Department Award in Game Design

The Game Design Online Program is comprised of intensive, instructor led, modular courses that are delivered by experienced production professionals who are currently working in these related industries. The program is intended for students who want to "learn anywhere, anytime" to train for entry level employment in Serious Game and Simulation Design.

The program has been designed to afford students the opportunity to develop the necessary foundation skills, master the tools and processes, and nurture their artistry and creative vision. In this project-based curriculum, students undergo standard production experiences that reflect industry needs and current industry trends. The online curriculum design is based upon industry production pipeline workflow, sequenced from fundamentals, through all essentials, to advanced techniques.

Students develop professional skills in pre-production, storytelling, modeling, rigging, texture art, lighting, character animation, special effects, simulation, technical direction, game design, game prototyping, object oriented programming, render management, production management, and portfolio production.

MAT offers 2 tracks: one in Media Arts and the other in Animation and Gaming.

Media Arts

Provides a foundation in digital media content, design and development, web communication and interactivity.

According to the State of California EDD, "web developer" is the sixth fastest-growing occupation in the State, with an expected 48.3% growth by the year 2024. That is over 10,000 jobs in this field alone. Moreover, the field of "media artist and animators" is expected to grow over 15% in the same time period.

Animation & Gaming

Provides proficiency in Maya, Unreal Engine and more. Every blockbuster motion picture for the past 8 years uses Maya to create Computer Generated Imagery.

3D technologies are widely used for visualization in technical, scientific and educational fields. Companies in fields from aerospace to microbiology hire specialists in 3D production.

SBCC offers a Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG). A TAG is a contractual agreement between the student, SBCC, and specific four-year colleges or universities. This includes six University of California ( *UC) institutions, six California State Institutions (CSU), seven California private institutions, nine out-of-state institutions, as well as Honors Transfer Agreements with ten institutions and 8 CSUs without campus impaction. Students must enroll in the TAG program and work with a TAG advisor. Please click here to learn more on the TAG program website.

Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) International students have always played an essential role in the life of Santa Barbara City College. Santa Barbara City College welcomes international students and encourages them to utilize all the services provided by Student Support Services and the International Student Support Program (ISSP) staff. Santa Barbara City College is in Santa Barbara, California, also known as the American Riviera. Just 100 steps from the beach, Santa Barbara City College offers one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, it's close to the entertainment industry capital of the world, Los Angeles to the south, San Francisco to the north, and Las Vegas to the East. 283 days of sunshine and its unique location offer plenty of activities year-round. The International Student Support Program office staff strives to provide international students with an opportunity to benefit from a high-quality academic curriculum, as well as from intellectually stimulating and fun social and extra-curricular activities. International students can enroll at Santa Barbara City College to improve their English Language skills through the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program or complete an associate's degree, a certificate of achievement or diploma, or a competency or departmental award through the Academic Program. Attending for a Gap year (for one year or a semester) or enrolling at another U.S. Institution while at Santa Barbara City College are also options for international students. Santa Barbara City College offers 250-degree programs, 80 certificates, and 28 fully online programs, degrees, and certificates. Selected as the #1 Value Community College 3 years in a row as well as having received the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, Santa Barbara City College is a great choice for international students academically and financially.

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As a public community college dedicated to the success of each student . . .

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• Student-centered policies, practices, and programs
• Participatory governance
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Our Charter

Santa Barbara City College’s mission and core principles honor our commitment to the spirit and intent of the foundational framework of the California Community Colleges, as described in California Education Code §66010.4:

• Primary Mission : Academic and vocational instruction at the lower division level; advancement of California’s economic growth and global competitiveness through education, training, and services.
• Essential and Important Functions : Remedial instruction, ESL, adult noncredit instruction (in areas defined as being in the state’s interest), and student support services.
• Authorized Function : Community services courses.