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Interactive Simulation and Game Technology (Game Design) 
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Do you love to play video games? Are you intrigued by how they are made with constantly evolving interactive technology? Would you like to find a job where you can use your artistic, creative and technical skills? If so, check out the Interactive Simulation and Game Technology (Game Design) program.

Interactive Simulation and Game Technology was offered at Richland College for the first time in Fall 2007.

Our goal is to provide a rigorous educational program that’s relevant to today’s job market.

It’s a three-pronged approach that combines a solid art and design background with cutting-edge programming and animation techniques, adding the interpersonal skills you’ll need to succeed in a teamwork-based job environment for:

  • Video game design 
  • Television and film production
  • Medical and scientific simulation
  • Industrial animation, particularly in the aeronautic and transportation industries
  • Engineering
  • Education and government 
Get started now in Game Design at DCCCD! 

The Game Design program offers a two-year associate degree designed to prepare you for a career in the electronic game industry or other fields that use interactive simulation, such as entertainment, communications and education.

In addition to specializations in art and programming, the associate degree includes a core of courses designed for transfer to four-year universities.

There are three specialization tracks:

1. Artist/Animation
2. Programming 
3. Educational Game Design

Other Degree and Certificate Options

Dallas County Community College District offers nearly 350 career and technical degrees and certificates, plus nearly 50 academic degrees. For more information, see a chart of our degree plans by location or visit our credit programs home page.

Find out how to get started in the game design program, see what courses are offered, look at our faculty profiles and get contact information.
Studying game design can open doors to several career paths. Find out more about career possibilities and potential salaries.
Check out the career paths of some of our many successful students.