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• MMC 165: 2D Game Design and Creation

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides students with experience in the production process for creating two-dimensional (2D) games. Students work with industry standard software packages to create 2D games and elements. Through the duration of the course, students also examine industry examples of different game genres. Topics include the production pipeline, 2D game mechanics and content integration. Prerequisite:    Basic skills using a personal computer, operating system and file organization.  
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• MMC 170: Virtual Design and Simulated Realities

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  Students begin practicing with current virtual realities and elements to create interactive simulated environments using current game engine technologies. During this course, students will practice with hardware and software needed to implement immersive media experiences. Students will also create simulations for gaming, training and environmental experiences to examine the many uses of these emerging media forms. Prerequisite:    MMC 160  or approval of the Department Head  
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• MMC 225: Content Management Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is designed to teach content management systems (CMS) for the publication of web content to web sites. Topics include individual user accounts, administration menus, RSS feeds, customizable layout, flexible account privileges, logging in, blogging systems, creating online forums and modules. Students register and maintain individual user accounts and create content fora business website or an interactive community website.
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• MMC 228: User Experience and Instructional Design

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  User Experience and Instructional Design (UX andID) introduces students to industry practices and design processes for better understanding target audiences. Students explore the different models involved in the UX andID process to prepare to create eLearning prototypes and modules. Additionally training with the analytics of better understanding user practices for development cycles and using industry software for creating eLearning content.
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• MMC 230: Self Promotion in a Virtual World

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is designed to help students promote themselves in online communities, through social media, job postings and websites. Additionally, students prepare a portfolio for multimedia career opportunities. Students examine several approaches to presenting their work to potential employers. Students in the Multimedia program are encouraged to take this course in their last semester.
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• MMC 232: Server-Side Web Development

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course focuses on developing interactive websites that can process and store information. This course examines the implementation of databases in a web site framework. Through hands-on projects, students utilize the mechanisms of Hypertext Markup Language forms and Web-based information transferand a server-side language to build web based applications. Prerequisite:    CIT 230   
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• MMC 250: Game Environments and Interactivity

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  In this course, students practice with industry software to create interactive games in two-dimensional and three-dimensional environments. Students utilize characters and models to generate robust interactive spaces that can be used for learning and entertainment. Students create projects that can be used in portfolios and apply the game design production process.
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• MMC 260: 3D Modeling Design and Layout

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course focuses on introducing students to the practices of creating 3D model designs for multiple platforms. Students are familiarized with 3D terminology and practices for multiple platforms. Content created in the course is project-based and will be prepared for portfolio presentations. This course prepares students to applyproper modeling practices and techniques that are utilized in numerous industries.
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• MMC 270: 3D Animation and Design

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  Students continue to build upon the skills developed working with 3D models, materials and renderings to create animated layouts that are used for training, simulation and gaming. This course integrates lighting practices for scene and animation along with animation terminology. Students are also introduced to plugins and preset practices often utilized by 3D programs. Prerequisite:    MMC 260   
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• MMC 279: Multimedia Management

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  In this course, students implement skills developed to create a full multimedia sports broadcast event. Students practice management skills and develop multimedia productions applicable in different markets utilizing industry-standard software and practices. Throughout the course, students also gain experience with the different roles involved in multimedia campaigns including project management, social media, content expertise and design.
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