Associate of Arts (AA) Degree - Game Development
Bachelor's degree
Online
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
4 Semesters
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
The Associate of Arts degree provides Game Development students with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of game construction and game engine technology. Once earned, the Associate’s degree can also be used as a stepping stone to a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree as it provides a foundation for advanced game development coursework.
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About this course
Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:
Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.
Minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and LA 107 Writing for the Multilingual Artist or LA 108 Composition for the Artist
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Subjects
- Game Engines
- Game development
- Development
- 2D Tools
- Sketching for Communication
- Game Design
- Theory & Analysis
- 3D modeling
- Animation for Games
- History of Gaming
- Digital painting
Course programme
- GAM 105: Introduction to Maya
- GAM 107: Game Engines
- GAM 110: Introduction to Game Development
- GAM 111: 2D Tools for Game Development
- FND 113: Sketching for Communication
- GAM 150: Game Design, Theory & Analysis
- GAM 201: 3D Modeling for Games 1
- GAM 202: Animation for Games
- LA 108: Composition for the Artist
- LA 131: History of Gaming
- GAM 233: Elements of Digital Painting
- GAM 241: Introduction to Digital Sculpting
- GAM 332: Texture & Light
- GAM 342: Game Environment Production 1
- LA 291: Designing Careers
- FND 112: Figure Drawing
- GAM 310: Prototype Game Production Studio
- GAM 360: Environmental Modeling for Games 2
- GAM 401: Hard Surface Modeling 1
- LA 120: Art History Through the 15th Century
- LA 121: Art History Through the 19th Century
- LA 202: English Composition: Creative Persuasion & Argument
Associate of Arts (AA) Degree - Game Development