Gaming, MultiMedia & Web Design is a one-year program for students
interested in the exciting worlds of video game design, computer graphics
and Web design. They will learn how to design videogames; create Web pages,
computer graphics and characters using Adobe software; create comics using
ComicLife; and learn about business procedures and professional etiquette.
Students prepare to test for Adobe Certified Associate exams in Flash,
PhotoShop and Dreamweaver.
Students work on a variety of projects and apply their knowledge by serving
actual customers. They also may earn college credit and credit for
integrated English or math.
Upon completion of Gaming, MultiMedia & Web Design, students may continue
their Career & Tech studies in the Computer Network Technician/Information
Technology program, or at college, or they may enter the workforce.
>Career Opportunities:
Game designer, developer or specialist
Web page designer or specialist
Graphic designer or specialist
Animator or illustrator
Software or computer sales representative
Video game tester
Desktop publisher
>Units of Study:
Basics of
HTML, XHTML, CSS & Java
Game design in Game Maker and Flash
Adobe Photoshop, InDesgin, Illustrator, Flash, FireWorks, Dreamweaver,
Acrobat)
Computer programming with Java
Principles of marketing
Integrated English (seniors)
>College credits:
Hudson Valley Community College/College in the High School
Schenectady County Community College/ University in the High School
SUNY Cobleskill/College in the High School
Art Institute of Pittsburgh