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Planner for Visual Arts Transfer - Game Development (A.A.)


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/): Drew Snyder

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 General Education Requirement)
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3 credit hours    
Mathematics General Education Requirement   
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3 credit hours    
ART 100 - Two-Dimensional Design   
(Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement)
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3 credit hours     
ART 125 - Drawing 1    3 credit hours     
ART 155 - 2D Game Production  OR 
ART 157 - 3D Game Production   
3 credit hours    

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2  
(English Composition General Education Requirement)
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3 credit hours     
Biological and Physical Lab Sciences General Education Requirement   
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4 credit hours    
ART 106 - Introduction to Digital Design  
(Technology Requirement)
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3 credit hours     
Choose one of the following Program Electives:
ART 102 - Three-Dimensional Design      
ART 131 - Painting 1  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
ART 135 - Sculpture 1: Clay Modeling and Mixed Media  
ART 137 - Illustration  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
ART 154 - 3D Computer Graphics  
ART 156 - 3D Game Graphics  
ART 158 - Game History  
ART 159 - Game Interface Design   
ART 166 - Graphic Design 1  
ART 170 - Web Design 1  
ART 202 - Life Drawing  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
ART 251 - Animation 1  
ART 252 - Animation 2   
ART 258 - Game Character Design  
ART 259 - Gaming Practicum  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BPA 142 - Principles of Management  
CTA 124 - Software Testing for Quality Assurance  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
CTP 115 - Introductory Object-Oriented Program Analysis and Design  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
ENG 200 - Introduction to Creative Writing  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
3-4 credit hours    
ART 155 - 2D Game Production  OR
ART 157 - 3D Game Production  OR
ART 255 - Game Development   picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
3 credit hours    

Term 3

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement   
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3 credit hours    
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement   
(Note: Many Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education courses also fulfill the Diversity Requirement.)
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3 credit hours    
ART 209 - Global History of Art: Prehistoric to 14th Century  OR
ART 210 - Global History of Art: 14th Century to the Present   
(Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement)
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3 credit hours    
Choose one of the following Program Electives:
ART 102 - Three-Dimensional Design      
ART 131 - Painting 1  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
ART 135 - Sculpture 1: Clay Modeling and Mixed Media  
ART 137 - Illustration  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
ART 154 - 3D Computer Graphics  
ART 156 - 3D Game Graphics  
ART 158 - Game History  
ART 159 - Game Interface Design   
ART 166 - Graphic Design 1  
ART 170 - Web Design 1  
ART 202 - Life Drawing  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
ART 251 - Animation 1  
ART 252 - Animation 2   
ART 258 - Game Character Design  
ART 259 - Gaming Practicum  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BPA 142 - Principles of Management  
CTA 124 - Software Testing for Quality Assurance  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
CTP 115 - Introductory Object-Oriented Program Analysis and Design  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
ENG 200 - Introduction to Creative Writing  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
3-4 credit hours    
ART 155 - 2D Game Production  OR
ART 157 - 3D Game Production  OR
ART 255 - Game Development   picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
3 credit hours    

Term 4

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement   
(Students must select a different discipline from Term 3.)
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3 credit hours    
Wellness General Education Requirement  
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3 credit hours    
ART 250 - Digital Portfolio Development   
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1 credit hour     
Choose one of the following Program Electives:
ART 102 - Three-Dimensional Design      
ART 131 - Painting 1  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
ART 135 - Sculpture 1: Clay Modeling and Mixed Media  
ART 137 - Illustration  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
ART 154 - 3D Computer Graphics  
ART 156 - 3D Game Graphics  
ART 158 - Game History  
ART 159 - Game Interface Design   
ART 166 - Graphic Design 1  
ART 170 - Web Design 1  
ART 202 - Life Drawing  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
ART 251 - Animation 1  
ART 252 - Animation 2   
ART 258 - Game Character Design  
ART 259 - Gaming Practicum  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BPA 142 - Principles of Management  
CTA 124 - Software Testing for Quality Assurance  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
CTP 115 - Introductory Object-Oriented Program Analysis and Design  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
ENG 200 - Introduction to Creative Writing  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
3-4 credit hours    
Electives
It is recommended that students check on their transfer institution’s requirements.
1-2 credit hours    

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Transferring Credits


Four-year institutions may accept up to 60 transfer credits or more. Please work with an Academic and Transfer advisor to determine the maximum number of credits you may transfer. Your advisor will assist you in understanding the four-year institution’s transfer credit policies, active articulation agreements, and the opportunity to transfer credits that are not an AACC degree requirement. For more information, contact your AACC Academic and Transfer advisor and visit the Transfer Partners webpage.