Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology, Game Development

Program Overview

Delaware County Community College's Game Development specialization equips students with the technical and creative skills for careers in game development. The program emphasizes industry-standard programming languages, development tools, and game design principles. Students create a game portfolio and develop proficiency in web and programming languages, game creation, audio and visual elements, and computer game programming.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Game Development specialization at Delaware County Community College is designed to equip students with the skills necessary for a career or further study in game development. The program emphasizes the specific technical and creative abilities required for designing, developing, marketing, and testing computer games. Industry-standard programming languages and development tools form the foundation of this specialization.

Objectives:

Demonstrate proficiency in using web and programming languages relevant to game development. Apply the computer video game development process to create games using a variety of current tools and technologies. Create computer games using industry-standard development tools. Utilize industry-standard tools to create audio and/or visual elements. Develop a game portfolio.

Outline:

• First Semester:
> CS 100: Introduction to Information Technology > CS 117: Fundamentals of Game Design Theory and Practice > CS 101: Introduction to Computer Science > ENG 100: English Composition I > Mathematics Elective (choose one): MAT 120, 121, 135, 151, or 160
• Second Semester:
> IMM 120: Web Page Design and Development > CS 118: Game Creation Development > ENG 112: English Composition II: Writing About Literature > CS 104 (Introduction to Java Programming) or CS 110 (Introduction to C++) > Mathematics Elective (choose one): MAT 120, 121, 135, 151, or 160
• Third Semester:
> CS 119: Introduction to Computer Game Programming > NET 110: Network Communications > IMM 201: Audio and Video for Multimedia > CS 106 (Art and Animation) or IMM 110 (Multimedia Graphics & Design) > CS 204 (Intermediate Java Programming) or CS 210 (Object Oriented C++)
• Fourth Semester:
> CS 250: Digital Portfolio Development > Science Elective (any transferable Scientific Inquiry (SI) designated course) > Humanities Elective (career program) > Oral Communication Elective (any transferable Oral Communication (OC) designated course)

Careers:

The program prepares students for careers in various aspects of game development, including:

• Game Designer: Creates and designs the overall game concept, story, levels, and characters.
• Game Programmer: Implements the game's code, logic, physics, and artificial intelligence.
• Game Artist: Creates visual assets such as characters, environments, and props.
• Game Audio Engineer: Designs and implements sound effects, music, and voice-overs.
• Game Tester: Evaluates games for bugs, usability, and overall quality.