As the first state-approved associate degree program in game development in the United States, this program has set the standard for SGD.
Learn transferable workflows and concepts, including Unity, Unreal Engine, VR/AR, programming fundamentals and simulation development.
You’ll create a portfolio of projects that shows employers what you can do, giving you concrete examples of your skills when applying for jobs.
Emphasis on teamwork, communication and problem-solving prepares students for production environments and work-based learning experiences.
As an associate degree student, you will follow a comprehensive curriculum that covers the core knowledge and skills needed in simulation and game development. You will also participate in work-based learning, or practical training that connects what you learn in class to real jobs.
This unique combination of project-based curriculum, portfolio development, collaboration and mastery of industry tools helps prepare students for both employment and transfer to a four-year institution.
Students develop technical, creative and professional skills for game development, interactive media and real-time simulation. Core areas include:
As a rule of thumb, anything marketed as a "gaming" computer should be able to run the applications that your courses will require.
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Game design focuses on ideas and player experience. Designers create the rules, mechanics, levels, story, characters and overall gameplay. They decide how the game should work and feel.
Game development, on the other hand, focuses on creating the game technically. Developers use programming, art, audio and game engines to turn the design into a working game.
In short, game design means planning the game, whereas game development is mainly about building the game.
