Game Design, B.S.

Game Design students will gain an understanding of what it takes to be a professional game designer, including the capacity for students to articulate the industry’s needs and constraints. Graduates of the program will be able to work in a diverse set of environments as professional game designers, capable of specifying and creating engaging and immersive gameplay experiences using industry-standard tools, processes and methods. Students will gain the hands-on skill to study, plan, design, and create digital games without needing to acquire full coding or game development skills.

Program Goals

A graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Game Design program is prepared to:

• Conduct research and evaluate resources, compile data, and apply evidence to support design processes;
• Create clear and concise written, oral, and visual communication across contexts that follow industry standards;
• Incorporate collaborative teamwork roles and group structures in game design teams;
• Apply production and technical skills related to the development of different game design roles; and
• Engage in creative and professional development practices related to the evolving creative industries.