{"id":5,"date":"2024-05-16T12:40:56","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T16:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/simulation-game-development\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-01-07T11:30:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T16:30:02","slug":"simulation-and-game-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/simulation-game-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Simulation and Game Development"},"content":{"rendered":" <div class=\"mb-4 text-larger\"> Embark on an adventure that will change your life and turn your passion for gaming into a lucrative career. CFCC&#8217;s cutting-edge program is designed to level up your skills and land you in the heart of the gaming industry. <\/div> <p>The Simulation and Game Development curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the gaming industry as content designers, game designers, game programmers, level designers, asset modelers, and gameplay animators.<\/p> <div class=\"mb-4 mt-4\"> <h4>What will I learn with a Simulation and Gaming Degree?<\/h4> <\/div>  <div class=\"mb-4\"> <strong>Answer:<\/strong> Using Unreal Engine 5, students will gain the foundational knowledge of game design, both technically and artistically. They will craft engaging game mechanics, create and maintain documentation, and execute game ideas into playable realities. 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