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.

Fall I

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1
COM 231 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
SGD 111 - Introduction to SGD Credit Hours: 3 ^♦
SGD 112 - SGD Design I Credit Hours: 3 ^♦
SGD 116 - SGD Graphic Design Tools Credit Hours: 3
Math (3 Credits): MAT 121 , MAT 143 , or MAT 171
Total Recommended Credits: 16

Spring II

CTS 288 - Professional Practices in IT Credit Hours: 3
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
SGD 113 - SGD Programming I Credit Hours: 3 ^♦
SGD 114 - SGD 3D Modeling I Credit Hours: 3 ^♦
SGD 134 - SG Quality Assurance Credit Hours: 3
SGD 212 - SGD Design II Credit Hours: 3
Total Recommended Credits: 18

Summer I

CTS 240 - Project Management Credit Hours: 3
Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits): ART 111 , ART 171 ,
ENG 125 , HUM 130 , MUS 110 , or PHI 240
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits): ECO 251 , ECO 252 ,
POL 120 , PSY 150 ^*, or SOC 210
Total Recommended Credits: 9

Fall II

SGD 162 - SGD 3D Animation I Credit Hours: 3
SGD 174 - SGD Level Design I Credit Hours: 3
SGD 213 - SGD Programming II Credit Hours: 3
SGD 214 - SGD 3D Modeling II Credit Hours: 3
Co-op Requirement (1 Credit): CSC 118 or WBL 111
Total Recommended Credits: 13

Spring II

SGD 172 - SGD Virtual Environments Credit Hours: 3
SGD 274 - SGD Level Design II Credit Hours: 3
SGD 289 - SGD Project Credit Hours: 3
Co-op Requirement (1 Credit): CSC 218 or WBL 121
Major Elective (3 Credits): SGD 262 or SGD 285
Total Recommended Credits: 13

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 69

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.

* Recommended course

^♦ Key courses for first-year students.