Game Design & Development AAS - Academic Plan
Total Credits = 60
The Game Design and Development degree is a two-year Associate of Applied Science program that prepares students to work as a game developer or computer programmer.
There are three types of courses students will focus on in the degree: general computer science classes ensure every student has a solid programming background applicable to any development position, game development classes make certain students know how to apply their programming skill to create engaging games using an industry standard game engine, and art and multimedia courses provide the creative background necessary for students to effectively integrate with the diverse teams that work on modern games. Electives allow a student to customize their degree with additional classes in a chosen area of focus.
Program Outcomes
- Apply game design concepts to new environments.
- Understand the syntax of a computer language.
- Demonstrate ability to create a complete game.
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations
Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.
*Grade C or better required
| Required Course | Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation |
|---|---|
| ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 OR ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 |
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English |
| MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 | Prerequisite: College Readiness for Algebra |
| CSC 1019 - Introduction to Programming: (Programming Language) | Prerequisite: College Readiness in Quantitative Literacy Math |
| CSC 1060 - Computer Science I (Language) | Prerequisites: CSC 1019 - Introduction to Programming: (Programming Language) or MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 or higher |
| CSC 1061 - Computer Science II (Language) | Prerequisite: CSC 1060 - Computer Science I (Language) |
| CSC 2000 - Game Programming I | Prerequisites: CSC 1019 - Introduction to Programming: (Programming Language) and CSC 1026 - Game Design and Development |
| CSC 2027 - 3D Game Programming | Prerequisite:CSC 1061 - Computer Science II (Language) |
| CSC 2046 - Mobile App Development | Prerequisite: CSC 1060 - Computer Science I (Language) |
Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track)
~Recommended Restricted Elective(s)~
Choose Two (2) Courses
~Recommended Restrictive Elective(s)~
Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)
Choose One Course
~Recommended Restricted Elective~
Choose One Course
~Recommended Restricted Elective~
Notes
- *This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of appropriate college-readiness course.
- AAA 1001 – College 101: Student Experience is required for all new college students seeking degrees or transfer.
- Course availability is subject to change.
- In order to meet program requirements, students registered for ENG 1021 or ENG 1031 must also register for ENG 0094 unless they can demonstrate otherwise meeting the ENG 0094 standard through assessment testing, prior college coursework, or recent High School coursework. See an Advisor for details.
- Major Electives: Students must take 9-10 credit hours from the following: ART 1202, ART 1002, BUS 1020, CIS 1018, CIS 2002, CSC 2065, CSC 2017, CSC 2036, MAR 1006, MAR 2016, MAT 2410 or higher, MGD 1001, MGD 1012, MGD 1063, MGD 2043, MUS 1061, MUS 1062, or any MGD or CSC course approved by department.
- Recommended courses may be listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising [at] arapahoe [dot] edu or 303.797.5664) for additional elective recommendations.
- Refer to 2023/2024 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this degree.