Simulation and Game Development A.A.S.

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The Simulation and Game Development curriculum provides a broad background in simulation and game development with practical applications in creative arts, visual arts, audio/video technology, creative writing, modeling, design, programming and management.

Students will receive hands-on training in design, 3D modeling, and programming for the purpose of creating simulations and games.

Graduates should qualify for employment as designers, artists, animators, programmers, testers, quality assurance analysts, engineers and administrators in the entertainment industry, health care, education, corporate training, and government organizations. Students should consult their advisor for information about course scheduling.

Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:

Utilize computer programming languages such as C# as applicable in game engine software such as Unity3D
Demonstrate knowledge of software packages commonly used in game development such as game engine software, 2D graphics software, and 3D graphics software
Demonstrate soft skills such as teamwork and group project management

Admission Policy

Must have a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma.
Complete College admissions and testing procedures.
Interview and advisement with Coordinator of Digital Effects and Animation Technology Program.

Additional classes may be admitted to the program as deemed appropriate by the College. Due to limited laboratory space and course prerequisites, only students admitted to the Simulation and Game Development Program may enroll for courses with the SGD prefix. Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available spaces, students will be admitted based upon the program application date.

General Education

Required Courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3	FA, SP, SU
ENG 114	Prof Research & Reporting	3	FA, SP, SU

Humanities/Fine Arts

Select 3 semester hours credit from the following

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
ART 111	Art Appreciation	3	FA, SP, SU
ART 114	Art History Survey I	3	FA, SP
DRA 111	Theatre Appreciation	3	FA, SP, SU
DRA 126	Storytelling	3	FA, SP, SU
HUM 160	Introduction to Film	3	FA, SP
MUS 110	Music Appreciation	3	FA, SP
PHI 240	Introduction to Ethics	3	FA, SP, SU
REL 110	World Religions	3	FA, SP

Mathematics

Select 3-4 semester hours credit from the following courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
MAT 110	Math Measurement & Literacy	3	FA, SP
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	3	FA, SP, SU
MAT 152	Statistical Methods I	4	FA, SP, SU

Social/Behavioral Science

Select 3 semester hours credit from the following

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
ECO 252	Principles of Macroeconomics	3	SP, SU
GEO 111	World Regional Geography	3
HIS 112	World Civilizations II	3	FA, SP, SU
POL 120	American Government	3	FA, SP, SU
PSY 150	General Psychology	3	FA, SP, SU
SOC 210	Introduction to Sociology	3	FA, SP, SU

Major Courses

Core Required Courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
SGD 111	Introduction to SGD	3	FA, SP
SGD 112	SGD Design I	3	SP
SGD 113	SGD Programming I	3	SP
SGD 114	3D Modeling I	3	FA
SGD 162	3D Animation I	3	SP
SGD 212	SGD Design II	3	FA
SGD 213	SGD Programming II	3	FA
SGD 244	SGD 3D Modeling III	3	SU
SGD 285	SGD Software Engineering	3
SGD 289	SGD Project	3	SP

Other Major Required Courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
ART 171	Digital Design I	3	FA, SP, SU
SGD 116	Graphic Design Tools	3	FA
SGD 158	SGD Business Management	3
SGD 174	SGD Level Design I	3	FA
SGD 214	SGD 3D Modeling II	3	SP
SGD 288	SGD Portfolio Design	2

General Elective

Select 3 semester hours credit from the following courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
ART 271	Digital Design II	3	FA, SP, SU
FVP 227	Multimedia Production	3	SP
WBL XXX	Work-based Learning (up to 3 semester hours credit)	1-3

Total Credit Hours: 65