Eastern Michigan University recently signed an articulation
agreement with Macomb Community College (MCC) that will
allow students to earn a bachelor's of science degree in
simulation, animation and gaming (SAG).
"SAG is one of our fastest growing programs," said John
Boyless, director of the EMU School of Technology Studies. "It
hasn't been a year since we started this interdisciplinary
program. This agreement with MCC is a win for both institutions
but, more importantly, the students."
"We are on a mission to help southeastern Michigan and
the economy of the state," said Robert Kansa, associate
dean of information technology at MCC. "This agreement
allows our students to start locally and save money, then
move to EMU to earn a bachelor's degree. It's an absolute
plus."
Macomb students will take 30-32 credit hours in MACRO
requirements, which include English, math, science, humanities
and social science. They then will complete 47 credit hours
of MCC course requirements. Upon completion of 99 credits,
MCC students can transfer to EMU to earn a degree in simulation,
animation and gaming.
Upon transferring to EMU, students will complete a minimum
of 36-41 credit hours. The EMU SAG degree program includes
courses such as texturing and mapping, environmental design,
lighting and camera techniques, and simulation and animation
dynamics, among others.
"Students in this program are engaged in many fascinating
projects, from developing training modules for organizations
to projects on campus," said Boyless. "SAG is the
future today. Simulations cross all disciplines and are
used in all facets of our society from law to education."
Eastern Michigan University currently has 101 articulation
agreements with 16 community colleges (13 in Michigan,
two in Ohio and one in Canada).
For information about this program go to http://www.emich.edu/cot/sag/index.html or
call 1-800-GO-TO-EMU.
