Bachelor of Science in Computer Games Development 2008

Computer gaming is a multi-billion dollar industry in the U.S and offers diverse career options for IT professionals. The field of computer games development is a versatile one. Successful game developers have a broad knowledge of areas such as game play theory, game design, 3D modeling and animation, physics, programming languages, and artificial intelligence.

With this in mind, the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program in Computer Games Development is interdisciplinary in its focus, drawing from courses in mathematics, programming, game design theory, physics and animation.

Students graduating from the B.S. program in Computer Games Development will be prepared for careers such as character and conceptual design, artificial intelligence programming, and graphics and special effects programming within the gaming industry.

The degree program also offers a concentration in Game Programming.

Liberal Studies Program

The Liberal Studies Program at DePaul University is the general education portion of the curriculum at DePaul University. To see the specific details for your program go here.

Sample four-year schedule of courses: 

First Year

Liberal Studies (7) (DC 201 required as one of LS) - Consider CTI courses for Liberal Studies.

Second Year

Gaming Elective (1)

Liberal Studies (5) - Consider CTI courses for Liberal Studies.

Third Year

Fourth Year

Gaming Elective (1)

Open Electives (4)
 

Liberal Studies (3) - Consider CTI courses for Liberal Studies. 

Gaming Electives

Any 200-level ANI, DC, GAM, GPH or IM Course

Any 300-level CTI Course

Sample four-year schedule of courses: 

Game Programming Concentration

First Year   

Major Field Courses (5)

Offered Winter
In class
√	ANI 105 Intro to Visual Design
√	GAM 224 Introduction to Game Design
√	GAM 244 Game Development I
√	MAT 150 Calculus I
√	MAT 151 Calculus II

 

Liberal Studies (7) - (DC 201 and ANI 101 Required as two of the LS courses) Consider CTI courses for Liberal Studies.

Second Year

Major Field Courses (5)

Third Year

Liberal Studies (4) - (IT 228 required as one of the LS courses) Consider CTI courses for Liberal Studies.

Gaming Electives (2)

Fourth Year

Liberal Studies (3) - Consider CTI courses for Liberal Studies.

Open Electives (3)

Gaming Electives (1)

Open Electives

Open Electives may be taken from any department or program. These are the only courses that may be taken under the pass/fail option (see the undergraduate Bulletin for details). If you wish to pursue a minor, most minor field courses will be credited as open electives.

Last Modified: Monday April 14, 2008