Students in the Simulation and Game Development Art & Modeling AAS degree program receive hands-on training in design, 3D modeling, animation and level design for the purpose of creating simulations and games.
Students in the Simulation and Game Development Programming AAS degree program receive hands-on training in software engineering, game engine usage and programming so they can create simulations and games.
Business for Simulation and Game Development is the fourth in a series of step certificates toward a Simulation and Game Development degree. This certificate introduces students to the business development side of the industry, such as the creation of budgets and schedules, and tackles advanced topics in programming and art.
The Level Design Certificate prepares students for entry-level positions as a level designer within the simulation or video game industry by helping them understand the basics of level design in game engines.
The mobile game development certificate prepares students with skills needed to build games or simulations for mobile devices. This certificate focuses primarily on Apple devices and secondarily the Android market.
The Simulation and Game Development Modeling and Animation certificate focuses on the skills needed for an entry-level artist within the simulation or video game industry. Training includes 3D modeling, animation and character development.
Fundamentals I is the first in a series of four step certificates toward the Simulation and Game Development degree. This certificate introduces design, texturing, traditional art and programming basics, as well as what to expect with a career in simulation or video game development.
Fundamentals II is the second in a series of four certificates toward the Associate in Applied Science degree in Simulation and Game Development. This certificate program covers topics in 3D modeling, documentation and advanced design principals and introduces programming languages used in the industry.
The Simulation and Game Development Production Certificate program focuses on skills needed for entry-level positions in the production side of game development or simulation. Course material includes training for management of a production team, business, development, design and documentation. This will examine both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
This certificate prepares students for an entry-level programming position within the simulation or video game industry.
Quality Assurance is the third in a series of four certificates toward an Associate in Applied Science degree in Simulation and Game Development. This certificate focuses on skills required for a position as a quality assurance tester in the simulation or video game industry.
This certificate focuses on training students in the creation and integration of 3D art assets and tools into the simulation and game development pipeline.
Wake Tech's Technical Animation Certificate prepares students to create assets using 3D data capture and advanced animation techniques.