Digital Animation & Game Design

CTE Pathways: Arts & Communication

Where creativity meets technology

Combine your love for movies, gaming and art to design a career in the Digital Animation and Game Programming fields. In this program you’ll get introduced to programs and techniques that bring games and movies to life. While here, you’ll:

Create and design video games and characters
Learn the basics of computer programming languages
Design user interfaces and quality user experiences
Work with a team on real client projects
Experiment with 3D printing, modeling and animation
Meet gaming and animation professionals

Learn to Use

Tools & Equipment

Application (Game) Development and Design
Digital Drawing
Software Development Tools
Software Testing and Game Making
User Interface Design and Game Play

Earn Certifications

Through this program, you’ll be prepared to earn -

Javascript

Earn College Credit

Up to 28 free college credits available*

*Students must meet requirements.

The number of credits varies by college.

Future Career Options & Earnings

After High School

Programming Internship
3D Animation Internship
Software Engineering Internship
Contract/Freelance Artist

With Additional Training or College

Digital Animation and Game Design
User Interface/Experience Design (UI/UX)
Animation a Motion Graphic
Digital Gaming & Interactive Media
Computer Information Systems Analyst
Computer Information Technology
Digital Media
Computer Programmers
Computer & Information Systems Managers
Game Design and Development
Interactive Media
Software Engineering/Developers
Video Game Designers

Future Earning Potential

The range of pay for professionals in Digital Animation covers a broad range and depends upon many factors. Below are annual salary ranges for a few roles this program may lead you into.