance Animation—MM/AN 024ARTDM 241MEDIA 044D—DAID 143
Motion Graphics—MMART 005AARTDM 140MEDIA 140GDS 081DAID 112
PortfolioGD 60MM/AN 050————
PythonCS 81.41A—COMSC 140—CIS 007CNET 142
Rigging—MM/AN 023———DAID 140
Scripting for Games / Intro to Blueprinting—MM/AN 041AARTDM 181——DAID 142
Studio practice—MM/AN 055A—MEDIA 129—DAID 160
Texturing—MM/AN 030———DAID 123
Video EditingCS 74.22MM/VI 020A + MM/VI 020LAFTVE 165MEDIA 130 (or) MEDIA 138——
Virtual Production B——ARTDM 230MEDIA 044B—DAID 150

 

Contact Information

Game Development Program
Computer Studies Department

Ethan Wilde
RVPA Lead Faculty at SRJC
Game Development Program Coordinator
ewilde@santarosa.edu
(707) 527-4855
Maggini Hall 3rd Floor, Room 2937, CS Dept Office

Game Development at SRJC