Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Online Campus
- Pathway: Creative Arts, Design & Media
- Program Code: 31-153-1
- Offering: Online, In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Unity Developer Diploma
DESCRIPTION
Make MATC your first choice for learning about 3D software. Through this program, you will develop the skills necessary to learn the Unity 3D software creation tool, which is used to develop simulations, video games, training programs and educational software.
Learning the fundamentals of Unity 3D prepares you to develop for multiple consoles and platforms, especially personal computer, web and mobile applications in 2D and 3D.
You can apply your credits toward earning the Computer Simulation and Gaming associate degree.
Additional program details: Unity 3D is a powerful tool that is extremely flexible and allows program deployment on personal computers, the internet, mobile devices and gaming consoles. The skills learned will allow users to develop for a variety of platforms using the flexibility of this tool.
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Detailed Program Information
2023-24 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSG-110 | Introduction to Computer Simulation and Gaming |
3 |
| CSG-114 | Introduction to Game Development/Programming | 3 |
| CSG-115 | CSG Production | 3 |
| CSG-117 | Game Logic and Problem-Solving | 3 |
| MATH-107 | College Mathematics ‡ (or) Any 200-level MATH course |
3 |
| CSG-118 | Game Engine Scripting ‡ | 3 |
| CSG-119 | Designing Interactive Displays ‡ | 3 |
| CSG-120 | Interactive Display Production 1 | 1 |
| CSG-128 | Intermediate Game Development Programmer ‡ | 3 |
| CSG-179 | CSG API Programming ‡ | 4 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
29 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to create and manipulate assets using the Unity 3D engine
- Create understandable and fluid GUI elements
- Apply 3D math knowledge of transforms, coordinate systems and interpolation
- Apply object-oriented principles in designing systems and scripting
- Demonstrate the ability to contribute to all aspects of development on a multidisciplinary team
Career Outlook
Unity 3D is one of the most frequently used simulation and gaming engines in the industry.
Professionals who learn the fundamentals of this tool will be well prepared to develop for multiple consoles and platforms, especially personal computer, web, and mobile applications in both 2D and 3D. Employment opportunities in these areas include design, programming, animation, scripting and development.
Possible Careers
Unity ProgrammerUnity Developer
Unity Software Engineer
Unity Game Developer
Unity App Developer
Unity Web Developer
Admission Requirements
High school-level algebra
Scholarships
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