Game Programming Minor
The Game Programming minor is for students in a Bachelors degree program who want to develop the skills to create software for 2D and 3D video games. The minor provides students with courses that cover game design concepts, user interface design, and software development of video games. Students wishing to specialize in game programming may complete the Game Programming minor by taking 15 credits (five CITA courses).
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this minor students will be able to:
- Apply the principles of game development, from concept to final product
- Apply concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in a game design context
- Create the software for a multi-player 2D, 3D game suitable for distribution
- Demonstrate the ability to generate prototypes for game interfaces
Curriculum Requirements
A minimum of 15 credits is required for completion of the minor. Students must be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in order to declare a minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | ||
| CITA 112 | Intro to Game Development | 3 |
| or CITA 113 | Intro to Game Design & Dev | |
| CITA 212 | Fundamentals of Game Design | 3 |
| CITA 312 | Intermediate Game Design | 3 |
| CITA 385 | User Interface Design | 3 |
| or CITA 386 | Game Interface Design | |
| CITA 412 | Advanced Game Design & Applica | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |