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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2025-2026 Catalog Program: Entertainment Media Technology - Animation and Simulation Design Technology Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Entertainment Media Technology - Animation and Simulation Design Technology

(VC-IMD; TC-IMD; AAS-IMD)

Program Description:

The Animation and Simulation Design Technology program emphasizes the techniques and tools used in game design and the creative design or content of such media.  Modern animation skills are developed through hands-on training and professional business outcomes.  Also included is in-depth analysis and training in three-dimensional animation skills, both for entertainment and industrial applications.  The program prepares students for high-wage, high-demand, entry-level employment in the entertainment media production field.

Campus Locations:

Rankin - 601.936.1867 • Vicksburg - 601.629.6881

Career Certificate

Course NameSemester HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
IMT 1114 - Introduction to Animation and Simulation Design 4
IMT 1214 - Game Theory and Mechanics 4
IMT 1313 - Video Game Programming I 3
IMT 1414 - Photography for Games 4
IMT 1513 - Introduction to 3D Modeling 3
IMT 1524 - Intermediate 3D Modeling 4
IMT 1613 - Advanced 3D Modeling 3
ETT 1223 - Illustration and Artistic Rendering 3
LLS 1312 - Orientation 2

**Completion Award: Career Certificate in Entertainment Media Technology - Animation and Simulation Design Technology 30 SH

Technical Certificate

Course NameSemester HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
IMT 2113 - Video Game Programming II 3
IMT 2213 - Marketing for Game Design 3
IMT 2312 - Business of Game Development 2
IMT 2413 - Animation and Simulation Design Seminar 3
IMT 2512 - Game Evaluation 2
IMT 2612 - Audio Design and Production for Animation and Simulation 2

**Completion Award: Technical Certificate in Entertainment Media Technology - Animation and Simulation Design Technology 45 SH

Associate of Applied Science

Course NameSemester HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ENG 1033 - Technical English OR  ENG 1113 - English Composition I / ENG 1114 - English Composition I 3-4 SH 3
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I OR  SPT 2173 - Interpersonal Communication 3 SH 3
  • Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 SH
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 SH
  • Mathematics/Science Elective 3-4 SH 

    • ( MAT 1033 - Technical Mathematics OR  MAT 1313 - College Algebra / MAT 1314 - College Algebra or higher OR  any Laboratory Science)

    **Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science in Entertainment Media Technology - Animation and Simulation Design Technology 60-62 SH

    **Additional Graduation Requirements:

    • Orientation - Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take Orientation (LLS 1312/RST 1312) to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement. The RST/LLS 1312 graduation requirement will be waived for CTE students who have successfully obtained the Smart Start Credential and can submit the credential prior to applying for graduation.
    • Assessment - An Assessment Prep review course(s) and Skills Assessment exam(s) are required to graduate from this program.
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