This document provides information on the Simulation & Game Development Pathway program at Stanly Community College, including certificates and degrees offered. The 2-year Associate of Applied Science degree and certificate programs in Novice, Advanced, and Expert Game Design provide hands-on training in areas such as design, modeling, programming, and management to prepare students for careers in the simulation and game development industry. The regional projected growth for jobs in this field is 13.9% and the average salary is $45,115. The program head or Success Coach is available to assist students with course planning.

1. Simulation & Game Development Pathway
Associate of Applied Science: A25450 • Certificate — Novice Game Design: C25450NG
Certificate — Advanced Game Design: C25450AG • Certificate — Expert Game Design: C25450EG
Timeframe: 2019-2029
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$45,115
13.9%
REGIONAL PROJECTED GROWTH
AVERAGE SALARY:
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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, healthcare, education, and
government organizations.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate advanced skill in one specialty area of simulation and game
development.
• Design and plan an advanced simulation
or game.
• Construct a playable simulation or game
level.
• Create an animation for a simulation or
game.
• Demonstrate proficiency in game programming.
• Generate cinematic sequences.
• Model a simulation or game object.

2. The program head or Success Coach will assist with planning individual and part-time course sequences.
Simulation & Game Development Pathway
Stanly Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane,
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Stanly Community College. Website: http://www.sacscoc.org
Stanly Community College is an equal opportunity educational institution and employer. The College does not practice or condone discrimination in any form against students, employees, or applicants on the grounds
of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability consistent with the Assurance of Compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1992.
Associate in Applied Science
(Full-time and Part-time sequence)
AAS
Full Time
AAS
Part-Time
(Suggested
Sequence)
Course Course Name
Credit
Hours
Novice
Game Design
Certificate
Advanced
Game Design
Certificate
Expert
Game Design
Certificate
Term 1
Term 1
ACA 111 College Student Success 1 X X X
SGD 111 Introduction to Simulation & Game Development 3 X
SGD 114 3D Modeling 3 X
Term 6 CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 X
Term 7
SGD 116 Graphic Design Tools 3 X
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3
Term 2
Term 2
SGD 112 Simulation and Game Development Design 3 X
SGD 214 3D Modeling II 3 X
Term 12 MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy 3
Term 8 SGD 165 Character Development 3 X
Term 3
Term 3 Humanities Elective 3
Term 9 Social Science Elective 3
Term 4
Term 10
CTS 115 Information Systems Business Concepts 3
CIS 115 Introduction to Programming Logic 3
Term 12 ENG 112 Writing and Research in the Discipline 3
Term 4
SGD 161 Simulation and Game Animation 3 X
SGD 212 SGD Design II 3 X
Term 5
Term 5
SGD 244 3D Modeling II 3 X
SGD 162 Simulation and Game 3-D Animation 3 X
Term 8 CSC 134 C++ Programming 3 X
Term 11
SGD 289 Simulation and Game Development Project 3
Technical Elective 3