College: Media

Focuses on the creative and artistic aspects of digital game design. Students acquire skills in game design principles, storytelling, user experience (UX) design, game mechanics, programming, and project management, preparing them for careers in game development studios, software companies, and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the principles of game design and development.
• Develop skills in storytelling and narrative design.
• Learn UX and user interface (UI) design for games.
• Explore game mechanics and systems design.
• Acquire fundamental programming skills for game development.
• Develop project management skills and team collaboration.
• Gain practical experience through game development projects and internships.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Digital Game Design - Overview of game design principles, industry trends, and career paths.
2. Game Design Fundamentals - Core principles of game design, including mechanics, dynamics, and aesthetics.
3. Storytelling and Narrative Design - Techniques for creating engaging stories and narratives in games.
4. UX and UI Design - Principles of user experience and user interface design to create intuitive and user-friendly game interfaces.
5. Game Mechanics and Systems Design - Design and balance of game mechanics and systems.
6. Game Programming Basics - Basics of programming for game development, including scripting and algorithms.
7. Game Engines and Development Tools - Using game engines (e.g., Unity and Unreal Engine) and development tools to create games.
8. Art and Visual Design for Games - Principles of art and visual design for creating game assets and environments.
9. Sound Design and Audio for Games - Creation and integration of sound effects and audio for games.
10. Project Management in Game Development - Methods for managing game development projects, including Agile methodologies and team collaboration.
11. Capstone Project - Comprehensive project applying digital game design skills, such as developing a full game, designing a game prototype, or creating a game design document.

Assessment Methods:

• Analysis of game design principles
• Storytelling and narrative design projects
• UX and UI design projects
• Game mechanics and systems design projects
• Game programming assignments
• Game engine and development tools projects
• Art and visual design projects for games
• Sound design and audio projects for games
• Project management reports in game development
• Final projects and presentations

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to Digital Game Design"
• "Game Design Fundamentals"
• "Storytelling and Narrative Design"
• "UX and UI Design"
• "Game Mechanics and Systems Design"
• "Game Programming Basics"
• "Game Engines and Development Tools"
• "Art and Visual Design for Games"
• "Sound Design and Audio for Games"
• "Project Management in Game Development"

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of programming and design principles, and an interest in game design development and design.

Duration of the Program:

Typically 4 years to earn a bachelor's degree in digital game design.

Certification:

Graduates can earn certificates such as:

• Unity Certified Associate: Game Developer
• Unreal Engine Certified Professional
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Certificates in specific game development tools and software

Target Audience:

Aspiring game designers, programmers, artists, sound designers, project managers, and professionals seeking careers in game development studios, software companies, independent development teams, and related fields. This specialization equips students with the creative and technical skills necessary to excel in digital game design, supporting careers in various roles within game development studios, software companies, and related fields.