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Program Pathway
Game Design & Simulation Developer-Programming, Level 2 Certificate
| Game Design & Simulation Developer-Programming, Level 2 Certificate Total | 33 | |
| First Semester | 15 | |
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| ITSC 1301 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| ITSE 1302 | Computer Programming | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition & Rhetoric I | 3 |
| GAME 1303 | Intro Game Design & Development | 3 |
| EDUC 1300 | Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience | 3 |
| Electives - Any Academic Transfer Coures (ACGM) | ||
| Second Semester | 15 | |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| CORE | Core - Language, Philosophy, & Culture [40] Course options listed in the catalog. | 3 |
| GAME 2305 | Interactive Writing II | 3 |
| GAME 1304 | Level Design | 3 |
| ITSE 1307 | Introduction to C++ Programming | 3 |
| Third Semester | 3 | |
| GAME 2338 | Game Testing | 3 |
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Certificate received upon completion!
Game Design and Simulation Developer-Programmer, AAS
| Program Admission Prerequisites | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite: Completion of Game Design & Simulation Developer-Programming Certificate, Level 2 Certificate (33 Credit Hours) | ||
| Game Design and Simulation Developer-Programmer, AAS Total | 27 | |
| Third Semester | 12 | |
| ITSE 2317 | Java Programming | 3 |
| GAME 1343 | Game and Simulation Programming I | 3 |
| ITSE 2331 | Advanced C++ Programming | 3 |
| ARTV 1303 | Basic Animation | 3 |
| Fourth Semester | 15 | |
| GAME 1359 | Game & Simulation Programming II | 3 |
| GAME 2303 | Artificial Intelligence Programming I | 3 |
| INEW 2338 | Advanced JAVA Programming | 3 |
| SOCI 1301 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| PROGRAM CAPSTONE | Program Capstone Course options listed in the catalog. | 3 |
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Diploma received upon completion!60Total Credit Hours
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Program Details
- Game programmers will learn what it takes to make the game design function properly.
Program Highlights
- Game Programmers create code to align the technical side of the game with the designer's vision. This includes programming characters, actions, and triggered events of how the artificial intelligence runs in the game.
- Students pursuing game programming will graduate with a solid background using C++, C# and other languages as well as the knowledge to manipulate game engines and level editors.
Credentials and Careers
- Students will learn the technology and what it takes to work in the Game Industry from real life professionals willing to mentor students as they go through the program. They will finish with a working game demo and portfolio that show their ability to perform the job.
- Graduates of the AAS program qualify for Entry Level Programming and Scripting positions at Game Development Studios all over the world.
Transferability
- General education courses (Core) are designed for easy transfer to Texas public institutions and applicable to requirements at private and out-of-state institutions.
- Technical coursework may be transferable to other institutions.
Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.
- Students who are classified as First Time in College (FTIC) will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
- Students who are not classified as First Time in College (FTIC) and have not yet demonstrated college-level readiness in reading and writing and/or math (depending on selected course), will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
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- Game programmers will learn what it takes to make the game design function properly.
Program Highlights
- Game Programmers create code to align the technical side of the game with the designer's vision. This includes programming characters, actions, and triggered events of how the artificial intelligence runs in the game.
- Students pursuing game programming will graduate with a solid background using C++, C# and other languages as well as the knowledge to manipulate game engines and level editors.
Credentials and Careers
- Students will learn the technology and what it takes to work in the Game Industry from real life professionals willing to mentor students as they go through the program. They will finish with a working game demo and portfolio that show their ability to perform the job.
- Graduates of the AAS program qualify for Entry Level Programming and Scripting positions at Game Development Studios all over the world.
Transferability
- General education courses (Core) are designed for easy transfer to Texas public institutions and applicable to requirements at private and out-of-state institutions.
- Technical coursework may be transferable to other institutions.
Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.
Game Design & Simulation Developer-Programming Certificate Level 2 Certificate
- Design a simple computer game from initial concept to final design document.
- Identify the stages of project completion.
- Identify the different testing types.
Game Design and Simulation Developer-Programmer AAS (also includes certificate PLOs)
- At the conclusion of the Game Design and Development Program, the student will deliver a portfolio that demonstrates entry-level skills within their concentration.
- Evaluate and review games to ascertain quality of design, playability, interest and appeal.
- Demonstrate industry professionalism and the ability for continuous growth through membership in industry organizations, attendance at industry-related conferences and participation in professional social networking.
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STACEY B.