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Human Computer Interaction

Athens State University

Short-Term CertificateCIP: 11.0105

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Athens, Alabama

    300 N Beaty St, Athens, Alabama, 35611

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningProgrammingSystems AnalysisSpeakingWriting

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsMathematicsDesignCommunications and MediaPsychologyEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Fluency of IdeasWritten ComprehensionOriginalityNear VisionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Balance and adjust gameplay experiences to ensure the critical and commercial success of the product
  • Devise missions, challenges, or puzzles to be encountered in game play.
  • Create core game features, including storylines, role-play mechanics, and character biographies for
  • Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
  • Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and
  • Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation o

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareDevelopment environment softwareVideo creation and editing softwareObject or component oriented development softwareProject management softwareWord processing softwareDocument management software

Tools

Audioconferencing systemsComputer data input scannersDesktop computersLaptop computersPersonal computersSmart phonesTablet computersVideo gaming equipmentApplication serversUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesWeb servers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupportRelationships
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Video Game Designers15-1255.01
  • Web and Digital Interface Designers15-1255.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Core game features such as basic storylines and character biographies — draft under direct supervision using established templates for an entry-level game design project.
  • Design level documentation including mechanics outlines and mission summaries — compile and format following team guidelines with close oversight from a senior designer.
  • Gameplay flowcharts and sample menu layouts — produce using graphics software under direction to support formal game design documentation.
  • Missions and puzzles for in-game scenarios — brainstorm and propose in supervised team sessions, applying foundational knowledge of role-play mechanics.
  • Feedback from design and technical staff — gather and log using project management tools during structured review meetings under senior guidance.
  • Gameplay balance issues — recognize and flag to lead designers during playtesting sessions on an assigned game module.
  • Programming concepts and object-oriented development tools — apply at a basic level under supervision to prototype simple game interactions.
  • Design review meetings — participate in by preparing written notes and mock-up screenshots using graphics software as directed by the team lead.
  • Game design ideas — communicate clearly in written reports and verbal team briefings, drawing on foundational knowledge of English language and communications media.
  • Version control and file versioning software — use under guidance to manage and submit design documents within a collaborative development environment.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
64%
Placement Rate
69%