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.
  • Specialize within the focus area by concentrating on 2-D or 3-D courses. This provides the opportunity to develop skills in targeted areas.
  • Use complex 3-D software to "build" your works.

Courses in the Game Media: Design concentration include:

Game History and Development
(EGD 100)

Introduction to Game Design
(EGD 110)

Introduction to Computer Theory
(CIT 135)

Game Technology I
(EGD 202)

Principles of Game Design
(EGD 212)

Level Design
(EGD 230)

Game Systems and Experience: Design
(EGD 340)

Interactive Storytelling
(EGD 310)

Advanced Seminar
(EGD 380B)

Courses in the Game Media: 2-D Art and Animation concentration include:

Game History and Development
(EGD 100)

Visual and Digital Fundamentals
(GDD 111)

Anatomy & Perspective Drawing
(ART 135)

Introduction to Game Art and Animation
(EGD 115)

2D Game Art
(EGD 205)

Introduction to Painting
(ART 235)

Drawing for Game Development
(EGD225)

Foundations of Concept Painting
(EGD 245)

Advanced Seminar
(EGD 380A)

Courses in the Game Media: 3-D Art and Animation concentration include:

Game History and Development
(EGD 100)

Visual and Digital Fundamentals
(GDD 111)

Anatomy & Perspective Drawing
(ART 135)

Intro to Game Art and Animation
(EGD 115)

Introduction to 3D Art
(EGD 215)

Drawing for Game Development
(EGD 225)

3D Modeling
(EGD 235)

3D Modeling II
(EGD 315)

3D Animation
(EGD 335)

3D Game Environments
(EGD 355)

Advanced Seminar
(EGD 380A)