Simulation and Game Development, AAS (A25450)

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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.

Major Courses

CTS 240 - Project Management Credit Hours: 3
CTS 288 - Professional Practices in IT Credit Hours: 3
SGD 111 - Introduction to SGD Credit Hours: 3
SGD 112 - SGD Design Credit Hours: 3
SGD 113 - SGD Programming Credit Hours: 3
SGD 114 - 3D Modeling Credit Hours: 3
SGD 116 - Graphic Design Tool Credit Hours: 3
SGD 134 - SG Quality Assurance Credit Hours: 3
SGD 162 - SG 3D Animation Credit Hours: 3
SGD 172 - Virtual SG Environments Credit Hours: 3
SGD 174 - SG Level Design Credit Hours: 3
SGD 212 - SGD Design II Credit Hours: 3
SGD 213 - SGD Programming II Credit Hours: 3
SGD 214 - 3D Modeling II Credit Hours: 3
SGD 274 - SG Level Design II Credit Hours: 3
SGD 289 - SGD Project Credit Hours: 3
Electives I Credit Hours: 3 *
Elective II Credit Hours: 2 *

Total: 53 Credit Hours

General Education Courses

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
COM 231 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Credit Hours: 3 *
Math Credit Hours: 3 *
Social/Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 3 *

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Other Required Courses

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1

Total: 1 Credit Hours

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 69

*Recommended Elective & General Education Options:

Electives I:

Take 3 credits:

SGD 244 - 3D Modeling III Credit Hours: 3
SGD 285 - SG Software Engineering Credit Hours: 3

Electives II:

Select one course from each group:

Group 1:

CSC 118 - Swift Programming I Credit Hours: 3
WBL 111 - Work-Based Learning I Credit Hours: 1

Group 2:

CSC 218 - Swift Programming II Credit Hours: 3
WBL 121 - Work-Based Learning II Credit Hours: 1

Humanities/Fine Arts:

Take 3 credits:

ART 111 - Art Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
ART 171 - Digital Design I Credit Hours: 3
ENG 125 - Creative Writing I Credit Hours: 3
HUM 130 - Myth in Human Culture Credit Hours: 3
MUS 110 - Music Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics Credit Hours: 3

Social/Behavioral Sciences:

Take 3 credits:

ECO 251 - Prin of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
ECO 252 - Prin of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
POL 120 - American Government Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3

Math:

Take 3 credits:

MAT 121 - Algebra/Trigonometry I Credit Hours: 3
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credit Hours: 3
MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra Credit Hours: 4

Note:

Students enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress should complete this program in five semesters. Additional time may be needed to achieve minimum requirements in English, math or science.

Contact the program coordinator or department chair for specific requirements.