The Animation and Gaming curriculum develops students’ aesthetic and technical competence by providing training with professional software in production processes. The program builds a foundation in 3D Animation, production and Game development for entertainment, serious games and simulations.

Our courses give students a core background in visual arts and screen design, providing also technical skills in media development, production and distribution.

The program prepares students for employment in entry-level positions at Game development firms or for transfer to media programs at 4-year institutions.

MAT programs prepare students for careers in:

• Motion Picture CGI
• Pixar 3D Animation
• Gaming
• Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality
• Web Design/Development
• Digital Marketing
• Interactive Design
• UX/UI Design
• App Design
• Media Art Production
• Digital Illustration

MAT students develop projects which allow them to compile a portfolio to showcase and share their work with 4-year colleges, potential employers or potential clients.

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.