Video Game Design & Development - CERT
The Video Game Design & Development Certificate provides students with a deeper understanding of game development, technology, and the theory of gaming. The purpose of the program is to develop student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and expose students to the video game industry and its connection to Computer Science.
In addition to the courses listed below for this program of study, students must also complete ENG 106 and MATH 102 or higher.
Degree Requirements
The follow degree requirements are for the 2023-2024 Catalog. For other catalogs, please see CatalogsMinimum of 31 Credit Hours
| Concentration Requirements (19 credit hours) | ||
|---|---|---|
| VGD106 | Script Writing and Storyboarding | 3 |
| VGD128 | Intrdn to Video Game Development | 3 |
| VGD130 | Art and Computer Animation | 3 |
| VGD147 | Game Analysis and Critique | 3 |
| VGD260 | Video Game Project | 4 |
| Approved Electives (12 credit hours) | ||
|---|---|---|
| BCIS1110 | Intro to Information Systems | 3 |
| CS105 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| CS121 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| FDMA1260 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| FDMA1515 | Intro to Digital Image Editing-Photoshop | 3 |
| FDMA1630 | Principles of Design | 3 |
| STEM105 | Computer Use-Scientific Research | 3 |
| STEM117 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |