BSI Application and game development

Program Overview

The BSI in Application and Game Development at Hellenic American University equips students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the gaming and app industries. The program covers game design, development, and programming, as well as the theoretical foundations of game design, narrative development, and artificial intelligence in gaming. Students will gain industry-standard skills in game engines, programming languages, and development tools, and will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects with industry partners.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

You'll gain industry-standard skills in game engines, programming languages, and development tools while learning the theoretical foundations of game design, narrative development, and artificial intelligence in gaming.

The program's objectives are:

• To equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the gaming and app industries.
• To provide students with a solid understanding of the principles of game design, development, and programming.
• To foster creativity and innovation in students.
• To prepare students for a variety of career opportunities in the gaming and app industries.

Here's a description of the program:

• The program is offered on a full-time basis and takes four years to complete.
• The program is taught in English.
• The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, hands-on labs, and project work.
• Students will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects with industry partners.
• The program culminates in a capstone project, where students will design and develop their own game or application.

Outline

The program consists of three main components:

• Informatics Core Curriculum:
This provides students with a strong foundation in computer science principles and programming.

Informatics Core Curriculum

This includes 14 courses covering topics such as:

• Programming Concepts
• Networking Fundamentals I
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Data Structures & Algorithms
• Database Management Systems
• Computer Architecture
• Social and Professional Issues
• Systems Analysis & Design
• Web Technology
• Project Management
• Operating Systems
• General Physics II
• Discrete Mathematics
• Capstone Project

Application & Game Development Major

This includes 6 required courses and 1 elective course covering topics such as:

• Advanced Programming
• Game Design Principles & Development Platforms
• Game Writing: Elements of Interactive Storytelling
• Web & Mobile Application Development
• Computer Graphics
• Software Engineering
• Electives:
CyberOps I, Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction, or Numerical Methods & Algorithms with Python

General Education

This includes 14 courses covering a variety of topics such as:

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Mathematics
• History
• Social Sciences
• Humanities
• Arts
• Foreign Language
• Assignments:
These are written or practical tasks that assess students' ability to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world problems.
• Presentations:
These allow students to demonstrate their understanding of a topic and their ability to communicate their ideas effectively.
• Projects:
These require students to work on extended projects, individually or in groups, to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world problem.

The program uses a variety of criteria to determine students' grades, including:

• Accuracy:
This assesses how well students understand the course material and can apply it to real-world problems.
• Originality:
This assesses how well students can come up with new ideas and solutions.
• Presentation:
This assesses how well students can communicate their ideas effectively.
• Effort:
This assesses how much effort students put into their work.

Teaching

The faculty members are committed to providing students with a high-quality education and helping them achieve their career goals.

• Hands-on labs:
These allow students to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world problems.
• Project work:
This allows students to work on extended projects, individually or in groups, to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world problem.

The program also includes a number of unique approaches to teaching, such as:

• Industry partnerships:
The program partners with a number of industry leaders to provide students with real-world experience and mentorship.
• Guest speakers:
The program invites guest speakers from the gaming and app industries to speak to students about their experiences and career paths.
• Field trips:
The program organizes field trips to gaming and app companies to give students a first-hand look at the industry.

Careers

The BSI in Application and Game Development program prepares students for a variety of career paths in the gaming and app industries, such as:

• Game developer
• Game designer
• Game programmer
• App developer
• App designer
• Software engineer
• User experience designer
• Quality assurance tester
• Game writer
• Game artist
• Game producer
The program also prepares students for graduate studies in computer science, game design, or related fields.

Other

• A state-of-the-art computer lab:
The program has a state-of-the-art computer lab that provides students with access to the latest software and hardware.