Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Online Campus
- Pathway: Creative Arts, Design & Media
- Program Code: 10-153-1
- Offering: In-class, Online
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Computer Simulation and Gaming Degree
Description
Prepare for a career in animation and gaming, plus attain skills transferable to other industries such as computer programming, multimedia development and film production. Students have opportunities to focus on game design or programming.
Testers, designers and producers are in demand as the use of this technology increases rapidly. New games are continually in production, and computer simulations are used as educational and training tools in schools and businesses.
You can earn the Unity Developer technical diploma on the way to completing this associate degree.
Additional program details: This cross-discipline program is designed to create a work-like environment while teaching planning, design, development and testing of products. Gain skills in upcoming technologies, object-oriented programming concepts, computer software languages, creative design, modeling, teamwork and problem analysis. You will plan, create, produce and test simulations and games while understanding market applications, user ramifications and testing requirements.
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Career Outlook
Related Programs
Animation
MATC’s unique facilities and the program’s innovative curriculum offer a comprehensive background in animation. Students have opportunities to learn about 2D animation and 3D animation. Portfolio reviews in several courses are designed to assist you in compiling work samples to show employers.
Unity Developer
Make MATC your first choice for learning about 3D software. Through this program, you will develop the skills necessary to learn the Unity 3D software creation tool, which is used to develop simulations, video games, training programs and educational software.
Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSG-110 | Introduction to Computer Simulation and Gaming ^ | 3 |
| CSG-114 | Introduction to Game Development/Programming ^ (or) CSG-131 Introduction to Game Design |
3 |
| CSG-115 | CSG Production ^ | 3 |
| CSG-117 | Game Logic and Problem-Solving ^ | 3 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| CSG-118 | Game Engine Scripting ‡ ^ | 3 |
| CSG-120 | Interactive Display Production 1 ^ | 1 |
| CSG-127 | Agile Project Management | 3 |
| CSG-128 | Intermediate Game Development Programmer ‡ (or) CSG-133 Intermediate Game Design ‡ |
3 |
| CSG-129 | CSG Architecture ‡ | 2 |
| CSG-130 | CSG Design ‡ | 3 |
| ENG-197 | Technical Reporting ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG course |
3 |
| CSG-179 | CSG API Programming ‡ ^ | 4 |
| CSG-181 | CSG Collaborative Lab ‡ | 4 |
| CSG-185 | Data Structures for Game Developers ‡ (or) CSG-138 Advanced Game Design ‡ |
3 |
| MATH-107 | College Mathematics ‡ ^ (or) Any 200-level MATH course |
3 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| ANIM-160 | Animation Portfolio ‡ | 2 |
| CSG-119 | Designing Interactive Displays ‡ ^ | 3 |
| CSG-132 | Artifcial Intelligence ‡ | 3 |
| CSG-180 | Multimedia Collaborative Lab ‡ | 3 |
| SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI course |
3 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
64 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Unity Developer technical diploma.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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2024-2025 Program Flyer
Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
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Program Outcomes
- Create an animated asset for a product
- Build assets suitable for export and/or rendering to target platforms
- Apply fundamental artistic concepts to the 3D environment
- Implement project management skills
Admission Requirements
- Demonstration of basic computer skills in OS, word processing and the internet
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