Associate in Applied Science

Game Design and Development - Option

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Program
Computer Programming

The video game industry is more than just entertainment with many practical applications in the healthcare, education, and military sectors. The Game Design and Development Option in Computer Programming is for those who have a passion for gaming and are interested in gaining necessary skills required to become part of the field. Students will learn game theory, graphics design, animation (OpenGL and Direct3D), 3D modeling (Maya), and game programming (GameMaker and Unity).

For additional program information, contact department chair, Dr. Otto Hernandez, at (609)343-4978 or hernande@atlanticcape.edu.

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:

 

  • Apply the process involved in the design and development of a game, from concept inception toward final implementation of functional interactive game product;
  • Create environments, user interfaces, problem solving and ability to use game engine platforms;
  • Pursue careers in quality assurance (Q/A) game testing, junior game designer, junior level designer, junior 3D modeler;
  • Communicate efficiently in written and oral form.

(GADE-Fall 2022)

General Education Courses

When a course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.

Communication

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Mathematics-Science-Technology

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
11

Humanities

Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
3

Program Requirements

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
40
Total Credits
60
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
18