Game Design and Development

Lake Washington Institute of Technology ETPL
The Game Design and Development AAS-T degree is designed to train students for entry-level positions in the game/media field. Graduates will be able to create animated graphics applicable to gaming, marketing, advertising, educational, and interactive media that use 3D animation. Courses are delivered through face-to-face, online, and hybrid methods allowing students to practice skills necessary in industry. Students will conduct industry research to identify career pathways, learn professional practices including copyright, file management, portfolio development and workplace ethics. Students culminate their learning experience at the end of their studies with a showcase of their portfolio to industry professionals.

Financial information

Total tuition

$14,119.70

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

107

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects

Completion rate

59%

Employment rate

60%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$20.77

Typical (median) annual earnings

$23,063.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects

Accommodation and Food Services

25%

Retail Trade

23%

Administrative Support

9%

Other Industries

8%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

7%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
117
Completion rate
59%
Average number of students who completed each year
39
Gender
Male
71%
Female
29%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
6%
Black or African American
3%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
67%
Multi-racial
13%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
10%
20 to 29
78%
30 to 39
9%
40 to 49
2%
50 and over
1%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
7%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
41%
Some college experience, but no degree
27%
Certificate or AA
18%
BA or higher
7%