Game and Simulation Development Arts
Entertainment gaming and serious gaming is a dynamic industry that continues to grow despite economic downturns elsewhere. It is a 21st century art form. The core of gaming graphics is a high skill and creativity level in 3D graphics.
Degree Requirements
| Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| General Education Program | 27 |
| Art Core Requirements | 30 |
| Art Studio | 15 |
| Digital 3D | 18 |
| Supporting Courses | 17 |
| Art Gaming Electives | 12 |
| General Electives | 6 |
| Total Hours Required | 125 |
Art Studio (15 Hours)
| ARTS 2211 | Drawing 1 | 3 |
| ARTS 2221 | Life Drawing 1 | 3 |
| ARTS 3611 | Digital Imaging 1 | 3 |
| ARTG 1501 | Game Studio | 3 |
| ARTG 3530 | Game Design & Documentation 1 | 3 |
DIGITAL 3D (18 Hours)
| ARTG 3601 | Digital 3D Foundations Studio | 3 |
| ARTG 3611 | Digital 3D Inorganic Studio 1 | 3 |
| ARTG 3612 | Digital 3D Organic Studio 1 | 3 |
| ARTG 4611 | Digital 3D Inorganic Studio 2 | 3 |
| ARTG 4612 | Digital 3D Organic Studio 2 | 3 |
| ARTG 4621 | Animation Studio 1 | 3 |
SUPPORTING COURSES (17 Hours)
| ETGG 1801 | Game Programming Foundations 1 | 3 |
| MATH 2110 | Calculus 1 | *3 |
| MATH 2300 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| PHYS 2211 | Calculus Based Physics 1 | *3 |
| ARTG 3540 | Graphical User Interface Des. 1 | 3 |
ART GAMING ELECTIVES (12 Hours - Choose 4 courses from the following)
| MUSI 3611 | Electronic Music 1 | 3 |
| THAR 1211 | Acting 1 | *3 |
| ARTS 2212 | Drawing 2 | 3 |
| ARTS 2222 | Life Drawing 2 | *3 |
| ARTG 4505 | Digital Scene Layout and Design | 3 |
| ARTG 4530 | Game Design & Documentation 2 | 3 |
| ARTG 4540 | Graphical User Interface Des. 2 | 3 |
* Both MATH2110 and PHYS2211 are required as the Math and Science choices for the GEP.
General Electives (6 Hours - 2 courses)
Choose any course outside of ARTX.