Award: Digital Gaming & Simulation for Artists, C2 - Houston Community College

2023-2024 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Apr 02, 2025

The game artist degree and certificates prepare students to enter the game and/or simulation industry with skills in traditional art and hands-on experience developing games and simulations using the latest software and hardware tools.

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Program CIP Code: 10.0304

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
GAME 1378 - Art For 2D Games Credits: 3
GAME 1306 - Design and Creation of Games Credits: 3
GAME 1373 - Introduction to Perspective Drawing Credits: 3
GAME 1336 - Introduction to 3D Game Modeling Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester ‐ Spring

ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th Century) Credits: 3 OR
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the Present) Credits: 3
GAME 1375 - Principles of Game Concept Art Credits: 3
GAME 2312 - Interactive Audio Credits: 3 OR
GAME 2341 - Game Scripting Credits: 3
GAME 1304 - Level Design Credits: 3
GAME 2376 - Advanced 3D Game Modeling Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

GAME 1314 - Character Sculpting Credits: 3
GAME 2304 - Level Design II Credits: 3
GAME 1374 - Introduction to 3D Game Animation Credits: 3
GAME 2332 - Project Development I Credits: 3 (Capstone)

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester ‐ Spring

Semester Total: 15

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

Semester Total: 12

Total Minimum Credits for the Level 2 Certificate: 42