Game Simulation & Animation

The mission of the Game Simulation, and Animation Academy is to prepare graduates for an entry level position in the game software industry or continuation of their education in a college or university. Students will participate in a variety of software development roles across the game programming life cycle. The academy provides an overview in gaming math and physics, programming fundamentals, game design, art and graphics programming, and simulation and engine game design. Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for Gold Seal/Bright Futures scholarships. 

• Minimum of a "C" overall GPA
• Disciplinary records must reflect no more than minimal of minor occurrences.
• Upon acceptance, Students must maintain at least an annual 3.0 GPA in the core academy course requirements (courses that make up the core of the non-academic offerings for the academy focus) or achieve at least an overall 2.0 GPA. Failure to maintain the appropriate GPA at the end of the school year will result in the student being withdrawn from the academy and re-scheduled into non-academy classes for the following school year (for students whose residential school is the location of the academy), or the student being withdrawn from Tate High School and re-assigned to the high school in the appropriate residential zone.

Application forms are available at your current school. Ask for the School Choice bubble sheet application. Any student may apply to attend the Game, Simulation and Animation Academy (regardless of whether or not they live within Tate's attendance zoning district). Deadline for applications varies each year. For more information refer to the Escambia County School District's School website or contact your school guidance department.

Game and Simulation Foundations:

Game and Simulation Design:

Game and Simulation 2D Graphic Development:

Game and Simulation 3D Graphic Animation:

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is the largest student business organization in the country with over 250,000 members.  In Florida, FBLA functions as an integral part of the instructional program of the business education program in secondary schools.

The driving goal of FBLA is to train future business leaders to be contributing members of society.  Members benefit from leadership training, contacts made through networking, and opportunities to apply their knowledge through business-related activities.

Goals of FBLA:

• Develop competent, aggressive business leadership.
• Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work.
• Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise.
• Encourage members in the development of individual projects which contribute to the improvement of home, business and community.
• Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism.
• Encourage and practice efficient money management.
• Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty.
• Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals.
• Facilitate the transition from school to work.

Visit the FBLA website for more information.  Learn more about the Florida chapter by visiting this website.