Game Animation and Web Design a program that sits at the intersection of creativity and technology. We are preparing students for over the horizon careers, and working on the 21st century skills needed as you arrive in the real world including:
- Working in a digital environment / networks / the cloud
- Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Teamwork
- Hitting Deadlines
- Giving and receiving feedback.
- Traditional Art
- Creativity under constraints, both time and medium
- Independence and independent learning
- Project Management
Imagine Yourself…
- Being creative and using technology every single day
- Building your own video games, animations, apps, websites
- Creating your own art and your own brand
- Earning college credits, getting certified, taking part in Design Competitions. Did you know GAWD students have been National Champions multiple times? From little old Vermont…
- Complete high school requirements in the coolest classroom in the state
High School Credits Earned
1st Year
- English (1 credit)
- Fine Art (1 credit)
- Practical Arts (.5 credit)
- Computer Literacy (.5 credit )
- Electives (3 credits)
Second Year
- English Credit (1)
- Computer Science Credit (1)
- Fine Art Credit (1)
- Elective Credits (3)
College Credits Earned
1st Year
- CIS 1151 – Website Development (3 credits)
- ART 1420 – Digital Animation (3 credits)
2nd Year
- ART 1310 – Digital Photography 1 (3 credits)
- ART 1011 – Intro to Drawing (credits)
Additional optional credits:
- Pre Calc (3 credits)
- English Composition (3 credits)
- Etc
IRCs & Certifications
1st Year
- Students take the Web Designer certification from the Web Professionals Global organization, a 3rd party organization working to help develop the web to it’s full potential.
2nd Year
- Students become Certified Game Developers through Unity.
What is next for our students?
(GAWD students winning the National Championship in Web Development)
The majority of our graduates looking to stay in the industry move on to post secondary training. For students that try out these career roles and decide it isn’t for them, they still get a year of development under their belt, familiarity with technology, working in teams, looking at AI integration, etc.
Everyone grows, and at the end everyone has an increased toolbox of skills!