Game Development & Simulation Programming Technology

Associate in Science Degree

The Associate’s Degree program in Game Development and Simulation Programming Technology will prepare students for entry-level careers in video game programming and software engineering as well as for entry-level positions in a variety of digital, desktop production environments. This degree granting program combines the unique skills of multimedia designers and software engineering technicians in order to prepare students for the exciting field of video game development as well as for the simulation industry. Students will learn how to design video games for devices, such as GameBoy, Nintendo, Xbox, PSP, PlayStation, etc., and will be introduced to the video game development process.

The program will provide students with a solid understanding of the video game industry through courses from both the multimedia and the software engineering curriculums and from specific game development courses. An important component of the curriculum is building a portfolio that will include the games designed and developed by students.

Graduates the Game Development and Simulation Programming Technology will be eligible for entry-level positions such as junior game designer, quality assurance engineer, and junior programmer. Students can earn their Associate’s Degree in Game Development and Simulation Programming Technology in as little as 18 months, days or evenings. In addition, after completing certain prerequisites, graduates of this program are eligible to continue on for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management.

 

Video game industry's need spurs schools to offer degree programs.

 

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