2019-2020 Catalog

Nov 23, 2024

2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Interactive Design and Game Development Concentration, Information Systems Technology, A.A.S.

The Interactive Design and Game Development concentration provides students with the skills to design and develop computer games, detailed simulations and interactive technologies. Program concentration may be chosen from two separate tracks. Choosing from one of the tracks allows students to specialize in an area that is most beneficial. Course concentration is on game design, virtual modeling, animation, interactive application creation, programming, documentation, structured design principles, problem solving, and business ethics. Classes are conducted in hands-on labs. Credits from both options transfer to the University of Baltimore.

View the Interactive Design and Game Development Fact Sheet

Program Pathways

Track A: Game Development

First Year Fall			First Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
ENG 112	Technical Writing	3	Gen Ed	Arts/Humanities	3
MAT 101 OR MAT 114	College Algebra OR Intro to Applied Algebra	3	Gen Ed	Diversity	3
CSC 102	Introduction to Information Technology	3	SDE 102	Multimedia Authoring	3
GDT 112	Computer Graphics	3	SDE 130	Introduction to Object Oriented Programming	3
Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
TOTAL		15	TOTAL		15
Second Year Fall			Second Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
SDE-104	Gaming Programming I	3	Gen Ed	Behavioral/Social Science	3
Gen Ed	Biological/Physical Science	3	SDE 207	Multimedia Project Development	3
CSC 132	Introduction to C and C++ Programming	3	SPD 108 (Preferred) OR ENG 101	Introduction to Human Communication (SPD 108 is a preferred course for the curriculum) OR English Composition (ELL 101 is an approved substitution for ENG 101)	3
SDE 201	Multimedia Algorithms	3	SDE 205	Game Programming II	3
Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
TOTAL		15	TOTAL		15

Track B: Interactive Design

First Year Fall			First Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
ENG 112	Technical Writing	3	Gen Ed	Arts/Humanities	3
Gen Ed	Mathematics	3	SDE 102	Multimedia Authoring	3
CSC 102	Introduction to Information Technology	3	SDE 130	Introduction to Object Oriented Programming	3
GDT 112	Computer Graphics	3	GDT 142	Computer Illustration	3
WEB 101	Web Design I	3	WEB 215	Javascript and Multimedia	3
TOTAL		15	TOTAL		15
Second Year Fall			Second Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
WEB 115	Web Developer I	3	Gen Ed	Behavioral/Social Science	3
Gen Ed	Biological/Physical Science	3	Gen Ed	Diversity	3
GDT 116	Digital Imaging	3	SDE 207	Multimedia Project Development	3
SDE 201	Multimedia Algorithms	3	ENG 101 OR SPD 108	English Composition (ELL 101 is an approved substitution for ENG 101) OR Introduction to Human Communication (SPD 108 is a preferred course for the curriculum)	3
SDE 203	3D Advanced Animation	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
TOTAL		15	TOTAL		15

General Education Requirements (21-22 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (3 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Behavioral/Social Sciences category (3 Credits)

Biological/Physical Science

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Biological/Physical Science category (3-4 Credits)

Diversity

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)

English

*A minimum grade of “C” or better is required for ENG-112

ENG 112 - Technical Writing I (3 Credits)
SPD 108 - Introduction to Human Communication (3 Credits)  (Preferred) OR
ENG 101 - English Composition (3 Credits)

(
ELL 101 - English Composition for English Language Learners
  is an approved substitution for ENG 101)

Mathematics

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Mathematics category (3 Credits); Students taking the Game Development Track select either MAT 101 or MAT 114 .

Program Requirements (18 Credits)

CSC 102 - Introduction to Information Technology (3 Credits)
GDT 112 - Computer Graphics (3 Credits)
SDE 102 - Multimedia Authoring and 2-Dimensional Animation (3 Credits)
SDE 130 - Introduction to Object Oriented Programming (3 Credits)
SDE 201 - Multimedia Algorithms and Mobile Devices (3 Credits)
SDE 207 - Multimedia Project Development (3 Credits)

Select a Program Track:

Track A: Game Development (9 Credits)

CSC 132 - Introduction to C and C++ Programming (3 Credits)
SDE 104 - Game Programming and Development I (3 Credits)
SDE 205 - Game Programming and Development II (3 Credits)
11-12 restricted elective credits are required. See the listing below.

Track B: Interactive Design (18 Credits)

GDT 116 - Digital Imaging (3 Credits)
GDT 142 - Computer Illustration: Adobe Illustrator (3 Credits)
SDE 203 - 3D and Advanced Animation (3 Credits)
WEB 101 - Web Design I (3 Credits)
WEB 115 - Web Developer I (3 Credits)
WEB 215 - Javascript and Multimedia (3 Credits)
2-3 restricted elective credits are required. See the listing below.

Restricted Electives (2-12 Credits)

Restricted Electives should be selected in consultation with the programs lead faculty or the Technology and Computer Studies Division Director to satisfy career goals. Select Restricted Elective credits to complete your Track from the following list.

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