Student Experience: Mike Singleton

“Several things interested me in Richland’s game design program. First and foremost was the evident drive and dedication to excellence exhibited by Professor Jeremy Roden and his students, as well as the tools and training that the program offered for learning everything from programming to content creation. 

“Throughout my involvement in the program, I’ve been impressed by the level of camaraderie displayed by my classmates in their constant efforts to improve both their own skills and the program as a whole. One of the most beneficial parts of the program is its opportunities for student leadership. Personal projects and goals are encouraged alongside assigned coursework, and our instructors are eager to help guide us through theory and software. 

“Everything in my experience so far leads me to enthusiastically encourage other students to join the program. I’ve been working as a student assistant for Professor Roden and am looking forward to finishing my bachelor’s degree at the University of Texas at Dallas before pursuing a career in the games industry.”


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Michael Gutierrez

Michael Gutierrez

Engineering Student
“The community here was the biggest surprise. People often assume community colleges are places where students leave right after class, but Dallas College is full of connection, involvement and interesting people.”
Engineering
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James C. Woodall

Quality Assurance Director and Graphics Artist Blind Mind Studios
“I would recommend this program for students wanting to rub shoulders with industry giants, those who hunger to develop professional games, and those who are curious about whether their skill-set fits with the gaming industry.”
Interactive Simulation and Game Technology (Game Design)
Neethu Kuriakose

Neethu Kuriakose M., EdTech

Data Entry Clerk, Dallas County Immunization/Medical Records Division; Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science and Information Technology
“I strongly recommend Dallas College for anyone who wants to take classes with affordable tuition, and who might like to work on campus while being a student.”
Computer Information Technology
Scott Sengbush

Scott Sengbush

Game Producer Game Circus
“I have been a gamer for as long as I can remember, so I decided to pursue a career in gaming. I took a 3D animation class in the Summer and fell in love with it instantly.”
Interactive Simulation and Game Technology (Game Design)
Mike Singleton
Mike Singleton
Student Assistant Interactive Simulation and Game Technology Richland

Interactive Simulation and Game Technology (Game Design)
School of Engineering, Technology, Mathematics and Sciences
Updated September 22, 2026