The game development associate of applied science degree provides students with the focused knowledge and understanding of game design and development useful in qualifying for entry-level industry positions as game programmers, tool builders, collision detection developers, engine builders and interface programmers as well as video and online training developers, Q/A (Question/Answer) Testers, customer supporters and simulations developers. Completion of this degree program will greatly enhance students' ability to create code for 2D/3D graphics and real-time virtual environments. Additional skills will include an understanding of game ethics, of the proper presentation of "game bibles" and of math and physics required to model a realistic game world.

(Major Code 2650; CIP Code 50.0411)

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Program Learning Outcomes

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is committed to offering high-quality affordable programs that focus on developing knowledge and skills conducive to life-long learning. Both the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and Institutional Learning Outcomes convey JCCC's approach to programmatic outcomes. Additionally, students who successfully complete the Game Development, AAS from JCCC will be able to:

  • Use a game engine to prototype ideas and concepts.
  • Develop code that is functional, efficient, and elegant for the purpose of developing games.
  • Work in teams and individually to overcome complex challenges.
  • Adapt prototypes into completed release builds.