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BS in Computer Games Development 
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Games Development is ideal for creative-minded and technically adept individuals with a passion for crafting interactive experiences. It offers career opportunities for skilled, creative programmers, designers, and animators. 
 

BS in Computer Games Development 2009


The BS in Computer Games Development prepares students to work in the multi-disciplinary field of computer gaming and interactive media. This program also requires strong mathematical and programming skills.

CDM's Computer Game Development program combines coursework in game programming, game design, 3D Modeling, animation, physics, and artificial intelligence. Students work in cross-disciplinary teams to design and develop games.


Concentrations


The BS in Computer Games Development offers a concentration in Production and Design  and a Concentration in Game Programming . Our program was created in consultation with our Game Dev Industry Advisory Board, and is the result of input from many of the top game programmers,  producers and designers in the Chicago area.

Students in the Production and Design concentration receive an education in all areas of game development, including game design, programming and animation, but also the basic business skills of project management, budgeting, contract negotiation, marketing and quality assurance. 

Students in the Game Programming concentration engage in the rigorous study of computer science basics, and then apply this knowledge to the demanding specialization of game programming.  Areas of study include computer graphics development, computer science, linear algebra, game physics, and artificial intelligence programming.


What Students Learn From This Program

  • Game programming
  • Game physics and game engines
  • Computer graphics and rendering
  • 3D modeling and animation
  • Game design and level design

Learn more about the DePaul Game Development program .


Liberal Studies Program


The Liberal Studies program at DePaul University is the general education portion of the curriculum at DePaul University. View the specific details for the Computer Games Development Program.


Program Requirements 2009


To view Undergraduate Program Requirements for previous years click here.
B.S. Computer Games Development 2009
 


Production & Design Concentration
 
First Year
Major Field Courses (5)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
√        GAM 224 Introduction to Game Design   
√        GAM 244 Game Development I   
√        GAM 245 Game Development II   
√        ANI 101 Animation for Non-Majors   
√        or  ANI 201 Animation I   
√        ANI 105 Intro to Visual Design   
 
Liberal Studies (7) (Required: DC 201 Introduction to Screenwriting) - Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies

Second Year
Major Field Courses (6)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
√        MAT 150 Calculus I   
         GAM 341 Introduction to Level Design   
√        ANI 230 3d Modeling for Animation and Gaming   
√ √      CSC 261 Programming Languages I: C/C++   
         CSC 262 Programming Languages II: C/C++   
√        GAM 230 Intro to Game Production   
 
Gaming Elective (1)
Liberal Studies (5) - Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies

Third Year
Major Field Courses (4)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
√        ANI 231 3d Animation for Cinema and Gaming   
√        GAM 374 Action Games Programming   
         IM 220 Interactive Media I   
√        WRD 204 Technical Writing [formerly Eng 204]   
 
Gaming Elective (4)
Liberal Studies (4) (Required: IT 228 Ethics in Computer Games and Cinema) - Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies

Fourth Year
Major Field Courses (4)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
         GAM 333 The Business of Games   
         GAM 392 Game Modification Workshop   
         GAM 394 Game Development Project I   
         GAM 395 Game Development Project II   
 
Gaming Elective (1)
Liberal Studies (3) - Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies
Open Electives (4)

Gaming Electives
Any 200-level ANI, DC, GAM, GPH or IM Course
Any 300-level CDM Courses

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.

Grades:
Grades for all courses in the students major (i.e. non-Liberal Studies and non-Open Elective) must be 'C' or better. Grades of 'C-' may be accepted provided the overall grade point average in the major is 2.0 or better.


Game Programming Concentration
 
First Year
Major Field Courses (5)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
√        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) (Required: DC 201 Introduction to Screenwriting and ANI 101 Animation for Non-Majors) - Consider CDM courses for Liberal Studies

Second Year
Major Field Courses (5)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
√ √      CSC 261 Programming Languages I: C/C++   
         CSC 262 Programming Languages II: C/C++   
         CSC 393 Data Structures in C++   
√        GAM 245 Game Development II   
√        ANI 230 3d Modeling for Animation and Gaming   
 
Gaming Electives (2)
Liberal Studies (5) - Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies

Third Year
Major Field Courses (6)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
√ √      CSC 373 Computer Systems I   
√ √      CSC 374 Computer Systems II   
√        GPH 321 Computer Graphics Development I   
         GPH 329 Computer Graphics Development II   
√        GAM 350 Physics for Game Developers   
√        GAM 374 Action Games Programming   
 
Gaming Electives (2)
Liberal Studies (4) (Required: IT 228 Ethics in Computer Games and Cinema) - Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies

Fourth Year
Major Field Courses (5)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
         GPH 389 Real-Time Graphics Techniques   
         GAM 376 Artificial Intelligence for Computer Games   
         GAM 392 Game Modification Workshop   
         GAM 394 Game Development Project I   
         GAM 395 Game Development Project II   
 
Gaming Electives (1)
Liberal Studies (3) - Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies
Open Electives (3)

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.

Grades:
Grades for all courses in the students major (i.e. non-Liberal Studies and non-Open Elective) must be 'C' or better. Grades of 'C-' may be accepted provided the overall grade point average in the major is 2.0 or better.

All courses in program
 
 
Career Options: 

Individuals with degrees in computer game development hold positions as:

  • Game Programmers
  • Technical Artists
  • Producers
  • and Game Designers

Those with computer game development skills are sought by corporations such as Sony, LucasArts and EA Games.

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