Video Game Design

Program Info: The bachelor of science in game design and development defines a program of study that allows students to explore the entertainment technology landscape, as well as other related areas, while still pursuing a broad-based university education. The program focuses its technical roots in the computing and information sciences disciplines. Simultaneously, the program exposes students to the breadth of development processes through involvement in topics such as game design, design process, and animation.

The program is characterized by a clear focus on development but meets the industry need for developers who will be involved in the design process from the beginning, just as they are in the professional field. The degree is intended specifically for students who aspire to hold careers within the professional games industry or a related field such as simulation, edutainment, or visualization, and focuses on producing graduates who understand the technical roots of their medium, the possibilities that creative application of software development affords and the way in which their industry operates. This degree also provides students with a core computing education that would prepare them for graduate study in a number of computing fields and employment in more general computing professions. ABET does not accredit programs in this field.