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2021-2022 Catalog 
    
    Nov 23, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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


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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.This A.A.S. program is a career degree, preparing students for the workforce after graduation. However, students can opt to transfer to a four-year program rather than start a career, but should confer with advisors and transferring institutions for specific requirements.

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 2D Animation and Interactive Design 3
GDT 112 Computer Graphics 3   SDE 130 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming 3
Restricted Elective Choose from the list
*(ART 103  is recommended)
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 Game Design and 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  

Restricted Elective

Choose from the list

3
SDE 201 Mobile Applications Design and Development 3   SDE 205 Game Design and 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 Diversity 3
Gen Ed Mathematics
*(MAT 115  is recommended)
3   SDE 102 2D Animation and Interactive Design 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 115 Web Development I 3
TOTAL   15   TOTAL   15
Second Year Fall   Second Year Spring
Course Number Course Name Credits   Course Number Course Name Credits
WEB 215 JavaScript and Multimedia 3   Gen Ed Biological/Physical Science 3
Gen Ed Behavioral/Social Science 3   GDT 116 Digital Imaging 3
SDE 104 Game Design and Programming I 3   SDE 207 Multimedia Project Development 3
SDE 201 Mobile Applications Design and Development 3   Restricted Elective Choose from the list
*(ART 103  is recommended)
3
SDE 203 3D Advanced Animation 3   Gen Ed Arts/Humanities 3
TOTAL   15   TOTAL   15

General Education Requirements (18-19 Credits)


Arts/Humanities


Behavioral/Social Sciences


Biological/Physical Science


Diversity


English


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

Mathematics


Select a Program Track:


Track A: Game Development (6 Credits)


14-15 restricted elective credits are required. See the listing below.

Restricted Electives (2-15 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:

Degree Requirement (60 Credits)


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