The Technology in the Entertainment and Media Industries course examines the impact of technology and technological innovations across various industries. Students will explore a variety of interactive forms, media types, programming languages, and organizational structures and will also learn how these various components can be combined to create professional technology-based projects. In addition, students will learn how emerging technologies are shaping entertainment and media industries and how to prepare for careers in this dynamic field.

Technology in the Entertainment and Media Industries

The Discrete Mathematics course provides an introduction to basic concepts of mathematics and mathematical reasoning. Students will explore propositional and symbolic logic, sets and relations, sequences, functions, algorithms, matrices, number theory, combinatorics, probability, and Boolean algebra. Students will also use sets, truth tables, and other data structures to recognize and express mathematical ideas graphically, numerically, symbolically, and in writing.

Discrete Mathematics

In the Introduction to Development I course, students will develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills by surveying modern data-flow and control-flow techniques and their usage in application development. Through learning the concepts of conditional logic, data types, and logical structures, students will build their knowledge of how to craft solutions programmatically.

Introduction to Development I

In the Introduction to Development II course, students will examine fundamental concepts and models used to solve problems with programming in application development. In this course, students will explore how to structure code efficiently and utilize data structures using modern programming techniques.

Introduction to Development II

The Application Development course cultivates the foundational skills that are needed in a developer’s arsenal. Students will explore parameters of collections and data structures and study development techniques that provide for application extendability and scalability while addressing the functional requirements of a given application.

Application Development

The Project I: Application Development Fundamentals course combines hands-on learning experiences with summative and formative portfolio assessments. This course explores the various production workflows, programming methodologies, and logical approaches to business solutions for planning and executing technical projects.

Project I: Application Development Fundamentals

The Portfolio I: Application Development Fundamentals course combines hands-on learning experiences with summative and formative portfolio assessments. In this course, students will use version control software and methodologies to fine-tune an application. They will build a code repository to showcase their work for the development community.

Portfolio I: Application Development Fundamentals

Gain hands-on coding experience and learn the essentials of app development. This certificate teaches computer programming basics using the same software development processes and workflows as the pros. Students in this program come away with the ability to clearly communicate on tech topics in the industry.

Application Development Fundamentals

In the Application Development certificate program, students learn computer programming basics using industry-standard software development processes.

The Programming I course covers fundamental computer science and programming topics such as algorithms, software problem solving, input/output, control flow, functions, object-oriented programming, and references. Students will learn how to program software in a modern high-level programming language.

Programming I

The Programming II course teaches advanced object-oriented programming concepts, focusing on inheritance and events as tools for creating programs. Students in this course will also learn file input/output (I/O) as well as several abstract data types that will be useful in designing and building larger programs. Students will also be introduced to additional foundational skills such as sorting algorithms and recursion.

Programming II

The Systems Programming course explores techniques and methods used in object-oriented programming (OOP) languages through an architecture-focused approach. Students will be introduced to the core OOP concepts of inheritance, encapsulation, interfaces, abstract classes, and polymorphism. Students will also learn to apply industry-standard techniques such as reusability and efficiency in object-model implementation. This course also looks at the principal advantages of OOP compared to procedural programming techniques.

Systems Programming

The Project I: Computer Science course combines hands-on learning experiences with summative and formative portfolio assessments. In this course, students will build a software application to solve a real-world problem through applying object-oriented programming concepts. They will also learn to develop software applications based on feature requirements.

Project I: Computer Science

In Portfolio I: Computer Science, students will refine their software application project for inclusion in a  portfolio. They will also analyze the software-development process and reflect on their project work as well as their growth as programmers and developers.

Portfolio I: Computer Science

Understand the fundamentals of computer science through problem-solving and programming languages. This certificate explores algorithms, logic, functions, and control flow. You’ll work on hands-on development projects that emphasize critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity.

Computer Science

The Computer Science certificate program builds a fundamental understanding of computer science through problem-solving and programming languages.

Simulation & Visualization Bachelor's Degree

The Computer Operating Systems course explores the concepts of operating systems and how they interface with hardware and application software. Principles of kernels, processes, device drivers, file systems, and user permissions are examined. Students will understand how to install and configure various types of operating systems and how to use this knowledge to restrict access to certain users.

Computer Operating Systems

The Networking Technologies course introduces students to the principles of network architecture, network protocols, application protocols, and Internet design. Students will learn how to identify local- and wide-area networks and their specific standards as well as how Internet data is delivered.

Networking Technologies

In the Virtual Computing course, students will learn about computer hardware virtualization, container technologies, and virtualization software. Students will deploy Linux and Windows operating systems using virtualization software and will apply these technologies throughout future courses as they build more complex systems. This course will provide a clear understanding of virtual machines and containers and how each are managed and implemented.

Virtual Computing

The Introduction to Information Security course presents the concepts of network security, encryption, and security policies. Students will learn security principles and how to apply this knowledge throughout future courses. Role-based access control, trusted parties, risk assessment, and incident response management practices are applied to business policies and technology systems to protect data and preserve records. The use of encryption in computer, network, and storage systems is studied and applied.

Introduction to Information Security

In Project I: Information Technology, students will apply their knowledge of operating systems, networking, and security practices to plan a technology solution based on a typical use case. Through this course, students will demonstrate and troubleshoot the design, installation, and configuration of a working project with servers and user endpoints. They will also create a written project plan documenting their work and detailing how they plan to support users and technology systems. They will explore continuing education opportunities and prepare for an industry certification test.

Project I: Information Technology

In Portfolio I: Information Technology, students will refine their technology project completed in Project I. They will revise their written project plan and reflect on the research and design process. Students will also practice taking an industry certification test to prepare them for employment expectations in the information technology field.

Portfolio I: Information Technology

Learn how to support technology initiatives in any industry with essential skills in information technology. This certificate program covers technology concepts in integrated cloud systems, troubleshooting, network communication, operating systems, and information security.

Information Technology

The Information Technology certificate teaches essential skills in troubleshooting, operating systems, network communication, and information security.

The Color Theory course exposes students to the theories and application of color as it relates to both print and screen. Historical and geographical perspectives will be discussed. Students will review methods and techniques for using color to create impact as well as necessary color-correction practices for the various delivery options. In this course, students will learn how color can impact original design concepts across multiple media types.

Color Theory

Begin an exploration of the theories and application of color as it relates to both print and screen.

Before a game is released to the public, it undergoes rigorous quality assurance testing to find and fix bugs. QA testers help spot glitches as well as evaluate other aspects of the game as a “first end user,” a player who hasn’t worked on or experienced the game before. This program, designed with direct industry feedback from professional developers like EA Tiburon, Epic Games, and Insomniac, covers the skills required to QA test games, from best practices and tools of the trade to career paths in QA testing.

QA Testing for Games

Learn the QA techniques, tools, and workflows used by companies like EA Tiburon and Epic Games.

The Recording Principles course introduces students to the theory and operation of essential audio tools ranging from microphones to mixers. Primary topics include audio basics, signal flow, basic microphone techniques, gain staging, audio processors, and basic file and session management.

Recording Principles

Learn about the theory and operation of essential audio tools ranging from microphones to mixers.

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