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Simulation and Game Design AAS Degree

The Simulation and Game Design program explores animation, visual effects, game design, 2D arts, 3D arts, UI/UX design & development, augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality. This program will apply the latest design applications for print (2D and 3D), computers, consoles, and mobile devices while including future technology and methodologies.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses

MGD 1011Adobe Photoshop I

3
MGD 1012Adobe Illustrator I

3
MGD 1019Maya I

3
MGD 1021Painter for Digital Media

3
MGD 1022Sculpting for Digital Media

3
MGD 1042Digital Animatics

3
MGD 1063Sound Design I

3
MGD 1064Digital Video Editing I

3
MGD 1065After Effects I

3
MGD 2019Maya II

3
MGD 2020Adv. Character Rigging

3
MGD 2089Capstone

3
Total Credit Hours:36

General Education Courses

ART 1201Drawing I

3
ART 1401Digital Photography I

3
ENG 1031Technical Writing I: CO1

3
MAT 1140Career Math

3
or higher
MAT 1240 MAT 1240 Math for Liberal Arts recommended

4
PSY 2221Social Psychology: SS3

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Electives

Choose 9 credits from the following:
MGD 10253D Modeling for Gaming:

3
MGD 10533D Animation I

3
MGD 1067Game Design I

3
MGD 2052Game Design for Mobile Devices

3
MGD 20533D Animation II

3
MGD 2057Animation Production

3
MGD 2067Game Design II

3
Total Credit Hours:9

Total Credit Hours: 60