BACHELOR DEGREE IN ART AND DESIGN OF VIDEO GAMES GENERAL OBJECTIVE: The Science of Art and Design of Video Games Program in Atlantic University College prepares students to perform efficiently in the video game industry, providing the necessary education and technological tools needed to understand the influence of video games in society and their great educational and entertainment potential.
CURRICULAR DESIGN / SEQUENCE SAMPLE
REQUIREMENTS (credits)
GE - General Education (45) P - Professional (33) M - Major (39) CP - Capstone (6) 1st ACADEMIC TERM AG 101
Design Fundamentals
ING 101
General English
CCO 101
Introduction to Computers
CIEN 207
Human Anatomy and Inanimate Objects
Design Concepts for Video Games
CSOC 100
Human Growth and Social Adaptability
DG 111
Design and Editing of Digital Images
DG 203
Computerized Illustration
Total of credits - 132
6th ACADEMIC TERM
CSOC 204 Puerto Rico: A Contemporary Approach
GE
ESP 208
Creative Communication
GE
P
AD 335
Basic Movement Editing
M
P
AD 338
Basic Texturing and Lighting
M
P GE
7th ACADEMIC TERM
2nd ACADEMIC TERM VJ 101
E - Electives (9)
M
ADM 104
Entrepreneurship
P
GE
BIOL 200
Plant Kingdom
P
VJ 347
Programming Concepts for Video Games
M
P
AD 412
Character Rigging and Deformation
M
GE
8th ACADEMIC TERM
3rd ACADEMIC TERM
VJ 204
Interface Design for Video Games
M
CSOC 300 Psychology
AD 247
Digital Concept Art
P
AD 339
Digital Sculpting
M
AD 215
Digital Production Pipeline
P
AD 345
Advanced Three-Dimensional Design
M
HUM 103
Literary Genres
GE
VJ 439
Creation of Video Game Prototypes
M
GE
9th ACADEMIC TERM
4th ACADEMIC TERM
HUM 300
Western Civilization: Ancient Culture
GE
BIOL 302
Animal Kingdom
GE
VJ 438
Advanced Texturing and Lighting
M
Capstone Project I
CP
MAT 201
Algebra
GE
CSOC 103
Human Relations
GE
AD 320
Three-Dimensional Design
P
AD 324
Three-Dimensional Animation
P
VJ 446
10th ACADEMIC TERM
5th ACADEMIC TERM
MAT 203
Geometry and Trigonometry
GE
AG 311
Modern Art History
ING 300
Conversational English
GE
AUD 227
Audio Recording Techniques
P
AD 325
Design and Creation of 3D Characters
M
VJ 448
Capstone Project II
M
VJ 330
Set Design for Video Games
M
Elective
E
GE
10th ACADEMIC TERM HUM 302
Western Civilization: Modern Times
GE
VJ 450
Digital Portfolio
P
Elective
E
Elective
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