Game Design Program

The game design program at Western Piedmont Community College instructs students in designing, developing, and programming interactive media entertainment, such as video games, computer games, internet games, game apps, and other various interactive media. Students who graduate from the game design program may pursue careers in game design, gaming journalism, video game testing, and more. Courses include theory of games, turn-based games, real-time games, visual and interactive design, animation, story development, simulation, and programming. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer game design program.

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Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC)

3000 Wayne Memorial Dr, Goldsboro, NC

Western Piedmont Community College, located in foothills of Morganton, North Carolina, is a good place to start your educational journey if you want to earn an associate degree or a diploma. They also meet your needs to learn a new skill that will help you get a better job. Once you complete your first two years of college here, Western Piedmont Community College will help you to transfer to a four year institution.

With a mission to provide accessible high quality education that improves lives and promotes growth, WPCC aims to develop the potential of every student through the innovative learning strategies and student services that they offer.

WPCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. They offer certificate trainings programs in various disciplines such as law enforcement, fire and rescue training and health services. To meet the challenges of the changing workplace today, you can take up the interactive instructor led classes or the online courses to enhance your skills or learn new ones. These courses have flexible scheduling and are structured to accommodate your busy lifestyle. The college also offers distance learning services where you receive your assignments and instructions through the Blackboard course management system.

The committed faculty and staff are dedicated to working with you to achieve your goals, so if you want to earn an associate degree or diploma or learn specific skill to get a job, this is right place for you.

Students Enrolled in the Game Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. WPCC has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Multimedia Artists and Animators

Description

Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).