Bachelor of Science - Game Design and Development
About Bachelor of Science - Game Design and Development
As a game design & development major, students will gain a foundation in programming languages, 3D object creation, story creation, virtual reality and computer ethics. They will explore the game creation process, from game design document through beta testing to published games.
When students choose to become a game design & development major at Sacred Heart University, they will join a top game design program. Sacred Heart University's devoted faculty provide the one-on-one attention and hands-on training students need to succeed as a professional game designer and developer.
Sacred Heart game design students combine programming and creative skills. While students will learn how to create a video game from start to finish, they will also have the opportunity to specialize in the particular game development area that most interests them. Students will learn both the Unity and Unreal platforms, C# programming and Blender for creating 3D objects. In addition to the computer science courses, they will also have the opportunity to take classes in music for games, art for games and game story writing, as well as a specialized course in Physics for Game Design. The University completely subsidizes training for the Unity Certification Exam.
Learning outcomes
- Work on a published game
- Be prepared for Unity Certification
- Develop a game from concept through publication
- Participate in hands-on lab experience
In the game design & development program, students will also:
- Learn to analyze problems, then identify and design solutions
- Develop the communication skills to convey complex technical information to a range of audiences
- Take courses in gaming, 3D object creation, algorithms, operating systems and game programming
- Study the fundamentals of game play theory, computer graphics and animation
- Learn to use Unity3D, Blender, Maya, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
- Gain experience working with teams to establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, manage risk and produce deliverables
- Learn to thrive as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Work in the motion capture laboratory and learn to animate 3D characters
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