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In its first year of offering onsite industry certification through Ceriport, Sonora’s Game Design students earned 123 certifications in the fields of computer graphics and game design. In each year of the program, students will get an opportunity to validate the skills learned throughout the school year with an industry certification. This year, game design students collectively received 5 different certifications: Adobe Certified Professional Certification in Photoshop, Premiere, and Illustrator, Unity Certified User: Arist, and Autodesk Certified User: Maya. Standout Game Design student, Kayla Lee, earned 4 industry certifications.
Benefits of Certifications?
Adobe: “Becoming an Adobe Certified Professional validates your practical skills and knowledge using the world’s leading creative desktop apps for graphic design, photography, video editing, UI/UX design, and more.”
Unity: “The Unity Certified User (UCU) certification is an entry-level credential that allows individuals to get started in interactive content creation for industries such as gaming, entertainment, automotive, AEC, and XR. Unity Certified User certification helps employers and institutions verify a candidate’s knowledge and skills using Unity technology to succeed in these industries. Whether it’s a desire to create games and apps or build new worlds in AR/VR, Unity Certified User certification is the place to start.”
Autodesk: “The Autodesk Certified User (ACU) certification is an industry-recognized credential that can effectively start students’ careers as designers, engineers, and makers. “
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