Students in the Simulation & Game Development Art & Modeling AAS degree program receive hands-on training in design, 3D modeling, animation and level design for the purpose of creating simulations and games.
Students in the Simulation & Game Development Programming AAS degree program receive hands-on training in software engineering, game engine usage and programming so they can create simulations and games.
Business for Simulation & Game Development is the fourth in a series of certificates toward a Simulation & Game Development degree. The certificate introduces students to the business side of the industry, such as the creation of budgets and schedules, and tackles advanced topics in programming and art.
The Level Design Certificate prepares students for entry-level positions as a level designer within the simulation or video game industry by helping them understand the basics of level design in game engines.
The Mobile Game Development Certificate prepares students with skills needed to build games or simulations for mobile devices. This certificate focuses primarily on Apple devices and secondarily the Android market.
NOTE: This program is being terminated and won't accept new students after June 1. Faculty advisors will work with current students to ensure they complete their certificates by May 2027.
The Simulation & Game Development Modeling and Animation certificate focuses on the skills needed for an entry-level artist within the simulation or video game industry. Training includes 3D modeling, animation and character development.
Fundamentals I is the first in a series of four certificates toward the Simulation & Game Development degree. The certificate introduces design, texturing, traditional art and programming basics, as well as what to expect from a career in simulation or video game development.
NOTE: This program is being terminated and won't accept new students after June 1. Faculty advisors will work with current students to ensure they complete their certificates by May 2027.
The Simulation & Game Development Fundamentals II Certificate covers topics in 3D modeling, documentation and advanced design principals and introduces programming languages used in the industry.
NOTE: This program is being terminated and won't accept new students after June 1. Faculty advisors will work with current students to ensure they complete their certificates by May 2027.
The Simulation & Game Development Production Certificate program focuses on skills needed for entry-level positions in the production side of game development or simulation.
NOTE: This program is being terminated and won't accept new students after June 1. Faculty advisors will work with current students to ensure they complete their certificates by May 2027.
The Simulation & Game Development Programming Certificate prepares students for an entry-level programming position within the simulation or video game industry.
The Simulation & Game Development Quality Assurance Certificate focuses on skills required for a position as a quality assurance tester in the simulation or video game industry.
NOTE: This program is being terminated and won't accept new students after June 1. Faculty advisors will work with current students to ensure they complete their certificates by May 2027.
The Tech Art Certificate focuses on training students in the creation and integration of 3D art assets and tools into the simulation and game development pipeline.
The Technical Animation Certificate prepares students to create assets using 3D data capture and advanced animation techniques.