Game Development & Simulation Programming Technology
The Bachelor Degree Program in Game Development & Simulation Programming Technology will prepare students for careers in Game Programming and Software Engineering. The program builds on the foundations laid in the Associate’s Degree Program with emphasis placed on acquiring the technical skills necessary to implement games on a variety of platforms including phones, handheld devices, Nintendo, XBox, and other game platforms.
Through studying and applying key principles of software design, as well as specific game algorithms and techniques, students will learn to design and implement games of increasing size and complexity. Class work is centered around developing games in small teams, an approach which allows students to acquire both the technical and interpersonal skills necessary for the game and simulation industry.
A key feature of the program is the senior capstone project where students will bring together knowledge gained throughout the program. Under the supervision of a faculty member, students in teams of two to four will design and develop a game over a period of six months. The project work will be evaluated by a team of three faculty members.
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be prepared to apply for positions such as game design prototype engineer, game designer, level designer and game developer. Graduates will also qualify for positions such as system developer, analyst, programmer, software engineer, web programmer, planner or developer.
