BDESDESNGAME - Bachelor of Design in Design-Game Design

ACAD 101

Principles of the Learning Academy

1

Shared Skills and Proficiencies

Writing and Critical Thinking

WRIT 101

Composition

3

HMXP 102     

Human Experience

3

CRTW 201

Critical Reading, Thinking & Writing

3

Oral Communication

Met in cognate with WRIT 465

0

Technology

Met in major with DESF 161

0

Intensive Writing

Met in cognate with WRIT 465

0

Constitution Requirement

See approved list; may be met with another requirement

0-3

Physical Activity

See approved list

1

Thinking Critically Across Disciplines*

Global Perspectives

    ARTH 175

Intro to Ancient and Medieval Art

3

Historical Perspectives

Met in major with VCOM 374     

0

Introducing Students to Broad Disciplinary Perspectives

Social Science

See approved list; must include 2 designators

6

Humanities and Arts

3 hours met in major with VCOM 151

    ARTH 176

Intro to Art Hist Renaissance-Present

3

Quantitative Skills and Natural Science (3 courses)

9-12

Quantitative Skills

See approved list

(3-8)

Natural Science

See approved list; must include one lab science.  If 2 courses taken, must be in two different groups: Life, Physical, Earth

(3-8)

Subtotal

32-38

Required Courses in Major  (All  DESF and VCOM courses required for the degree require a C or better.)

62*

VCOM 162

Game Graphics

3

DESF 101

Design Process, Methods & Mindsets

3

DESF 120

Design Drawing

3

DESF 154

Design and Color

3

DESF 161

Introduction to Computer Imaging

3

DESF 222

Visual Thinking and Symbolic Communication

3

VCOM 101

Visual Communication Seminar

1

VCOM 151

Design Fundamentals

3

VCOM 262

Introduction to Web Design

3

VCOM 362

Beginning Game Design

3

VCOM 462

Intermediate Game Design

3

VCOM 562

Advanced Game Design

3

VCOM 301

Visual Communication Seminar I

1

VCOM 322

User Experience Design

3

VCOM 355

Design Concepts

3

VCOM 363

Multimedia Design

3

VCOM 374

History of Graphic Design & Illustration

3

VCOM 401

Visual Communication Seminar II

1

VCOM 324 or VCOM326

World Building or Character Design

3

VCOM 463

Multimedia Design II 

3

VCOM 486

Senior Thesis Proposal

2

VCOM 487

Senior Thesis

2

VCOM 501

Visual Communication Seminar III

1

VCOM 578

Professional Portfolio and Practices

3

Cognate Requirements

22

WRIT 465

Preparation of Oral & Written Reports

3

BADM 180 or FINC 211

Contemporary Business Issues, Personal Finance

3**

MCOM 311

Digital Culture and Society 

3

Directed Electives from choice ARTS, DIFD/CSCI, MUST, MUTC, THRA, DESF/INDS/VCOM, ENGL

10

 Any appropriate course in art or design history

3

Electives (numbered above 299)

0-4

Total

120