Game Development, A.A.S.

The Game Development degree prepares students to develop video games through application of game design elements and development tools used in the game industry.

For more information about Computer and Information Science, please visit the program page.

Degree Requirements

Field of Study Code: CIS.AAS.GAMEDV

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Program Requirements
CIS 1199	Introduction to Game Industry	2
CIS 1200	Game Design	3
CIS 1211	2D Game Development	3
CIS 1212	Game Asset Creation	3
CIS 1400	Programming Logic and Technique	4
CIS 1410	Introduction to Human Computer Interaction	3
CIS 2212	3D Game Development	4
CIS 2290	Game Development Capstone Project I	3
CIS 2291	Game Development Capstone Project II	3
PHYSI 1100	Physics	4
ART 1101	Drawing Foundations 1	3
ENGLI 1101	English Composition I	3
or ENGLI 1105	Workplace Writing
Select one of the following:		3
SPEEC 1100	Fundamentals of Speech Communication
SPEEC 1120	Small-Group Communication
SPEEC 1150	Introduction to Business Communication
General Education
Select one course from each category:		6
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mathematics (1000 level or above)
Emphasis Courses
Complete at least 1 Emphasis and any additional emphasis courses for a minimum of 17 credit hours.		17
Design Emphasis
Programming Emphasis
Animation Emphasis
3D Modeling Emphasis
Audio Engineer Emphasis
Narrative Design Emphasis
Total Credits		64

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In addition to the courses listed above.

General Education Requirements

For general education requirements for the A.A.S. degree, please visit the A.A.S. degree catalog page.

Emphases

Design Emphasis

This emphasis focuses on Game Design.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CIS 1201	Advanced Game Design	3
CIS 2211	2D Game Scripting	3
CIS 2541	Introduction to C++ Programming	4
Total Credits		10

Programming Emphasis

This emphasis focuses on Game Programming.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CIS 2211	2D Game Scripting	3
CIS 2220	Game Programming Using C++	3
CIS 2420	Microprocessor Assembly Language	4
CIS 2541	Introduction to C++ Programming	4
CIS 2542	Adv C++ With Data Structure Application	4
Total Credits		18

Animation Emphasis

This emphasis focuses on Game Animation.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
MPTV 1311	Introduction to Animation	3
MPTV 1313	History of Animation	3
MPTV 1324	Motion Graphics and Special Effects I	3
MPTV 2331	3-D Animation I	3
MPTV 2332	Game Animation	3
or CIS 2332	Game Animation
CIS 2334	Motion Capture Studio	3
or MPTV 1320	Experimental Animation
or MPTV 2311	Advanced Animation
or MPTV 2333	Motion Graphics and Special Effects II
or MPTV 2334	Motion Capture Studio
or MPTV 2340	Three-Dimensional Animation II
or MPTV 2342	Animation Portfolio
Total Credits		18

3D Modeling Emphasis

This emphasis focuses on 3D Modeling.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
ART 2201	Life Drawing I	3
CIS 1215	3D Modeling I	3
or MPTV 1215	3D Modeling I
CIS 1216	Materials and Lighting	3
or MPTV 1216	Materials and Lighting
CIS 2215	3D Modeling II	3
or MPTV 2215	3D Modeling II
Total Credits		12

Audio Engineer Emphasis

This emphasis focuses on Audio Engineering.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
MUSIC 1101	Music Theory I	3
MUSIC 1107	Aural Skills I	3
MUSIC 1171	Class Piano I	1
MPTV 1011	Introduction to Motion Picture and Television	3
MPTV 1022	Audio for Motion Pictures and Television	3
MUSIC 2211	Recording Techniques I	3
Total Credits		16

Narrative Design Emphasis

This emphasis focuses on Narrative Design.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CIS 1201	Advanced Game Design	3
ENGLI 1145	Film History	3
or MPTV 1145	Film History
ENGLI 1154	Film As Literature	3
or MPTV 1154	Film As Literature
ENGLI 2250	Introduction to Creative Writing	3
or ENGLI 2260	Emerging Genres in Creative Writing
ENGLI 2255	Screenwriting for Short Forms	3
or MPTV 2022	Screenwriting for Short Forms
Total Credits		15

Suggested Semester Sequence

The sequence below represents a suggested pathway to program completion. Because emphasis requirements vary, the placement of some courses may differ. Students should consult with a Faculty or Program Advisor to plan an appropriate schedule.

Plan of Study Grid

First Semester		Credits
CIS 1199	Introduction to Game Industry	2
CIS 1200	Game Design	3
CIS 1400	Programming Logic and Technique	4
CIS 1211	2D Game Development	3
ENGLI 1101 or ENGLI 1105	English Composition I or Workplace Writing	3
	Credits	15
Second Semester
CIS 2212	3D Game Development	4
CIS 1212	Game Asset Creation	3
ART 1101	Drawing I	3
Emphasis Course		3
Emphasis Course		4
	Credits	17
Third Semester
CIS 2290	Game Development Capstone Project I	3
CIS 1410	Introduction to Human Computer Interaction	3
Gen Ed	Mathematics	3
PHYSI 1100	Physics	4
Emphasis Course		3
	Credits	16
Fourth Semester
CIS 2291	Game Development Capstone Project II	3
Select one of the following:		3
SPEEC 1100	Fundamentals of Speech Communication
SPEEC 1120	Small-Group Communication
SPEEC 1150	Introduction to Business Communication
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
Emphasis Course		3
Emphasis Course		4
	Credits	16
	Total Credits	64

Program Milestones

First Semester

• Consider joining or visiting with a professional, cultural or interest-based Student Club.

Second Semester

• If you have not done so yet this semester, it is important to make an appointment with a Faculty or Program Advisor to discuss your future academic progress.