Program 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.

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Virtual Production Fundamentals 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 Virtual Production Fundamentals Certificate requirements

 

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Advanced Virtual Production 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 Advanced Virtual Production Certificate requirements

 

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Virtual Production 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 Virtual Production AA Degree requirements

 

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RVPA Course Equivalency Grid

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

 

Topic / Title	SRJC	BCC	DVC	Laney	Mission	Ohlone
2D Animation	—	MM/AN 003A (or) MM/AN 01A	ARTDM 165	GRART 150	—	DAID 115
3D Animation	APTECH 43	MM/AN 020A	ARTDM 160	—	GDS 039A	DAID 125
3D Character Animation	APTECH 64	MM/AN 020B	ARTDM 240	—	GDS 043A	DAID 125
3D Modeling	APTECH 63	MM/AN 021A	ARTDM 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 Production	MEDIA 21	MM/VI 009C	FTVE 161	MEDIA 120	—	—
Internship	—	MMART 468	ARTDM 295 (or) FTVE 295	MEDIA 460A	WRK 300GS	WEX 195A1 (or) WEX 195A2 (or) WEX 195A3
Intro to Digital Imaging (Photoshop)	CS 70.11A	MMART 003	ARTDM 105	GRART 036	GDS 064	DAID 103
Intro to Film Production	MEDIA 20 (or) JOUR 5	MM/VI 009A	FTVE 160 (or) ARTDM 149	MEDIA 104	GDS 074	DAID 111
Intro to Game Design & Development	CS 42	MM/AN 040A	ARTDM 180	—	GDS 040	DAID 118
Intro to Studio Production	MEDIA 19	—	FTVE 120	MEDIA 108	—	—
Intro to Virtual Production	CS 77.11	—	ARTDM 192	MEDIA 044A	GDS 087	DAID 129
Intro to Visual Effects (VFX)	APTECH 162	MM/AN 022B	ARTDM 141	—	GDS 086	DAID 128
Layout and Lighting	—	MM/AN 022A	—	MEDIA 044C	—	DAID 141
Motion Capture / Performance Animation	—	MM/AN 024	ARTDM 241	MEDIA 044D	—	DAID 143
Motion Graphics	—	MMART 005A	ARTDM 140	MEDIA 140	GDS 081	DAID 112
Portfolio	GD 60	MM/AN 050	—	—	—	—
Python	CS 81.41A	—	COMSC 140	—	CIS 007	CNET 142
Rigging	—	MM/AN 023	—	—	—	DAID 140
Scripting for Games / Intro to Blueprinting	—	MM/AN 041A	ARTDM 181	—	—	DAID 142
Studio practice	—	MM/AN 055A	—	MEDIA 129	—	DAID 160
Texturing	—	MM/AN 030	—	—	—	DAID 123
Video Editing	CS 74.22	MM/VI 020A + MM/VI 020LA	FTVE 165	MEDIA 130 (or) MEDIA 138	—	—
Virtual Production B	—	—	ARTDM 230	MEDIA 044B	—	DAID 150