Simulation and Game Design Technology (Excelerated)

Location(s): Harrison County Campus

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(Harrison County Campus)

The Simulation and Game Design Technology program prepares students to enter employment in computer programming, game development, software engineering, mobile app development, and graphic design industries. Students will learn programming, graphics development, storylines, and business requirements for developing fully functional games and simulation software applications for PC, Apple, and mobile devices.

This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with an MGCCC advisor.

All students completing a career or technical program must complete an MGCCC Board-approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.

Students in the Simulation and Game Design Technology Program have the option to obtain the Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Technology Certificate (16 hours) by successfully completing the following courses.

IST 1914 - Introduction to IoT
IST 1344 - IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things
IST 1924 - IoT Installations
IST 1934 - Special Projects in IoT

Simulation and Game Design Technology Certificate

Semester One

IMT 1513 - Introduction to 3D Modeling Credit(s): 3
IMT 1523 - Intermediate 3D Modeling Credit(s): 3
IMT 2113 - 3D Game Engine I Credit(s): 3
IST 2584 - C# Programming Credit(s): 4
IMT 2223 - Game Engine II Credit(s): 3

Semester Two

IMT 2752 - Lighting and Shading Credit(s): 2
IMT 2743 - Integrated Extended Reality (XR) Experience Credit(s): 3
IST 2594 - Advanced C# Programming Language Credit(s): 4
IMT 2763 - Introduction to Extended Reality (XR) Content Production Credit(s): 3
IMT 2733 - Integrated 3D Production Pipeline Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 31

Simulation and Game Design Technology Diploma

Semester Three

IMT 1114 - Introduction to Animation and Simulation Design Credit(s): 4
IMT 1213 - Game Theory and Mechanics Credit(s): 3
IMT 1413 - Graphic Editing for Games Credit(s): 3
IMT 2772 - Simulation and Game Project Credit(s): 2
IMT 2783 - Audio for Simulation and Games Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 15

Total Clock Hours: 1,090

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Semester Four

ENG 1113 /1114 - English Composition I or ENG 1033 - Technical English Credit(s): 3/4
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I Credit(s): 3
Math/Natural Science Elective Credit(s): 3/4*
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credit(s): 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 15/17

Note:

Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means” section of this catalog regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.

*MAT 1033 - Technical Mathematics , MAT 1313 - College Algebra or Higher or Any Lab Science.