Game Design & Application Programming AAS
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science, students will be able to:
- Communicate technical issues related to gaming and application programming through presentations and reports, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in teams.
- Develop and manipulate digital media products.
- Demonstrate an understanding of data structures, variables and classes.
- Build a portfolio.
The Associate of Applied Science can be completed through a mix of face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes. Several of the courses are offered in an 8-week term, rather than a 16-week term. The program is designed to take two years, or 64 weeks, to complete and is comprised of the following suggested pathway or course of study.
Degree Requirements
| First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| ARTC 1325 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER GRAPHICS | 3 credit hours |
| GAME 1306 | DESIGN AND CREATION OF GAMES | 3 credit hours |
| ITSE 2321 | OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING | 3 credit hours |
| ITSE 1333 | MOBILE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT | 3 credit hours |
| GAME 1309 | INTRODUCTION TO ANIMATION PROGRAMMING | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| GAME 1343 | GAME AND SIMULATION PROGRAMMING I | 3 credit hours |
| GAME 2342 | GAME DEVELOPMENT USING C++ | 3 credit hours |
| EECT 1300 | TECHNICAL CUSTOMER SERVICE | 3 credit hours |
| GAME 1328 | VIDEO GAME DESIGN | 3 credit hours |
| ITSE 2310 | iOS APPLICATION PROGRAMMING | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| IMED 1345 | INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA | 3 credit hours |
| ITSE 2343 | ADVANCED MOBILE PROGRAMMING | 3 credit hours |
| ITSE 2317 | JAVA PROGRAMMING | 3 credit hours |
| GAME 1303 | INTRO TO GAME DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 credit hours |
| ENGL 1301 | COMPOSITION I | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1332 | CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS | 3 credit hours |
| ARTS 1301 | ART APPRECIATION | 3 credit hours |
| GOVT 2305 | FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (Federal constitution & topics) | 3 credit hours |
| ENGL 2311 | TECHNICAL & BUSINESS WRITING | 3 credit hours |
| GAME 2308 | PORTFOLIO FOR GAME DEVELOPMENT | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Capstone Requirement: GAME 2308 Portfolio for Game Development is a capstone experience and may not be substituted. It should be taken the last semester before graduation.
