Academic Programs

IT-Computer Game Development (CRT.ITGD)

The certificate in Computer Game Development trains students in all phases of the game development process. Coursework includes design, programming, 2D and 3D animation and art. The certificate allows for some flexibility to add other specialty classes as well.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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Catalog Term Year:

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First Year
First Semester

CIS-156

Credit Hours: 3.00

CIS-062

Credit Hours: 3.00

CIS-063

Credit Hours: 3.00

ITT-053

Credit Hours: 3.00

Credit Hours: 2.00

First Year
Second Semester

ITT-066

Credit Hours: 3.00

CIS-162

Credit Hours: 3.00

CIS-065

Credit Hours: 3.00

CIS-069

Credit Hours: 3.00

ITT-050

Credit Hours: 1.00

Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
	CIS-156	Computer Logic CIS-156 Computer Logic This course is an introduction to basic computer programming terms and concepts. JavaScript is used to illustrate variables, conditional statements, functions, loops, and arrays. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
	CIS-062	Computer Game Development CIS-062 Computer Game Development A practical exploration of video game development using both original programming and modification of existing game code. A variety of game types will be explored and created with the focus being on understanding, exploration and creativity in the development process. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
	CIS-063	3-D Computer Animation CIS-063 3-D Computer Animation An overview and exploration of the different applications and techniques used in the development of 3D models for game, video and web animation. The course will explore a variety of commonly used tools and will identify their strengths and capacities. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline +++	3.0
	ITT-053	Digital Media Arts ITT-053 Digital Media Arts An introduction to using digital technology to produce artistic creations on the computer. Students will learn basic art theories of design, color, typography, and visual elements and how to apply them in a digital environment. Course Outline +++	3.0
	--- ---	IT Elective --- --- IT Elective **	2.0
	Semester Totals		14.0
Second Semester
	ITT-066	Indie Game Development Lab ITT-066 Indie Game Development Lab This course is a production class that mimics the game development environment in an indie development house. Methods of production will be covered, options will be discussed and assignments will be made based on skill and ability. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
	CIS-162	Object-Oriented Programming I CIS-162 Object-Oriented Programming I This course teaches the fundamentals of object-oriented programming. It builds on the concepts of data types, functions, arrays, programming structures and debugging from CIS 156 Computer Logic while introducing classes, objects, encapsulation and modular design using the C# language. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline * +++	3.0
	CIS-065	Adv Game Development CIS-065 Adv Game Development An in-depth examination of the different game genres available and how to create appropriate content for each. Integration of basic programming and animation skills with more advanced topics will be discussed and developed through several individual and group projects. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	3.0
	CIS-069	Cross Platform Game Dev CIS-069 Cross Platform Game Dev Advanced features of modeling and animation software will be covered including architecture, character creation, texturing and animation. Emphasis will be placed on integration of cross platform apps into the creation of an electronic game, including the use of multiple file formats for exporting and importing. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	3.0
	ITT-050	IT Game Dev Cert Internship ITT-050 IT Game Dev Cert Internship Designed to give Game Development students on-the-job experience. The students must work in the community in an animation, modeling or programming related area. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	1.0
	--- ---	IT Elective --- --- IT Elective **	3.0
	Semester Totals		16.0

Total Program Hours

30.0

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* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

IT-Computer Game Development (CRT.ITGD)

Catalog Term Year:

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

CIS-156Computer Logic

CIS-062Computer Game Development

CIS-0633-D Computer Animation

ITT-053Digital Media Arts

--- ---IT Elective

Semester Totals

ITT-066Indie Game Development Lab

CIS-162Object-Oriented Programming I

CIS-065Adv Game Development

CIS-069Cross Platform Game Dev

ITT-050IT Game Dev Cert Internship

--- ---IT Elective

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

CIS-156
Computer Logic

CIS-062
Computer Game Development

CIS-063
3-D Computer Animation

ITT-053
Digital Media Arts

--- ---
IT Elective

ITT-066
Indie Game Development Lab

CIS-162
Object-Oriented Programming I

CIS-065
Adv Game Development

CIS-069
Cross Platform Game Dev

ITT-050
IT Game Dev Cert Internship

--- ---
IT Elective