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About the Program
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Esports, or electronic sports, is a rapidly growing industry that involves competitive video gaming. It encompasses a wide range of activities, from game design and development to event management and marketing. Professionals in this field work to create engaging gaming experiences, organize and promote esports events, and manage esports teams and facilities. The industry offers diverse career opportunities and requires a blend of technical, creative, and business skills.
At Jackson College, we offer a wide range of degrees and certificates designed to help you achieve your educational and career goals. The following options are available within this program.
Focuses on 3D modeling, animation, and programming skills for designing interactive video games.
Prepares students to market, manage, and promote esports events, teams, and gaming organizations.
The Esport program at Jackson College offers two distinct certificates: Esport Game Design and Esport Management. The Esport Game Design Certificate focuses on the creation and design aspects of esports, teaching students 3D modeling, animation, and game programming. The Esport Management Certificate emphasizes the business side of esports, covering event planning, marketing, and industry trends. Both programs provide hands-on experience and prepare students for various roles in the global esports industry.
Explore the cultural and economic impact of esports. Analyze the roles of stakeholders, players, and audiences in shaping the evolving industry of competitive video gaming.
Introduces 3D modeling techniques used in game development and animation. Students learn to model, texture, and render 3D objects using industry-standard software.
Learn foundational game design and development principles. Covers basic concepts in interactivity, player engagement, game mechanics, and user interface design.
Examines marketing principles applied to the sport and esports industry. Topics include sponsorship, fan engagement, branding, and the use of digital and traditional media.
Students who earn the Esport Game Design Certificate can pursue careers as programmers, animators, graphic designers, technicians, writers, artists, and entrepreneurs. The program equips students with the skills needed to develop and design video games, making them valuable assets in the gaming industry.
Students who earn the Esport Management Certificate will be prepared for careers as esport team coaches, esport event staff, esport arena staff, esport marketing coordinators, esport business development specialists, and social media specialists. The program provides a comprehensive understanding of the business aspects of esports, preparing graduates for various roles in the industry.
Create concepts, characters, and environments for interactive video games.
Promote teams and events, manage fan engagement, and build gaming brand awareness.
Develop 2D/3D motion graphics for video games or digital entertainment platforms.
Plan and run competitive gaming tournaments and live esports events.
Understanding potential earnings is an important part of exploring career options.
Salary estimates are based on data from America’s Career InfoNet and the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Actual earnings vary by location, industry demand, business size, education, and experience. Check local job listings for the most accurate salary information.
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