Computer Game and Simulation Development - Programming Track A.S.

This degree is designed for students preparing to enter a program leading to a baccalaureate degree at a four-year college or university. Game design and development course work along with programming skills in scripting languages, C++, and Objective-C may lead the graduate into programs of study including Game Programming and Simulation Development, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other technology degrees. Students utilize industry-standard development environments, two-dimensional graphics software, scripting languages, as well as two- and three-dimensional game engines to develop games and simulations in a team environment for both the personal computer and mobile platforms. Effective project management techniques are used as games are developed collaboratively.

Program Objectives
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
• transfer to a four-year college or university for further study
• identify the various roles, genres, and historical influences within the game industry
• design and program user experiences in computer video games from concept to completion using two- and three-dimensional game engines in a team-based work environment using appropriate project management techniques
• develop simple art and sound assets and incorporate them into games designed and developed collaboratively with the digital art track students
• develop applications in scripting languages, C++, and Objective-C

** recommended free electives: CIS 255, ART 132, ART 248, BUS 248, DMP 116

Students should consult the catalog of the four-year college or university to which he or she plans to transfer to ensure that degree requirements are being properly met.

Transfer information for this program is on file in the Transfer Center. For more information, contact a faculty advisor or counselor.