Game Media Concentration

The Game Media concentration appeals to a range of interests within visual arts. The courses help students develop skills by combining aesthetics and technology. You'll explore the process of creating visual elements and assets for game media, including concept art, two-dimensional images, three-dimensional models and textures, digital sculpture, and user interface design.

• Produce what will be presented in a game engine or as part of a game production pipeline.
• Apply what you learn to other fields: film, architectural design and visualization, concept art and video, painting and drawing.
• Use the game industry software to build your works.

Courses in the Game Media primary concentration include:

• Introduction to Game Design
  (GMD 110)
• Choose five of the following:
  • Introduction to Computer Theory
    (CIT 135)
  • Game Technology I
    (GMD 200)
  • Principles of Game Design
    (GMD 210)
  • Level Design
    (GMD 240)
  • Game Systems & Experience: Design
    (GMD 320)
  • Interactive Storytelling
    (GMD 330)
  • Advanced Seminar
    (EGD 380B)

If you choose Game Media as a secondary concentration, the requirements will differ from those shown.