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Graphics, Gaming & Simulation Artists

...A specialization in Computer Science Technology

In this specialization, students learn to design and create systems and programs to meet the graphics and simulation programming needs of business and industry. As a graduate, you can seek positions in the industry as an entry-level programmer with knowledge and skills applicable to computer graphics, gaming and simulation.

Upon successfully completing the required course-work, TSTC will award you an Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Science Technology. Full-time, academically prepared students can complete the program in approximately two years.

Graphics, Gaming and Simulation Artists
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Total Credits: 72

First Semester			Credits
GAME	1309	Introduction to Animation Programming	3
GAME	1303	Introduction to Game Design and Development	3
ITSE	1307	Introduction to C++ Programming	3
ENGL	1301	Compostion I	3
Semester Total 12

Second Semester			Credits
ARTC	2405	Digital Imaging II	4
ARTV	1303	Basic Animation	3
GAME	1304	Level Design	3
ARTT	1241	Creative Drawing	2
Semester Total 12

Third Semester			Credits
GAME	1212	Game Theory	2
GAME	2332	Project Development I	3
GAME	2341	Game Scripting	3
ARTV	1211	Storyboard	2
ARTT	1251	Interpretive Figure Drawing	2
Semester Total 12

Fourth Semester			Credits
ARTV	2345	3-D Modeling and Rendering II	3
ARTV	2351	3-D Animation II	3
GAME	2334	Project Development II	3
FLMC	2331	Computers in Video Production II	3
Semester Total 12

Fifth Semester			Credits
GAME	2336	Lighting, Shading, Texture	3
ITSE	1378	Software Development	3
ENGL	2311	Technical and Business Writing (or ENGL 1302)	3
MATH	1314	College Algebra	3
Semester Total 12

Sixth Semester			Credits
ARTV	2340	Portfolio Development for 3-D Animation	3
INEW	2332	Comprehensive Software Project II (Coding, Testing and Implementation)	3
PSYC	2301	General Psychology	3
HUMA	1301	Introduction to Humanities^*	3
Semester Total 12

^See the department for a list of approved* academic/general education electives, including cooperative educational opportunities that can be substituted for this course.


Capstone course: A required learning experience which results in a consolidation and synthesis of a student's educational experience. The capstone experience certifies mastery of entry-level work place competencies.

Courses are subject to change. Contact the department chair for an update.

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