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Computer Game Design, A.S.

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Program Design

The purpose of the Computer Game Design program is to provide students who are interested in a career in this industry comprehensive instruction in all aspects of computer game design, programming and production. The specific program objectives include:

To provide instruction in all production aspects of game design and production including animation, sound design, game level design, 3D modeling, and computer graphics.

To connect the media creation aspects of game design with the computer science programming necessary to produce functioning gameplay.

To integrate creative thinking and technical skills in the development of original gaming concepts.

To offer an overview of the games industry including tracking industry trends, preparation of production proposals and budgets, and the development and responsibilities of production teams.

The program is structured to equip students with a sound foundation in technical skills, design concepts, aesthetics, terminology and vocabulary, and to provide an awareness of the application of creative and critical thinking in the use of technical knowledge. A strong emphasis has been placed on the use of the computer as a production and compositing tool.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates of the Computer Game Design program will:

Meet educational standards for entry-level and advanced level employment in the area of game design and development.
Demonstrate an understanding of the production pipeline for game development (concept, storytelling, character development, level design, programming decisions, network distribution, etc.).
Integrate creative/artistic skills (drawing, animation, storytelling, level design, etc.) with the computer science programming skills necessary for the development of interactive media.
Demonstrate the software skills necessary for game development and for potential employment in the game development field.

In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Core.

Computer Game Design Requirements

ENG* 101:&nbsp;Composition 3 Credits Gen Ed - English)
DGA* 113:&nbsp;Drawing for Animation & Games 3 Credits
DGA* 109:&nbsp;Introduction to Games 3 Credits
Choose one from Gen Ed - Social Science 3 credits
DGA* 111:&nbsp;Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 Credits
Subtotal 15 credits
ENG* 110:&nbsp;Introduction to Literature 3 Credits (Gen Ed - Humanities)
Choose one from Gen Ed - Mathematics 3 credits
Track Concentration course (see below) 3 Credits
Track Concentration course (see below) 3 Credits
DGA* 220:&nbsp;Visual Storytelling & Sequential Art 3 Credits
Subtotal 15 credits
DGA* 271:&nbsp;3-D Computer Modeling 3 Credits
Track Concentration course (see below) 3 Credits
DGA* 263:&nbsp;Animation Foundation 3 Credits
Choose one from Gen Ed - Physical and Natural Sciences 3-4 credits
Choose one from Gen Ed - Humanities 3-4 credits^‡
Subtotal 15-17 credits
Track Concentration course (see below) 3 Credits
Track Concentration course (see below) 3 Credits
Track Concentration course (see below) 3 Credits
Track Concentration course (see below) 3 Credits
Choose one History elective 3 Credits

Subtotal 15 credits

Total Minimum Credits Required: 60

Note:

History elective: choose from

HIS* 101: Western Civilization I

HIS* 102: Western Civilization II

HIS* 121: World Civilization I

HIS* 122: World Civilization II

HIS* 201: United States History I

,or

HIS* 202: United States History II

Recommended Math:

MAT* 138: Intermediate Algebra: A Modeling Approach

MAT* 185: Trigonometric Functions

, or

MAT* 186: Precalculus

Recommended Mode 5 Science:

PHY* 110: Introductory Physics

If a student is interested in transfering to another institution it is recommended that the student speaks to the Program Coordinator or program faculty as early as possible to discuss course selection and transferability.

^‡COM* 173 is recommended as the Humanities elective choice for students planning to transfer to a 4-year state university in the future.

Track Concentrations (21 Credits)
Concept Art	Game Animation	3D Generalist	Game Level Design
DGA* 224 Digital Painting	DGA* 261 2D Animation	DGA* 278 3D Hard Surface Modeling	DGA* 275 2D Game Design
GRA* 221 Illustration I	DGA* 276 3D Animation and Rigging	DGA* 279 3D Organic Surface Modeling	DGA* 277 3D Game Level Design
ART* 111 Drawing I	DGA* 289 Motion Graphics & Effects	DGA* 276 3D Animation and Rigging	DGA* 261 2D Animation
ART* 113 Figure drawing I	DGA* 275 2D Game Design	DGA* 273 3D Materials, Textures & Lighting	DGA* 276 3D Animation and Rigging
DGA* 279 3D Organic Surface Modeling	DGA* 277 3D Game Level Design	DGA* 275 2D Game Design	DGA* 273 3D Materials, Textures & Lighting
DGA* 273 3D Materials, Textures & Lighting	DGA* 224 Digital Painting	DGA* 224 Digital Painting	DGA* 278 3D Hard Surface Modeling
ART* 151 Painting I or DGA* 261 2D Animation or DGA* 278 3D Hard Surface Modeling	ART* 111 Drawing I or DGA* 278 3D Hard Surface Modeling or DGA* 279 3D Organic Surface Modeling	ART* 111 Drawing I or ART* 113 Figure drawing I or DGA* 277 3D Game Level Design	DGA* 259 Interface Design or DGA* 279 3D Organic Surface Modeling or DGA* 289 Motion Graphics & Effects

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