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Gaming/Computer Artist Track Simulation Option

Associate in Science Professional Studies - Computer Media Technology

This curriculum map contains the new General Education Requirements. Current students should log in to BHCC Self-Service to review their specific program requirements or contact Advising & LifeMap for more information. Prospective students should go to bhcc.edu/admissions and contact an admissions counselor.
Semester 1 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
CMT-101 Game Development Essentials
3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Satisfies Learning Community Requirement

Prerequisites: ENG-095 and ESL-098 or RDG-095 or ELL-103 or placement
CMT-121 Maya Foundations
3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisite: ENG-095 and ESL-098 or RDG-095 or ELL-103 or placement
ENG-111 College Writing I
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Academic Discourse.

(Formerly Area 1)

Prerequisites: ENG-095 and RDG-095, ELL-103 or placement
GenEd-CCC Community & Cultural Contexts
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Community & Cultural Contexts.

(Formerly Areas 2 and 3)

Choose one course from Community and Cultural Contexts Menu

Recommended: SOC-101
GenEd-E General Education Elective
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for General Education Elective.

Choose a course from the General Education Scientific Reasoning, Community/Cultural Contexts, Creative Work or Elective Menus.
Total Credits:
Semester 1 Advising Note:
  • CMT-101: New degree-seeking students enrolled in 9 credits or more must take a Learning Community Seminar or a Learning Community Cluster within their first year
Semester 2 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
CMT-123 Maya Character Modeling
3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisites: CMT-121
CMT-119 Human Character
3

Prerequisite: CMT-101
CMT-103 Managing Game Development
3

Prerequisites: ENG-095 and ESL-098 or RDG-095 or ELL-103 or placement
ENG-112 College Writing II
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Research Writing.

(Formerly Area 1)

Prerequisite: ENG-111
CMT-229 Creating 3D Special Effects
3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisite: CMT-121
Total Credits:
Semester 2 Advising Note:
  • Meet with an advisor to begin career planning activities.
Semester 3 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
CMT-217 3D Modeling and Sculpting
3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisite: CMT-121
VMA-104 Drawing from Observation
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work.

(Formerly Area 6)

Prerequisites: ENG-095 or ELL-103 or placement
CMT-129 Photoshop for Gaming
3

Prerequisite: ENG-095 or ELL-103 and MAT-093 or placement
CMT-223 Maya Character Animation
3

Prerequisite: CMT-123
MAT-172 Contemporary Math I
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Quantitative Problem Solving.

(Formerly Area 4)

Prerequisite: MAT-097 or MAT-098 or placement
Total Credits:
Semester 3 Advising Note:
  • Complete a pre-graduation check with an advisor in LifeMap
Semester 4 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
CMT-249 3D Liquids Simulation
3

Prerequisite: CMT-229
COM-171 Public Speaking and Professional Communication
3
VMA-151 Introduction to Audio Technology
3

Prerequisite: ENG-095 or ELL-103 and MAT-093 or placement
GenEd-SR Scientific Reasoning
4

This course meets the General Education requirement for Scientific Reasoning.

(Formerly Area 5)

Choose one course from Scientific Reasoning Menu
Elective Career Elective
3

Choose one Computer Media Technology (CMT) or Visual and Media Arts (VMA) course.
Total Credits:
Semester 4 Advising Note:
  • Apply for graduation
Last Modified Date: June 16, 2021
Approved for the 2021-2023 College Catalog

Upon Completion of this Concentration Graduates will be able to:

  • Create game characters.
  • Create custom textures for clothing, surfaces and environmental objects.
  • Create 3D objects as game constructs.
  • Create 3D lakes, rivers, streams, beverages, soft candy products and liquefied solids to name a few.
  • Effectively light and shade the game scene.
  • Manage the game development process.

Career Outlook

Students completing this program qualify for entry level positions in local and national gaming and computer simulation companies. The career outlook for computer gaming/simulation opportunities is projected to grow at a rapid rate in the coming years. The inclusion of computer generated graphics in movies, television, educational tutorials and social media have made this career choice very attractive.