Bachelor of Science in Game Design and Development

University of Arizona

The Bachelor of Science in Game Design and Development will provide undergraduate students with the design and development skills necessary to create virtual interactive environments that span across devices and platforms.This game program would include games for entertainment but also serious games and virtual reality simulations for training, education, healthcare and other purposes.The degree will provide students with the real-world skills and experience needed for successful game design and development and will signal to employers that students have dedicated the time and energy necessary to build fluency with the underlying concepts and tools. The degree will cover all aspects of game design and development.This would include conceptualization, market analysis, technical design, and usability studies.The degree program will serve a diverse student population, training learners in artistic, technical and business aspects of games.The degree will require students to complete a set of core courses, yet also allow students to choose among a large set of electives in order to focus on their preferred areas of study (e.g., intensive programming, creative computing, and entrepreneurial aspects of game development). Students will apply the key theories and best practices they learned to practical game projects and refine their skills. Students will have multiple opportunities to produce finished games, both individually and team-based.The degree is intended for students who aspire to hold careers in the digital games industry.

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