Game, Simulation & Animation Design
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Our Program
Why Choose Game, Simulation & Animation Design?
- Exercise your creative & your technical skills every day
- Be able to choose to work independently or as part of an organization
- Learn to use industry-standard software, such as Adobe, Autodesk, Epic & Unity
- Use state-of-the-art hardware in our labs as you learn to create:
- 2D & 3D games
- Simulation & animation assets
- Projects
- Demo reels
- Create a job interview-ready portfolio of your best work
Prepare for What You Will Do at Work
- Design complex graphics & animations
- Create 2D & 3D images of objects or characters in motion
- Develop video game features, such as story lines, characters & game mechanics
- Collaborate with others on the development team to identify game or simulation details & specifications.
Marketable Skills You Will Learn
- Critical thinking
- Reasoning
- Communication
- Personal & social responsibility
- Teamwork
- Computer literacy
Before You Enroll, Think About:
- During our program, you must be prepared to work on projects outside of class time.
- You can apply the software skills you will learn in settings other than video game design, such as movie or television production.
- 3 skills or work style traits that will help you succeed in this field:
- Attention to detail
- Cooperation
- Creativity
Need a boost to get ready for college?
Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.
Degrees & Certificates
Degree
Certificates
Level 1
- Information Technology: Animation for Game & Simulation
- Information Technology: Game & Simulation Programming I
Level 2
How Much Time & Money to Finish?
2024–2025 Academic Year
Degree or Certificate | Program Title | Semester Credit Hours | Total Tuition & Fees |
---|---|---|---|
AAS | Information Technology-Game, Simulation and Animation Design | 60 | $4,440 |
CRT1 | Animation for Game and Simulation | 18 | $1,332 |
CRT1 | Game and Simulation Programming I | 25 | $1,850 |
CRT2 | Game and Simulation Programming II | 30 | $2,220 |
Notes:
- Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
- Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.
Continuing Education Programs
Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.
Earn More Choices & More Money
Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to promotion opportunities.
Next steps
- Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
- Explore transfer schools
Start on Your Pathway!
- Apply to TCC
- Find out about financial aid
- Talk to an academic advisor
- Visit career services
- Request a transcript evaluation if you are transferring to TCC
Contact
South Campus
Michael A. Jackson
Assistant Professor & Department Chair
Call 817-515-4578
Email michael.jackson@tccd.edu
Updated August 02, 2024