Game Art and Design - Visual Arts Transfer (A.A.)

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Title of Major: Visual Arts Transfer - Game Art and Design, A.A.

Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A.

Code: AA.VSL.GAME.ART-DSGN

Total Credit Hours: 60

Visual Arts and Humanities

Purpose: Prepares students for transfer to a four year game art or design program. After graduation from a transfer institution, students will be eligible for entry level positions in the game industry as artists and designers. It is recommended that students work closely with the game faculty to determine what specific jobs within game art and design are of particular interest, and then identify potential transfer programs that would provide the necessary training to secure an entry level job in that specific area. Students with existing degrees, wishing to focus specifically on developing game skills, or wishing to enter the game industry after completing an associate degree should also check out the Visual Arts Professional Game Development AAS area of concentration, and the Game Development Certificate. Students interested in game programming and game engineering should consider the Computer Science Transfer AS or Internet and Mobile Device Software Development AAS degrees and related certificates.

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General Education Requirements: 31-37 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: 6 credits

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

Biological and Physical Sciences: 7-8 credits

At least one lab science required. See General Education Biological and Physical Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Computer Technology, Interdisciplinary Studies or Mathematics: 3-4 credits

See General Education Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Interdisciplinary Studies and Emerging Issues Category
Computer Technology
Mathematics

Health/Fitness/Wellness: 3 credits

See General Education Health/Fitness/Wellness Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Mathematics: 3-4 credits

See General Education Mathematics Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits

Must select two different disciplines. See General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Program Requirements: 9 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 125-Drawing 1 3 credit hours
ART 209-History of Western Art 1 3 credit hours

Area of Concentration Requirements: 17-23 credits

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

Required Courses: 10 credits

ART 102-Three-Dimensional Design 3 credit hours
ART 106-Introduction to Digital Design 3 credit hours
ART 210-History of Western Art 2 3 credit hours
ART 250-Digital Portfolio Development 1 credit hour

Choose two to four courses from the following: 6-12 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 171-Interactive Design 1 3 credit hours
ART 174-Game Interface Design 3 credit hours
ART 251-Animation 1 3 credit hours
ART 255-Game Development 3 credit hours
ART 256-Game Production Studio 3 credit hours
ART 258-Game Character Design 3 credit hours
ART 259-Gaming Practicum 3 credit hours
ART 273-Gaming Hardware 3 credit hours
ART 274-Game Testing 3 credit hours
ART 275-Digital Arts Internship 3 credit hours

Elective: 1-4 credit hours

Recommend students check on transfer institution’s requirements. No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be used as electives.

Computer Competency Requirement

ART 106 meets this requirement.

Diversity Requirement

Students may satisfy the diversity requirement simultaneously as they satisfy the arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, biological and physical sciences or health/fitness/wellness general education requirements. See Diversity Requirement for a list of approved courses.

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