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2026-2027 Catalog [Effective Fall 2026]

Simulation and Game Development, AAS - CIP Code: 50.0411

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The Simulation and Game Development curriculum provides a broad background in simulation and game development with practical applications in creative arts, visual arts, audio/video technology, creative writing, modeling, design, programming and management.

Students will receive hands-on training in design, 3D modeling, and programming for the purpose of creating simulations and games.

Graduates should qualify for employment as designers, artists, animators, programmers, testers, quality assurance analysts, engineers and administrators in the entertainment industry, health care, education, corporate training, and government organizations.

Upon successful completion of the Simulation and Game Development program, graduates should be able to:

Develop games and simulations for education, training, and other commercial entities
Identify programming proficiency for various media, including 2-D and 3-D graphics, animation, and sound
Design a game or simulation to meet end-user requirements
Develop a game or simulation that incorporates proper Object-Oriented programming methodologies
Identify inefficiencies in programming practices
Select the appropriate programming language and development tools to most effectively meet project requirements

Gateway Courses SGD 112 and SGD 113 . A minimum grade of C required in both.

This degree can be completed in a traditional or completely online format. For more information about eDegree programs, please visit the eDegree website. http://edegree.gtcc.edu

Fall Semester I

8 Weeks Session 1

ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
SGD 111 Introduction to SGD Credits: 3 ²
SGD 112 SGD Design I Credits: 3 ²

Session 1 Credits: 9

8 Weeks Session 2

SGD 113 SGD Programming I Credits: 3 ²
MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I Credits: 3
OR
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3

Session 2 Credits: 6

Total Credits: 15

Spring Semester I

8 Weeks Session 1

SGD 212 SGD Design II Credits: 3 ³
SGD 213 SGD Programming II Credits: 3 ³

Session 1 Credits: 6

8 Weeks Session 2

SGD 114 SGD 3D Modeling I Credits: 3 ³
SGD 126 SG Engine Design Credits: 3 ³
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3

Session 2 Credits: 9

Total Credits: 15

Summer Semester I

8 Weeks Session

SGD 165 SGD Character Development Credits: 3 ⁴
SGD 174 SGD Level Design I Credits: 3 ⁴

Total Credits: 6

Fall Semester II

8 Weeks Session 1

SGD 161 SGD 2D Animation Credits: 3 ²
SGD 274 SGD Level Design II Credits: 3 ²

Session 1 Credits: 6

8 Weeks Session 2

SGD 168 SGD Mobile Programming I Credits: 3 ²
SGD 180 SGD HTML Programming I Credits: 3 ²
SGD 214 SGD 3D Modeling II Credits: 3 ²

Session 2 Credits: 9

Total Credits: 15

Spring Semester II

8 Weeks Session 1

SGD 134 SG Quality Assurance Credits: 3 ³
SGD 280 SGD HTML Programming II Credits: 3 ³
SGD 289 SGD Capstone Project Credits: 3 ³

Session 1 Credits: 9

8 Weeks Session 2

Communications Elective Credits: 3 ¹
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credits: 3

Session 2 Credits: 6

Total Credits: 15

Total credit hours required for degree: 66

Electives

1. Communications Electives

Choose one course from the following:

COM 110 Introduction to Communication Credits: 3
COM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COM 231 Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting Credits: 3

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Pick List

ART 111 Art Appreciation Credits: 3
ART 114 Art History Survey I Credits: 3
ART 115 Art History Survey II Credits: 3
ART 118 Art by Women Credits: 3
ART 121 Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3
ART 131 Drawing I Credits: 3
ART 132 Drawing II Credits: 3
ART 240 Painting I Credits: 3
ART 241 Painting II Credits: 3
ART 281 Sculpture I Credits: 3
ART 283 Ceramics I Credits: 3
COM 140 Introduction to Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation Credits: 3
DRA 112 Literature of the Theatre Credits: 3
DRA 120 Voice for Performance Credits: 3
DRA 126 Storytelling Credits: 3
DRA 128 Children’s Theatre Credits: 3
DRA 130 Acting I Credits: 3
DRA 211 Theatre History I Credits: 3
ENG 125 Creative Writing I Credits: 3
ENG 131 Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
ENG 231 American Literature I Credits: 3
ENG 232 American Literature II Credits: 3
ENG 241 British Literature I Credits: 3
ENG 242 British Literature II Credits: 3
ENG 251 Western World Literature I Credits: 3
ENG 252 Western World Literature II Credits: 3
ENG 261 World Literature I Credits: 3
ENG 262 World Literature II Credits: 3
ENG 273 African-American Literature Credits: 3
HUM 110 Technology and Society Credits: 3
HUM 115 Critical Thinking Credits: 3
HUM 120 Cultural Studies Credits: 3
HUM 121 The Nature of America Credits: 3
HUM 122 Southern Culture Credits: 3
HUM 130 Myth in Human Culture Credits: 3
HUM 150 American Women’s Studies Credits: 3
HUM 160 Introduction to Film Credits: 3
HUM 161 Advanced Film Studies Credits: 3
HUM 211 Humanities I Credits: 3
HUM 212 Humanities II Credits: 3
MUS 110 Music Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS 111 Fundamentals of Music Credits: 3
MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz Credits: 3
MUS 121 Music Theory I Credits: 3
MUS 122 Music Theory II Credits: 3
MUS 125 Aural Skills I Credits: 1
MUS 126 Aural Skills II Credits: 1
MUS 210 History of Rock Music Credits: 3
PHI 210 History of Philosophy Credits: 3
PHI 215 Philosophical Issues Credits: 3
PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3
REL 110 World Religions Credits: 3
REL 111 Eastern Religions Credits: 3
REL 112 Western Religions Credits: 3
REL 211 Introduction to Old Testament Credits: 3
REL 212 Introduction to New Testament Credits: 3
REL 221 Religion in America Credits: 3

Social Behavioral Science Elective Pick List

ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
HIS 111 World Civilizations I Credits: 3
HIS 112 World Civilizations II Credits: 3
HIS 131 American History I Credits: 3
HIS 132 American History II Credits: 3
HIS 227 Native American History Credits: 3
HIS 236 North Carolina History Credits: 3
POL 120 American Government Credits: 3
POL 210 Comparative Government Credits: 3
POL 220 International Relations Credits: 3
POL 250 Introduction to Political Theory Credits: 3
PSY 110 Life Span Development Credits: 3
PSY 150 General Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 230 Biological Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 237 Social Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 239 Psychology of Personality Credits: 3
PSY 241 Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 265 Behavior Modification Credits: 3
PSY 281 Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 213 Sociology of the Family Credits: 3
SOC 220 Social Problems Credits: 3
SOC 225 Social Diversity Credits: 3
SOC 240 Social Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 242 Sociology of Deviance Credits: 3

Notes:

2. Fall only
3. Spring only
4. Summer only

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