Simulation and Game Design Technology

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.

Simulation and Game Design Technology Certificate

Semester One

IST 2824 - Introduction to 3D Modeling Credit(s): 4
IMT 1213 - Game Theory and Mechanics Credit(s): 3
IMT 2114 - 3D Game Engine I Credit(s): 4
IST 2584 - C# Programming Credit(s): 4

Semester Two

IMT 1113 - Introduction to Animation and Simulation Design Credit(s): 3
IMT 1523 - Intermediate 3D Modeling Credit(s): 3
IMT 2743 - Immersive Design Principles Credit(s): 3
IMT 2783 - Audio for Simulation and Games Credit(s): 3
IST 2594 - Advanced C# Programming Language Credit(s): 4

Total Credits: 31

Simulation and Game Design Technology Diploma

Semester Three

IST 2874 - Animation and Rendering Credit(s): 4
IST 2854 - 3D Artistry Credit(s): 4
IST 2834 - Extended Reality (XR) Development Credit(s): 4
IMT 2773 - Simulation and Game Project Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 15

Total Clock Hours: 1,090

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Semester Four

ENG 1033 - Technical English or ENG 1113 /1114 - English Composition I Credit(s): 3/4
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit(s): 3☨
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credit(s): 3+
Math/Natural Science Elective Credit(s): 3/4#
BAD 2533 - Computer Applications in Business and Industry Credit(s): 3
or CSC 1123 - Computer Applications I

Total Credits: 15/17

Note:

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

☨If a student takes a foreign language as the one humanities requirement, that course must be an advanced foreign language that includes the following: Occupational Spanish (MFL 1203), French II (MFL 1123), Spanish II (MFL 1223), Japanese II (MFL 1423), Italian II (MFL 1723), French III (MFL 2113), Spanish III (MFL 2213), Italian III (MFL 2713), French IV (MFL 2123), Spanish IV (MFL 2223), or Italian IV (MFL 2723).

+SPT 2173 - Interpersonal Communication is recommended; economics, psychology, sociology, marriage and family, or human growth and development.

#MAT 1033 - Technical Mathematics , MAT 1313 /1314 - College Algebra or Higher; however, MAT 1723 - The Real Number System and MAT 1733 - Geometry, Measurement, and Probability are not applicable or Any Lab Science.