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Game Development - Visual Arts Professional (A.A.S.)

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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

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.

Graduation Requirements

See Academic Regulations for college-wide Graduation Requirements .

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General Education Requirements: 21-27 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education Requirements and degree program required courses section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English: 3-6 credits

ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 3 credit hours AND
ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours AND
ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 121-Composition and Literature 3 credit hours
Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the college English composition general education requirements.

Arts and Humanities: 3 credits

ART 100-Two-Dimensional Design 3 credit hours
This course simultaneously satisfies the Arts and Humanities General Education requirements and one of the Program Requirements for this degree.

Biological and Physical Sciences: 3-4 credits

A lab science is acceptable. See General Education Biological and Physical Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Biological and Physical Sciences, Computer Technology or Mathematics: 3-4 credits

See General Education Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Program Requirements: 10 credits

Students must complete all of these courses with a grade of C or better.

ART 100-Two-Dimensional Design 3 credit hours
This course simultaneously satisfies the Arts and Humanities general education requirement listed above.
ART 106-Introduction to Digital Design 3 credit hours
ART 250-Digital Portfolio Development 1 credit hour
ART 275-Digital Arts Internship 3 credit hours
If available, a student may substitute a capstone or practicum course for ART 275 , pending approval of the department chair.

Area of Concentration: 26-32 credits

Students must complete all of these courses with a grade of C or better.

Required Courses: 18 credits

ART 154-3D Computer Graphics 3 credit hours
ART 155-2D Game Prototyping 3 credit hours
ART 156-3D Game Graphics 3 credit hours
ART 157-3D Game Prototyping 3 credit hours
ART 158-Game History 3 credit hours
ART 255-Game Development 3 credit hours

Choose two to four courses from the following: 6-12 credits

ART 171-Interactive Design 1 3 credit hours
ART 174-Game Interface Design 3 credit hours
ART 251-Animation 1 3 credit hours
ART 258-Game Character Design 3 credit hours
ART 273-Gaming Hardware 3 credit hours
ART 274-Game Testing 3 credit hours

Electives: 2-5 credits

Recommend students consult with Visual Arts faculty when selecting electives.

Diversity Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the diversity requirement. In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Game Development Area of Concentration, students will be able to:

Produce and design game assets;
Evaluate game software and hardware;
Apply knowledge of game development, history, and testing in creation of game concepts and prototypes;
Collaborate with others professionally on game development.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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Computer Competency Requirement

ART 106 meets this requirement.