Game Development Diploma

CSD4

Program Description

The game development diploma is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in the development of computer games. Program graduates receive a gaming development diploma. (Program Length: 5 Semesters minimum)

*Please see advisor regarding MATH requirement.

Employment Opportunities

Game Developer

Curriculum

Essential General Education Courses (8 Credits)

ENGL 1010 - Fundamentals of English I Credit hours: 3
MATH 1012 - Foundations of Mathematics Credit hours: 3 *
EMPL 1000 - Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development Credit hours: 2

Essential Technical Courses (20 Credits)

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
CIST 1001 - Computer Concepts Credit hours: 4
CIST 1305 - Program Design and Development Credit hours: 3
CIST 2361 - C++ Programming I Credit hours: 4
CIST 2740 - Introduction to Game Development Credit hours: 4
CIST 2741 - Advanced Game Development Credit hours: 3

Advanced Game Concentration (21 Credits)

8AG2

CIST 2362 - C++ Programming II Credit hours: 4
CIST 2742 - Beginning Python Programming Credit hours: 4
CIST 2743 - Introduction to Game Physics Credit hours: 3
CIST 2744 - Advanced Game Physics Credit hours: 3
CIST 2745 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Credit hours: 4
CIST 2746 - Advanced Artificial Intelligence for Gaming Credit hours: 3

Total Hours: 49

Suggested First Semester classes:

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
CIST 1001 - Computer Concepts Credit hours: 4
CIST 1305 - Program Design and Development Credit hours: 3
ENGL 1010 - Fundamentals of English I Credit hours: 3

Note:

Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to individual course descriptions for further information.