Introduction to Custom Content Integration for The Sims 4 Players

Instructor Information

Instructor Name : Kiaurah Lowery-Thomas

Email : ki.lowerythomas@ufl.edu

Office Hours: Wednesdays 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Course Overview

This course is designed for Sims 4 players who want to enhance their gameplay experience by learning how to find, install, and manage custom content (CC) safely and effectively. Students will gain hands-on skills to personalize their Sims 4 worlds with unique clothing, objects, mods, and more, while maintaining game stability and respecting content creators’ guidelines.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

- Understand the basics of Sims 4 custom content and mods.

- Identify reputable sources for downloading custom content.

- Install various types of CC correctly in the Sims 4 game directory.

- Manage and organize CC to prevent conflicts and maintain game stability.

- Troubleshoot common issues caused by CC.

- Respect intellectual property and follow ethical guidelines when using and sharing custom content.

Class Expectations

- Attend all scheduled sessions and complete all assignments on time.

- Participate actively in discussions and hands-on activities.

- Maintain respectful communication, especially when discussing content creators’ work.

- Back up game files before adding new content to prevent data loss.

- Use only legal and safe websites for downloading custom content.

Course Schedule & Assignments

Modules	Topics & Activities	Assignments
1	Introduction to Sims 4 Custom Content	Write a short reflection on why you want to use CC and begin planning for the final project. Differentiate between Custom Content and Mods
2	Finding Reliable CC Sources & Understanding File Types	Compile a list of 5 reputable CC websites.
3	Downloading & Installing CC	Install 3 pieces of CC and document the process with screenshots.
4 ( Optional )	Introduction to Mods and Script Mods	Install one script mod and explain its function.
5	Organizing Custom Content	Create a folder structure for your CC and submit a screenshot.
6	Troubleshooting	Identify and fix conflicts in a provided example.
7	Updating and Removing CC	Practice updating and safely removing CC. Provide audio recording of the process.
8	Ethical Use of CC & Supporting Creators	Find a video tutorial of a CC creators process. Write a brief essay on the importance of respecting CC creators highlighting examples from the video you found.
9	Final Project	Present customized Sim or lot with description of CC used.

Evaluation Methods

Component	Weight
Assignments	40%
Participation & Engagement	10%
Troubleshooting Exercise	20%
Final Project	30%

Essential Readings & Resources

Mod The Sims Community Forum https://modthesims.info
The Sims Resource — https://thesimsresource.com
Sims 4 Studio Tutorials — https://sims4studio.com
EA Help: Managing Mods and CC - https://help.ea.com/en/articles/the-sims/the-sims-4/how-to-install-mods-the-sims-4/

Additional Notes

Students are encouraged to keep their Sims 4 game updated but use mods compatible with their current version.
Backup your saved games regularly, especially before adding new content.
Always scan downloaded files for malware.
Respect the terms of use laid out by content creators.

**Let’s make your Sims’ world uniquely yours!**

For questions or assistance, reach out during office hours or via email.