Official 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

About the Department of 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.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Wilfredo Valladares

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1   (English Composition GER)	3 credit hours
Mathematics GER	3 credit hours
ART 100 - Two-Dimensional Design    (Arts & Humanities GER)	3 credit hours
ART 125 - Drawing 1	3 credit hours
ART 155 - 2D Game Prototyping  OR  ART 157 - 3D Game Prototyping	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2   (English Composition GER)	3 credit hours
Biological & Physical Lab Science GER	4 credit hours
ART 106 - Introduction to Digital Design   ART 106 satisfies the technology requirement.	3 credit hours
Choose one of the following Art Electives: (courses with an asterisk have a prerequisite) ART 102 - Three-Dimensional Design   ART 103 - Color   ART 120 - Digital Photography 1   ART 121 - Darkroom Photography 1: Black & White    ART 131 - Painting 1  * ART 135 - Sculpture 1: Clay Modeling and Mixed Media   ART 137 - Illustration    * ART 145 - Ceramics 1   ART 160 - Video 1   ART 166 - Graphic Design 1   ART 170 - Web Design 1   ART 251 - Animation 1   ART 252 - Animation 2   ART 262 - Image & Design    *	3 credit hours
ART 155 - 2D Game Prototyping  OR ART 157 - 3D Game Prototyping OR ART 255 - Game Development	3 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Biological & Physical Science GER	3 credit hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences GER	3 credit hours
ART 209 - History of Western Art: Ancient to Medieval  OR ART 210 - History of Western Art: Renaissance to Present    (Art & Humanities GER)	3 credit hours
Choose one additional course from the list of Art Electives in Term 2.	3 credit hours
ART 155 - 2D Game Prototyping  OR ART 157 - 3D Game Prototyping OR ART 255 - Game Development	3 credit hours

Term 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Social & Behavioral Sciences GER    (must select different discipline from Term 3)	3 credit hours
Wellness Requirement   Must select from list of approved General Education Wellness courses.	3 credit hours
ART 250 - Digital Portfolio Development	1 credit hour
Choose one of the following Game Electives: ART 154 - 3D Computer Graphics  ART 156 - 3D Game Graphics   ART 158 - Game History   ART 159 - Game Interface Design    ART 258 - Game Character Design   ART 259 - Gaming Practicum	3 credit hours
Electives Recommend students check on transfer institution’s requirements. No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be used as electives.	4 credit hours