Bachelor of Arts in Design - Interactive Entertainment Major - Computer Game Design Concentration

The CGD course curriculum offers a foundation of traditional drawing, illustration, and art courses as well as courses in 2D and 3D animation, sound, storytelling and character development with a foundation in digital game design and game technology. The Game Design student also develops skills in scriptwriting, programming, networking, project management and Web-based game content production. Students learn industry-related software such as; 3D Studio Max or equivalent, Director, and a full range of Adobe products.

The Game Design Student will be better prepared for an eventual career in the gaming industry with a well-rounded education. For example, courses in graphic design and drawing will help in the overall game design and interactivity. Courses in history and literature will help in creating the story-line and environment. Courses in algebra, and statistics will help the game designer create intricate polygon-driven games, and psychology and sociology will guide the game designer in game and character creation and development.

The rapid growth of the game industry has created a high demand for artists and designers who can combine their art background with solid technical know-how in the creation of the next generation of computer games. Becker College’s four year Computer Game Design (CGD) concentration is perfect for those students with an interest in creating and designing electronic games.

This sample curriculum sequence illustrates how a student might progress through the program.  Course sequence may vary as long as prerequisites are met.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year