Simulation and Game Development
Home to the first state-approved associate degree program in game development in the United States, Central Piedmont's Simulation and Game Development program offers a student-centered, multidisciplinary approach to the study of simulation and game development, with opportunities to develop skills in design, programming, and 3D modeling and animation. Developed in response to industry needs, the curriculum includes both 2D and 3D game development and utilizes industry-standard technologies. Students work with a wide range of tools, including Maya, Adobe Premiere Pro, MS Visual Studio, GitHub, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Substance Painter, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Fuse, Adobe Animate, Adobe Illustrator, ZBrush, StereoKit, Twine, Unreal Engine and Unity 3D. Coursework provides students with a broad background in simulation and game development and prepares them for success in collaborative, creative work environments.
Graduates may qualify for employment as designers, artists, animators, programmers, testers and quality assurance analysts in various industries and sectors, including entertainment, education, healthcare, engineering, forensics, banking and government.
The Simulation and Game Development program at Central Piedmont offers three degree options:
Design
The Simulation and Game Development Design degree prepares students to work as entry level designers in the game industry or similar industries. Students explore: game design and mechanics, level design, virtual environments, MMO, game narrative and audio, 2D and 3D art, playtesting, prototyping, and project management. Work-based learning provides opportunities for real-world skill development.
Programming
The Simulation and Game Development Programming degree prepares students to work as entry level programmers in the game industry or similar industries. Students explore: mobile game development and programming, tool development, virtual/augmented/mixed reality programming utilizing multiple forms of VR hardware, Artificial Intelligence, database systems, software engineering, and game engine scripting. Work-based learning provides opportunities for real-world skill development.
3D Modeling and Animation
The Simulation and Game Development 3D Modeling and Animation degree prepares students to work as entry level 3D modelers and animators in the game industry or similar industries. Students explore: tools and techniques used in computer graphics, 3D model assets, 2D and 3D animation, storyboarding, virtual and augmented environments, and concept art techniques. Work-based learning provides opportunities for real-world skill development.
The Simulation and Game Development program also offers six certificates and a diploma program.
For specific information about potential positions and wages in simulation and game development employment, visit the Central Piedmont Career Coach website.
Simulation and Game Development (A25450)
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Simulation and Game Development is awarded by the college upon completion of one of the following three tracks:
- Simulation and Game Development - Design (A25450A)
- Simulation and Game Development - Programming (A25450B)
- Simulation and Game Development - 3D Modeling and Animation (A25450C)
Admissions
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Placement tests determine placement in English (ENG) and mathematics (MAT).
- Some courses have prerequisites or co-requisites; Check the Courses section for details.
Contact Information
The Simulation and Game Development program is in the Information Technology Division. For more information, call the program chair at 704.330.6398 or the program office at 704.330.6549.
Simulation and Game Development - Design (A25450A)
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| Take 3.0 credits from the following: | 3.0 | |
| Writing and Research in the Disciplines | ||
| Literature-Based Research | ||
| Professional Research & Reporting | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Take 3.0 credits from the following: | 3.0 | |
| Algebra/Trigonometry I | ||
| Quantitative Literacy | ||
| Statistical Methods I | ||
| Precalculus Algebra | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Take 3.0 credits from the following: | 3.0 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art History Survey I | ||
| Art History Survey II | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Cultural Studies | ||
| Myth in Human Culture | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Jazz | ||
| Philosophical Issues | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Take 3.0 credits from the following: | 3.0 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| World Civilizations II | ||
| American History I | ||
| American History II | ||
| American Government | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
| SGD 111 | Introduction to Simulation and Game Development | 3.0 |
| SGD 112 | SGD Design I Design | 3.0 |
| SGD 113 | SGD Programming I Programming | 3.0 |
| SGD 114 | SGD 3D Modeling I | 3.0 |
| SGD 162 | SGD 3D Animation I | 3.0 |
| SGD 165 | SGD Character Development Development | 3.0 |
| SGD 168 | SGD Mobile Programming I | 3.0 |
| SGD 172 | SGD Virtual Environments | 3.0 |
| SGD 212 | Simulation and Game Development Design II | 3.0 |
| SGD 213 | Simulation Game Development Programming II | 3.0 |
| SGD 214 | SGD 3D Modeling II | 3.0 |
| SGD 289 | Simulation and Game Development Project | 3.0 |
| SGD 124 | Massive Multiplayer Online Programming | 3.0 |
| SGD 164 | SGD Audio/Video | 3.0 |
| SGD 174 | SGD Level Design I | 3.0 |
| SGD 274 | SGD Level Design II | 3.0 |
| Take 2.0 credits from the following: | 2.0 | |
| College Transfer Success | ||
| Work-Based Learning I | ||
| Work-Based Learning II | ||
| Work-Based Learning III | ||
| Work-Based Learning I | ||
| Work-Based Learning II | ||
| Work-Based Learning III | ||
| Total Credits | 66 | |
Simulation and Game Development - Programming (A25450B)
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| Take 3.0 credits from the following: | 3.0 | |
| Writing and Research in the Disciplines | ||
| Literature-Based Research | ||
| Professional Research & Reporting | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Take 3.0 credits from the following: | 3.0 | |
| Algebra/Trigonometry I | ||
| Quantitative Literacy | ||
| Statistical Methods I | ||
| Precalculus Algebra | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Take 3.0 credits from the following: | 3.0 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art History Survey I | ||
| Art History Survey II | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Cultural Studies | ||
| Myth in Human Culture | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Jazz | ||
| Philosophical Issues | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Take 3.0 credits from the following: | 3.0 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| World Civilizations II | ||
| American History I | ||
| American History II | ||
| American Government | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
| SGD 111 | Introduction to Simulation and Game Development | 3.0 |
| SGD 112 | SGD Design I Design | 3.0 |
| SGD 113 | SGD Programming I Programming | 3.0 |
| SGD 114 | SGD 3D Modeling I | 3.0 |
| SGD 162 | SGD 3D Animation I | 3.0 |
| SGD 165 | SGD Character Development Development | 3.0 |
| Take one from the following: | 3.0 | |
| SGD Mobile Programming I | ||
| Swift Programming I | ||
| SGD 172 | SGD Virtual Environments | 3.0 |
| SGD 212 | Simulation and Game Development Design II | 3.0 |
| SGD 213 | Simulation Game Development Programming II | 3.0 |
| SGD 214 | SGD 3D Modeling II | 3.0 |
| SGD 289 | Simulation and Game Development Project | 3.0 |
| SGD 122 | Simulation and Game Database Programming | 3.0 |
| SGD 125 | Simulation and Game Artificial Intelligence | 3.0 |
| Take one from the following: | 3.0 | |
| SGD Mobile Programming II II | ||
| Swift Programming II | ||
| SGD 285 | SGD Software Engineering | 3.0 |
| Take 2.0 credits from the following: | 2.0 | |
| Work-Based Learning I | ||
| Work-Based Learning II | ||
| Work-Based Learning III | ||
| Work-Based Learning I | ||
| Work-Based Learning II | ||
| Work-Based Learning III | ||
| Total Credits | 66 | |
Simulation and Game Development - 3D Modeling and Animation (A25450C)
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| Take 3.0 credits from the following: | 3.0 | |
| Writing and Research in the Disciplines | ||
| Literature-Based Research | ||
| Professional Research & Reporting | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Take 3.0 credits from the following: | 3.0 | |
| Algebra/Trigonometry I | ||
| Quantitative Literacy | ||
| Statistical Methods I | ||
| Precalculus Algebra | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Take 3.0 credits from the following: | 3.0 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art History Survey I | ||
| Art History Survey II | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Cultural Studies | ||
| Myth in Human Culture | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Jazz | ||
| Philosophical Issues | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Take 3.0 credits from the following: | 3.0 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| World Civilizations II | ||
| American History I | ||
| American History II | ||
| American Government | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
| SGD 111 | Introduction to Simulation and Game Development | 3.0 |
| SGD 112 | SGD Design I Design | 3.0 |
| SGD 113 | SGD Programming I Programming | 3.0 |
| SGD 114 | SGD 3D Modeling I | 3.0 |
| SGD 162 | SGD 3D Animation I | 3.0 |
| SGD 165 | SGD Character Development Development | 3.0 |
| SGD 168 | SGD Mobile Programming I | 3.0 |
| SGD 172 | SGD Virtual Environments | 3.0 |
| SGD 212 | Simulation and Game Development Design II | 3.0 |
| SGD 213 | Simulation Game Development Programming II | 3.0 |
| SGD 214 | SGD 3D Modeling II | 3.0 |
| SGD 289 | Simulation and Game Development Project | 3.0 |
| SGD 117 | Art for Games | 3.0 |
| SGD 161 | SGD 2D Animation | 3.0 |
| SGD 237 | Rigging 3D Models | 3.0 |
| SGD 244 | SGD 3D Modeling III | 3.0 |
| Take 2.0 credits from the following: | 2.0 | |
| Work-Based Learning I | ||
| Work-Based Learning II | ||
| Work-Based Learning III | ||
| Work-Based Learning I | ||
| Work-Based Learning II | ||
| Work-Based Learning III | ||
| Total Credits | 66 | |
Simulation and Game Development Diploma Specialization in Game Development (D25450-21)
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| SGD 111 | Introduction to Simulation and Game Development | 3.0 |
| SGD 112 | SGD Design I Design | 3.0 |
| SGD 113 | SGD Programming I Programming | 3.0 |
| SGD 114 | SGD 3D Modeling I | 3.0 |
| SGD 212 | Simulation and Game Development Design II | 3.0 |
| SGD 213 | Simulation Game Development Programming II | 3.0 |
| SGD 214 | SGD 3D Modeling II | 3.0 |
| SGD 162 | SGD 3D Animation I | 3.0 |
| SGD 165 | SGD Character Development Development | 3.0 |
| SGD 168 | SGD Mobile Programming I | 3.0 |
| SGD 268 | SGD Mobile Programming II II | 3.0 |
| SGD 172 | SGD Virtual Environments | 3.0 |
| SGD 289 | Simulation and Game Development Project | 3.0 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1.0 |
| WBL 121 | Work-Based Learning II | 1.0 |
| Total Credits | 47 | |
Simulation and Game Development Certificates (C25450)
- Simulation and Game Development Certificate Specialization in Simulation and Game Development Level I (C25450-21)
- Simulation and Game Development Certificate Specialization in Simulation and Game Development Level II (C25450-22)
- Simulation and Game Development Certificate Specialization in Simulation and Game Development Level III (C25450-30)
- Simulation and Game Development Certificate Specialization in Design (C25450-24)
- Simulation and Game Development Certificate Specialization in Programming (C25450-26)
- Simulation and Game Development Certificate Specialization in 3D Modeling and Animation (C25450-28)
Simulation and Game Development Certificate Specialization in Simulation and Game Development Level I (C25450-21)
This certificate is also available to high school students enrolled in Career & College Promise.
| Major Requirements | ||
| SGD 111 | Introduction to Simulation and Game Development | 3.0 |
| SGD 112 | SGD Design I Design | 3.0 |
| SGD 113 | SGD Programming I Programming | 3.0 |
| SGD 114 | SGD 3D Modeling I | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Simulation and Game Development Certificate Specialization in Simulation and Game Development Level II (C25450-22)
| Major Requirements | ||
| SGD 162 | SGD 3D Animation I | 3.0 |
| SGD 165 | SGD Character Development Development | 3.0 |
| SGD 168 | SGD Mobile Programming I | 3.0 |
| SGD 172 | SGD Virtual Environments | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Simulation and Game Development Certificate Specialization in Simulation and Game Development Level III (C25450-30)
| Major Requirements | ||
| SGD 212 | Simulation and Game Development Design II | 3.0 |
| SGD 213 | Simulation Game Development Programming II | 3.0 |
| SGD 214 | SGD 3D Modeling II | 3.0 |
| SGD 289 | Simulation and Game Development Project | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Simulation and Game Development Certificate Specialization in Design (C25450-24)
| Major Requirements | ||
| SGD 124 | Massive Multiplayer Online Programming | 3.0 |
| SGD 164 | SGD Audio/Video | 3.0 |
| SGD 174 | SGD Level Design I | 3.0 |
| SGD 274 | SGD Level Design II | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Simulation and Game Development Certificate Specialization in Programming (C25450-26)
| Major Requirements | ||
| SGD 122 | Simulation and Game Database Programming | 3.0 |
| SGD 125 | Simulation and Game Artificial Intelligence | 3.0 |
| SGD 268 | SGD Mobile Programming II II | 3.0 |
| SGD 285 | SGD Software Engineering | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Simulation and Game Development Certificate Specialization in 3D Modeling and Animation (C25450-28)
| Major Requirements | ||
| SGD 117 | Art for Games | 3.0 |
| SGD 161 | SGD 2D Animation | 3.0 |
| SGD 237 | Rigging 3D Models | 3.0 |
| SGD 244 | SGD 3D Modeling III | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Simulation and Game Development Suggested Course Sequences
The following is the suggested plan for when to take each course to complete the Associate in Applied Science degree, based on the program requirements of the 2023-2024 catalog. This is only a recommendation — you may take courses in another order upon consultation with your advisor. This plan is based on you starting with college-level math and English courses, starting your program in the fall, and attending full-time. You can also follow this sequence if you attend part-time. Speak with your academic advisor about the plan and any questions. This program might also offer diplomas or certificates; visit the catalog or contact the program for details. Visit the Academic Advising page for instructions on locating your assigned advisor: https://www.cpcc.edu/academics/academic-advising
- Simulation and Game Development - 3D Modeling and Animation (A25450C)
- Simulation and Game Development - Design (A25450A)
- Simulation and Game Development - Programming (A25450B)
Simulation and Game Development - 3D Modeling and Animation (A25450C)
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| SGD 111 | Introduction to Simulation and Game Development | 3.0 |
| SGD 112 | SGD Design I Design | 3.0 |
| SGD 113 | SGD Programming I Programming | 3.0 |
| SGD 114 | SGD 3D Modeling I | 3.0 |
| You may have completed program certificate C25450-21. Confirm eligibility with your academic advisor. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term II | ||
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| SGD 172 | SGD Virtual Environments | 3.0 |
| SGD 168 | SGD Mobile Programming I | 3.0 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1.0 |
| SGD 162 | SGD 3D Animation I | 3.0 |
| SGD 165 | SGD Character Development Development | 3.0 |
| You may have completed program certificate C25450-22. Confirm eligibility with your academic advisor. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term III | ||
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I or Quantitative Literacy or Statistical Methods I or Precalculus Algebra or Calculus I | 3.0 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Term IV | ||
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3.0 | |
| SGD 212 | Simulation and Game Development Design II | 3.0 |
| SGD 289 | Simulation and Game Development Project | 3.0 |
| SGD 213 | Simulation Game Development Programming II | 3.0 |
| SGD 214 | SGD 3D Modeling II | 3.0 |
| WBL 121 | Work-Based Learning II | 1.0 |
| You may have completed program certificate C25450-23. Confirm eligibility with your academic advisor. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term V | ||
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| SGD 117 | Art for Games | 3.0 |
| SGD 161 | SGD 2D Animation | 3.0 |
| SGD 237 | Rigging 3D Models | 3.0 |
| SGD 244 | SGD 3D Modeling III | 3.0 |
| You may have completed a program certificate(s). Confirm eligibility with your academic advisor. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 66 | |
Simulation and Game Development - Programming (A25450B)
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| SGD 111 | Introduction to Simulation and Game Development | 3.0 |
| SGD 112 | SGD Design I Design | 3.0 |
| SGD 113 | SGD Programming I Programming | 3.0 |
| SGD 114 | SGD 3D Modeling I | 3.0 |
| You may have completed program certificate C25450-21. Confirm eligibility with your academic advisor. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term II | ||
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| SGD 172 | SGD Virtual Environments | 3.0 |
| SGD 168 | SGD Mobile Programming I | 3.0 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1.0 |
| SGD 162 | SGD 3D Animation I | 3.0 |
| SGD 165 | SGD Character Development Development | 3.0 |
| You may have completed program certificate C25450-22. Confirm eligibility with your academic advisor. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term III | ||
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I or Quantitative Literacy or Statistical Methods I or Precalculus Algebra or Calculus I | 3.0 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Term IV | ||
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3.0 | |
| SGD 212 | Simulation and Game Development Design II | 3.0 |
| SGD 289 | Simulation and Game Development Project | 3.0 |
| SGD 213 | Simulation Game Development Programming II | 3.0 |
| SGD 214 | SGD 3D Modeling II | 3.0 |
| WBL 121 | Work-Based Learning II | 1.0 |
| You may have completed program certificate C25450-23. Confirm eligibility with your academic advisor. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term V | ||
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| SGD 122 | Simulation and Game Database Programming | 3.0 |
| SGD 285 | SGD Software Engineering | 3.0 |
| SGD 125 | Simulation and Game Artificial Intelligence | 3.0 |
| SGD 268 | SGD Mobile Programming II II | 3.0 |
| You may have completed a program certificate(s). Confirm eligibility with your academic advisor. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 66 | |
Simulation and Game Development - Design (A25450A)
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| SGD 111 | Introduction to Simulation and Game Development | 3.0 |
| SGD 112 | SGD Design I Design | 3.0 |
| SGD 113 | SGD Programming I Programming | 3.0 |
| SGD 114 | SGD 3D Modeling I | 3.0 |
| You may have completed program certificate C25450-21. Confirm eligibility with your academic advisor. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term II | ||
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| SGD 172 | SGD Virtual Environments | 3.0 |
| SGD 168 | SGD Mobile Programming I | 3.0 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1.0 |
| SGD 162 | SGD 3D Animation I | 3.0 |
| SGD 165 | SGD Character Development Development | 3.0 |
| You may have completed program certificate C25450-22. Confirm eligibility with your academic advisor. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term III | ||
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I or Quantitative Literacy or Statistical Methods I or Precalculus Algebra or Calculus I | 3.0 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Term IV | ||
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3.0 | |
| SGD 212 | Simulation and Game Development Design II | 3.0 |
| SGD 289 | Simulation and Game Development Project | 3.0 |
| SGD 213 | Simulation Game Development Programming II | 3.0 |
| SGD 214 | SGD 3D Modeling II | 3.0 |
| WBL 121 | Work-Based Learning II | 1.0 |
| You may have completed program certificate C25450-23. Confirm eligibility with your academic advisor. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term V | ||
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| SGD 164 | SGD Audio/Video | 3.0 |
| SGD 174 | SGD Level Design I | 3.0 |
| SGD 124 | Massive Multiplayer Online Programming | 3.0 |
| SGD 274 | SGD Level Design II | 3.0 |
| You may have completed a program certificate(s). Confirm eligibility with your academic advisor. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 66 | |
Courses
SGD 111. Introduction to Simulation and Game Development. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course provides students with an introduction to simulation and game development. Topics include setting, storytelling, narrative, character design, interface design, game play, internal economy, core mechanics, game genres, AI, the psychology of game design and professionalism. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the major aspects of simulation and game design and development.
SGD 112. SGD Design I Design. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the fundamentals of simulation and game design. Topics include industry standards and design elements for simulation and games. Upon completion, students should be able to design simple simulations and/or games.
SGD 113. SGD Programming I Programming. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the fundamentals of programming languages and tools employed in simulation and game development. Emphasis is placed on programming concepts used to create simulations and games. Upon completion, students should be able to program simple games and/or simulations.
SGD 114. SGD 3D Modeling I. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the tools required to create three-dimensional (3D) models. Emphasis is placed on exploring tools used to create 3D models. Upon completion, students should be able to create and animate 3D models using 3D modeling tools.
SGD 115. Physically-Based Modeling. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-2.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces fundamental physical concepts as applied to the simulation and game design fields. Topics include hands-on programming of vectors, matrices, graphical analyses, forces, laws of motion, work, energy, momentum, properties of matter, and problem-solving methods. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles studied as applied to the simulation and game design fields.
SGD 117. Art for Games. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces students to the basic principles of art and how they apply to simulations and games. Emphasis is placed on learning to develop industry quality concept art for characters and other assets, as well as techniques needed to create such art. Upon completion, students should be able to create their own industry standard concept art for use in SGD projects.
SGD 122. Simulation and Game Database Programming. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course covers the creation and application of databases for simulation and game development. Emphasis is placed on various database and software development kits. Upon completion, students should be able to apply their knowledge of databases to the creation of simulations and games.
SGD 123. Windows and Console Programming. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the concepts of Windows and Console Programming. Emphasis is placed on learning MS Windows, the operating systems of various consoles and programming techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of Windows and of various consoles' operating systems.
SGD 124. Massive Multiplayer Online Programming. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the concepts of Massive On-line Programming for simulations and games. Emphasis is on learning Massive Multiplayer On-line simulation and game programming techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to create Massive Multiplayer On-line simulation or game.
SGD 125. Simulation and Game Artificial Intelligence. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the artificial intelligence concepts related to simulation and game development. Emphasis is placed on expert systems. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the basic concepts and procedures related to the development of artificial intelligence systems used in simulation and games.
SGD 126. Simulation and Game Engine Design. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the techniques needed to design and create a simulation/game engine. Emphasis is placed on learning core techniques used to design and create simulation and/or game engines. Upon completion, students should be able to design and create a simulation or game engine.
SGD 134. SG Quality Assurance. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-2.0. Work-0.0
This course provides an introduction to software quality assurance as it relates to simulation and game development. Emphasis is placed on designing testing tools, bug databases, and on learning methodologies required for systematic, detail-oriented testing procedures for the simulation and game industry. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the proper skills to obtain a job as a quality assurance tester in the simulation/game industry.
SGD 135. Serious Games. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course provides students with an overview of serious games and their applications in immersive learning and education. Emphasis is placed on developing games for education, corporate training, and medical/military simulations. Upon completion, students should be able to design their own serious games.
SGD 158. SGD Business Management. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the business side of the interactive game industry. Emphasis will be placed on licenses, serious games, psychological profiling, publisher/developer relations, and contract negotiation skills. Upon completion, students should be able to understand how a game evolves from concept to the customer.
SGD 159. SGD Production Management. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the techniques and methods used in interactive game production and how to manage a project. Emphasis is placed on scheduling, production plans, marketing and budgeting. Upon completion, students should be able to manage a team, track production, and understand the process of project management.
SGD 161. SGD 2D Animation. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the fundamental principles of animation used in simulation and game development. Emphasis is placed on historical survey of animation, aspects of the animation process and animation techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to produce character sketches, morph simple objects, create walk and run cycles and develop professional storyboards.
SGD 162. SGD 3D Animation I. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the fundamental principles of 3D animation used in simulation and game development. Emphasis is placed on a historical survey of 3D animation, aspects of the 3D animation techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to produce 3D character sketches, morph simple objects, create walk and run cycles and develop professional storyboards.
SGD 164. SGD Audio/Video. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces various aspects of audio and video and their application in simulations and games. Topics include techniques for producing and editing audio and video for multiple digital mediums. Upon completion, students should be able to produce and edit audio and video for simulations and games.
SGD 165. SGD Character Development Development. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the concepts needed to create fictional personalities for use in digital videos, animations, simulations, and games. Topics include aspects of character, developing backgrounds, mannerisms, and voice. Upon completion, students should be able to develop characters and backgrounds for simulations and games.
SGD 168. SGD Mobile Programming I. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the mobile simulation and game programming process. Topics include mobile simulation/game programming, performance tuning, animation, sound effects, music, and mobile networks. Upon completion, students should be able to apply simulation/game programming concepts to the creation of mobile simulations and games.
SGD 171. Flash Simulation and Game Programming. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the Flash programming environment for use in simulation and game development. Topics include timeline effects, extensibility layers, alias text, globalization tools, ActionScript and lingo programming. Upon completion, students should be able to create a simple simulation or game using Flash.
SGD 172. SGD Virtual Environments. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course covers the use of virtual reality tools and techniques in simulation and game development. Emphasis is placed on acquiring the skills necessary to create scalable virtual characters and environments for use in simulations and games. Upon completion, students should be able to create a simple game or simulation in a virtual environment.
SGD 173. Lighting and Shading Algorithms. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the concepts of various lighting and shading algorithms for use in simulation and game development. Topics include various tools used to create light and shadows. Upon completion, students should be able to apply knowledge of various lighting and shading algorithms to the creation of simulation and games.
SGD 174. SGD Level Design I. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the tools used to create levels for real-time simulation and games. Topics include level design, architecture theory, modeling for 3D engines, and texturing methods. Upon completion, students should be able to design simple levels using industry-standard tools.
SGD 181. Machinima. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course covers machinima techniques in the simulation and game industry. Emphasis is placed on developing movies and animations within industry-standard game engines for simulations and games. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of in-game cinematic creation.
SGD 210. 3D Data Capture. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces students to the tools used to capture data in a 3D environment. Emphasis is placed on capturing data from motion capture and/or 3D scanning devices for use in 3D models and animations. Upon completion, students should be able to capture data from a 3D environment and import for use in 3D models, simulations, and animations.
SGD 212. Simulation and Game Development Design II. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course covers the advanced principles of simulation and game design. Topics include advanced design concepts in simulation and game development. Upon completion, students should be able to design an advanced simulation or game.
SGD 213. Simulation Game Development Programming II. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course covers advanced programming concepts used to create simulations and games. Emphasis is placed on acquiring advanced programming skills for use in creating simulations and games. Upon completion, students should be able to program an advanced simulation or game.
SGD 214. SGD 3D Modeling II. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the tools used to create and animate advanced 3-dimensional models. Emphasis is placed on identifying and utilizing the tools required to create and animate advanced 3D models. Upon completion, students should be able to create and animate advanced 3D models using 3D modeling tools.
SGD 232. Survey of Game Engines. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course provides students with an overview of various types of game engines. Emphasis is placed on learning industry-standard game engines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the different types of game engines.
SGD 237. Rigging 3D Models. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course covers the fundamentals of rigging 3D models for animation. Emphasis is placed on learning how to properly weight a model, rig it with a skeleton, and create fluid movement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to properly rig 3D models.
SGD 244. SGD 3D Modeling III. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course is designed to further a student's knowledge in creating visually compelling 3D models through the use of industry-standard software. Emphasis is placed on learning how to develop accurate textures and normal maps. Upon completion, students should be able to develop industry-caliber 3D models.
SGD 268. SGD Mobile Programming II II. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces advanced mobile simulation and game programming processes. Topics include advanced mobile simulation/game platforms, performance tuning, animation, sound effects, music, and mobile networks. Upon completion, students should be able to apply advanced simulation/game programming concepts to the creation of mobile simulations and games.
SGD 271. Advanced Flash Programming. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course is designed to expand students' previous knowledge of the Flash programming environment. Emphasis is placed on learning advanced Flash techniques for use in the simulation and game industry. Upon completion, students should be able to create industry-quality simulations or games using Flash.
SGD 274. SGD Level Design II. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the advanced tools used to create levels for real-time simulations and games. Topics include advanced-level guide and architecture theory, concepts related to "critical path" and "flow," game balancing, playtesting, and storytelling. Upon completion, students should be able to design complex levels using industry-standard tools.
SGD 285. SGD Software Engineering. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces object-oriented software engineering concepts related to simulation and game development. Topics include systematic approaches to the development, operation and maintenance of simulations and games. Upon completion, students should be able to apply software engineering techniques to the development of simulations and games.
SGD 289. Simulation and Game Development Project. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
This course provides students with the opportunity to create a functional simulation or game with minimal instructor support. Emphasis is placed upon verbal and written communication, skill documentation, professional presentation and user training. Upon completion, students should be able to create and professionally present a fully functional simulation or game.