Gaming/Computer Programming 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. This course satisfies Learning Communities 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. 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) 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. 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-223 Maya Character Animation	3
Prerequisite: CMT-121
CMT-231 MEL Scripting	3
Prerequisite: CMT-229
VMA-104 Drawing from Observation	3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work. Prerequisites: ENG-095 or ELL-103 or placement
COM-171 Public Speaking and Professional Communication	3

MAT-172 Contemporary Math I	3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Quantitative Problem Solving. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MAT-097 or MAT-098
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 or Approval from the Department Chair
CMT-232 Game Engines	3
Prerequisite: CMT-231 or Department Chair Approval
VMA-151 Introduction to Audio Technology	3
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 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
Select the career elective from the Computer Media Technology or Visual Media Arts Department
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 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.
Animate 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.

Program Overview

This program option prepares students in the fundamentals of 3D game/Simulation design, development and production with a focus towards control and construction of gaming components through the use of scripting and programming languages. The programming focus will concentrate on using coding language skills to animate, construct and schedule user interface actions in a game or simulation environment. Students also learn how to utilize state-of-the-art modeling software to create, construct, shape, texture and animate 3D objects and characters in a computer game environment. The program also teaches students techniques and skills required to incorporate depth, lights, textures and 3D liquids into the 3D game to simulate real-world situations. Students are also instructed in the techniques and tools of game program development, management and scheduling techniques.