“[Students] start off with light programming skills ... then they get into the animation and the gaming side, so they start off with some basic animation working with two-dimensional and then three-dimensional animation,” said Stephen Lyford, WCJC computer science program director.
WCJC officials are working on internship opportunities for students, and the program was recently revamped to include a capstone course in which students develop a complete game or simulation, Lyford said.
“That’s unique in that they do get to hone all of their skills in that final class, and it gives them a digital portfolio they’ll be able to present to their future employers as well,” he said.
Wharton County Junior College
14004 University Blvd., Sugar Land
281-243-8447
www.wcjc.edu
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sat. and Sun.
