Planner for Visual Arts Professional - Game Development (A.A.S.)
Title of Major: Visual Arts Professional - Game Development, A.A.S.
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.
Code: AAS.VSL-P.GAME-DEV
Total Credit Hours: 60
Visual Arts and Humanities - see www.aacc.edu
Purpose: Designed to provide students with basic skills necessary to become independent game developers. It provides first-hand experience in designing game levels, producing original game art, and prototyping game concepts using both 2D and 3D game engines.
Students interested in working for a large AAA game company are encouraged to consider the Visual ArtsTransfer AA-Game and Art Design area of concentration. The transfer degree will better prepare a student for developing a more focused set of skills necessary to get an entry-level job in this highly competitive industry, by allowing students to more easily transfer to a four year school to complete a bachelor degree. There is also a Game Development Certificate available for students who wish for a more focused study of the subject.
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Matthew Moore
Term 1
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 OR ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers OR ENG 121-Composition and Literature Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirement. (English GER)  |
3 credit hours | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences, Computer Technology or Mathematics GER (CTA 100-Computing and Information Technology or CTP 103-Theories and Applications of Digital Technology simultaneously satisfies computer competency requirement.) |
3-4 credit hours | ||
Mathematics GER  |
3-4 credit hours | ||
| ART 100-Two-Dimensional Design (Arts & Humanites GER) |
3 credit hours | ||
| ART 106-Introduction to Digital Design ART 106 satisfies the computer competency requirement but does not meet the computer technology general education requirement. |
3 credit hours |
Term 2
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers OR Elective Recommend students consult with Visual Arts faculty when selecting electives. No more than 3 credits of physical activity may be taken as electives.  |
3 credit hours | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences GER |
3-4 credit hours | ||
Health/Fitness/Wellness GER  |
3 credit hours | ||
| ART 154-3D Computer Graphics | 3 credit hours | ||
| ART 158-Game History | 3 credit hours |
Term 3
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| Social & Behavioral Science GER |
3 credit hours | ||
| ART 155-2D Game Prototyping | 3 credit hours | ||
| ART 156-3D Game Graphics | 3 credit hours | ||
| ART 255-Game Development | 3 credit hours | ||
| Choose one ART course from this list: ART 171-Interactive Design 1 ART 174-Game Interface Design ART 251-Animation 1 ART 258-Game Character Design ART 273-Gaming Hardware ART 274-Game Testing |
3 credit hours |
Term 4
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ART 157-3D Game Prototyping | 3 credit hours | ||
| ART 250-Digital Portfolio Development |
1 credit hour | ||
| ART 275-Digital Arts Internship If available, a student may substitute a capstone or practicum course for ART 275, pending approval of department chair. |
3 credit hours | ||
| Choose one to three ART courses from list in Term 3 | 3-9 credit hours | ||
| Electives Recommend students consult with Visual Arts faculty when selecting electives. No more than 3 credits of physical activity may be taken as electives. |
2-5 credit hours |
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