Associate of Science in Video Game Design
* An Associate of Science degree is considered a terminal degree. The decision on course transferability rests with the receiving institution.
Program Description
Keiser University’s Associate of Science in Video Game Design presents the processes and skills required to perform game design and development. Students are immersed in creative and conceptual areas such as character development, 3-D modeling and animation, game documentation, game balance, interactive story telling and interface development.
Design program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives.
 | To develop a student’s ability to demonstrate knowledge of computer-based 3-D modeling, animation theory and techniques, level design and architecture, texturing and lighting
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| To prepare graduates for jobs as entry-level game programmers, modelers, animators, level designers, texture mappers and story developers |
| To develop a student’s ability to think critically and communicate effectively |
| To assist students with development of programming languages and game engines |
Prerequisites for Major Courses:
None
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Video Game Design, students must earn 88.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows.
| Video Game Design Major Courses (64.0 credit hours) |
Java Programming I |
4 credit hours |
Java Programming II |
4 credit hours |
C++ Programming I |
4 credit hours |
C++ Programming II |
4 credit hours |
Photo Editing and Manipulation |
4 credit hours |
2-D Illustration and Image Editing |
4 credit hours |
Game Modeling and Animation |
4 credit hours |
3D Modeling Using |
4 credit hours |
3D Animation Using |
4 credit hours |
Advanced 3D Modeling |
4 credit hours |
Advanced 3D Animation |
4 credit hours |
Game Development |
4 credit hours |
Applied Game Design II |
4 credit hours |
Level Design |
4 credit hours |
Game Texture Mapping |
4 credit hours |
Applied Game Design |
4 credit hours |
General Education Courses (24.0 credit hours) (pdf file)
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* An Associate of Science Degree is considered a terminal degree and is not transferable.
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