“Software does not create good art and design — you do. This program is made to challenge you and to allow you to think like a designer.” — Jeremy Roden, ISGT program coordinator and lead faculty
How to Get Started
To get started in the Interactive Simulation and Game Technology (game design) program, complete the admissions process at Richland College.
When you meet with an academic advisor, mention your interest in the Interactive Simulation and Game Technology (game design) program so he or she can help you determine which courses you should take.
If you are planning to earn an associate degree or certificate, please note that you must complete 25 percent of your degree requirements at the college awarding the degree.
Tuition
Dallas County residents pay $117 per three-hour class — that’s $39 per credit hour, or less than $500 for a full semester load of 12 credit hours.
Compare that to what you’d pay elsewhere! See DCCCD tuition rates for tuition according to your place of residency.
Courses Offered (Curriculum)
Our catalog provides detailed information about the courses we offer and the courses required for the two-year Associate in Applied Sciences degree in Interactive Simulation and Game Technology.
Student Works
See a gallery of level designs created by this program’s students in the Unreal game engine.
Related Programs at DCCCD
Interested in computer technology or graphic design but still not sure what you’re looking for? Take a look at some of our other computer- and graphics-related programs at DCCCD.
Faculty Profiles
Our game design faculty members not only have relevant degrees but also have real-world experience in education, leadership, film, game design and the traditional arts, which makes them able to relate to the challenges you’ll face in the job market.
Our instructors work closely with you one-on-one, encouraging you and helping you to succeed in school and on the job. See profiles of our faculty in the game design program.
Transferring From DCCCD
The Interactive Simulation and Game Technology program is designed for direct entry into the workforce. However, if you are interested in earning a degree at a four-year institution, please visit the Transfer Services Web site for guidance on the transfer process.
Links for More Information
Note: Links to the following Web sites are provided for your convenience and information and do not constitute official endorsement by DCCCD.
- About.Com’s Profiles of Major Names in the Animation Industry gives a brief overview of the top companies that have been pioneers in the animation industry, including Dreamworks Animation SKG, Eidos Interactive, Pixar Animation Studios, Square Enix and the Walt Disney Co.
- Animation entry on Wikipedia
- Animation Industry Database (AIDB), a resource for the professional animation, visual effects and gaming-related communities, offers information on almost 5,000 companies and schools in more than 100 categories, from animation production to advertising agencies.
- CG Channel is an online magazine dedicated to computer graphics and the world of visual effects. Updated every weekday, it has news, a forum, a gallery and job listings.
- Eidos Interactive Ltd. and SCi Entertainment Group (SEG), two of the United Kingdom’s largest video game publishers, merged in 2005 to become one of the world’s leading developers of entertainment software. SCi Entertainment Group is the parent company, trading on the London Stock Exchange and visible for all financial and corporate company matters. Eidos Interactive Ltd. (Eidos) is the company brand and consumer identity of the business, with publishing operations across Europe and the United States and several development studios, including Crystal Dynamics, IO Interactive and Pivotal Games, as well as a valuable stake in other studios.
- The Game Designer entry on Wikipedia has gaming terminology and history and lists notable video and computer game designers.
- GameSpot offers news, reviews, previews, updates, forums and cheat codes for PC, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation3 (PS3), PlayStation2 (PS2), PlayStationPortable (PSP) and Nintendo DS.
- International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is dedicated to improving developers’ careers and lives through community, professional development and advocacy, and also sponsors a special interest group (SIG) for Women in Game Development.
- Why Gaming? has questions and answers about the gaming industry and the job market for game design professionals, including information about opportunities in Texas. The page is located on the Baylor University Web site in its section about Baylor’s Computer Science Gaming Track bachelor’s degree program.
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If you have questions about the game design program that aren’t answered on our Web site, please feel free to contact us.