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This program offers comprehensive training in simulation science, game animation, and virtual environment creation, establishing a strong base for careers in game development, simulation technology, and software engineering.
Housed within Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's College of Arts and Sciences, the Simulation Science, Games and Animation (SSGA) department focuses on expanding knowledge through creative content development, cross-disciplinary research, and providing students with fundamental skills in simulation technology, game creation, and animation techniques. Our dedicated faculty members cultivate a diverse learning environment, preparing students to become innovators in crafting engaging digital experiences that utilize new technologies to enhance human interaction while developing enduring analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
The curriculum emphasizes hands-on production projects, enabling students to collaborate on developing virtual environments and interactive experiences across gaming platforms, spatial computing applications, and simulation systems using professional-grade software and advanced hardware.
Sample coursework includes:
Game System Design
Interactive Digital Media
Virtual Environment Creation
3D Character Animation
Networked Game Systems
Game Engine Development