Simulation and Game Development
Fun games, serious business! Games can be fun, but what most people do not realize is that the same skills necessary to make computer games are becoming appreciated by science and engineering disciplines. The scientific and industrial use of gaming technology is usually referred to as simulation.
One of the most used applications of computer game technology in the industrial community is to train pilots in flight simulators instead of taking the risk of training beginners in a real aircraft. Pilots can engage in realistic situations before risking lives or the expense of flight. Another example is the simulation of product changes without the expense of manufacturing modifications. Companies can model a product, make changes only in the model, and come to a realistic conclusion regarding the performance of the product without actually making any concrete changes. As you may be able to conclude, the field of simulation is young and will produce results we cannot even imagine.
What does a Simulation and Game Development student learn?
Students will receive hands-on training in design, 3D modeling, software engineering, database administration, and programming for the purpose of creating simulations and games.
What’s the job outlook?
Once the student graduates, he or she should qualify for employment as a designer, artist, animator, programmer, database administrator, tester, quality assurance analyst, engineer, and administrator in the entertainment industry, the health care industry, engineering, forensics, education, NASA, and government agencies. North Carolina hosts many game related companies, such as Epic, Virtual Heroes, and EA Sports; and the industry is getting bigger every day.
Do you have the skills necessary?
Once our students finish the Simulation and Game Development program, they will have learned how to:
To find out how you can become uniquely qualified in the simulation and game development industry, contact Scott Barlowe, Program Head, Simulation and Game Development Technology at (704)991-0368 or sbarlowe5671@stanly.edu.