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Catalog Year: 2021-2022
The 120-credit Computer Game Design program enables students to focus on the artistic components of computer game design while providing them with the technical skills prerequisite to the field.
The University Catalog is the authoritative source for information on program requirements and courses. The Schedule of Classes is the authoritative source for information on classes scheduled for this semester. See the Schedule for the most up-to-date information and see Patriot web to register for classes. Requirements may be different for earlier catalog years. See the University Catalog archives.
Total credits: 120
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGH 101 | Composition (Mason Core) 1 | 3 |
| ENGH 302 | Advanced Composition (Mason Core) | 3 |
| AVT 180 | New Media in the Creative Arts | 3 |
| MATH 113 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Mason Core) | 4 |
| Select one from the following: | 4 | |
PHYS 103 |
Physics and Everyday Phenomena I (Mason Core) | |
PHYS 160& PHYS 161 |
University Physics I (Mason Core) and University Physics I Laboratory (Mason Core) (or another laboratory science course approved by advisor) |
|
| PSYC 100 | Basic Concepts in Psychology (Mason Core) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
| 1 | Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency in the language may substitute ENGH 100 Composition for Multilingual Writers (Mason Core)for ENGH 101 Composition (Mason Core). Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGH 100 Composition for Multilingual Writers (Mason Core) or ENGH 101 Composition (Mason Core), as well as ENGH 302 Advanced Composition (Mason Core), to fulfill degree requirements. |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Arts | 3 | |
| Literature | 3 | |
| Natural Science 1 | 4 | |
| Western Civilization/World History | 3 | |
| Global Understanding | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
| 1 | including laboratory |
Approved courses may be found under the Mason Core section of this catalog.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AVT 104 | Two-Dimensional Design and Color (Mason Core) | 3 |
| GAME 140 | Applied Coding for Game Designers | 3 |
| or CS 112 | Introduction to Computer Programming | |
| GAME 101 | Introduction to Game Design (Mason Core) | 3 |
| or GAME 210 | Basic Game Design | |
| GAME 230 | History of Computer Game Design | 3 |
| GAME 231 | Computer Animation for Games | 3 |
| GAME 232 | Online and Mobile Gaming | 3 |
| GAME 250 | Music for Film and Video | 3 |
| GAME 300 | Portfolio Preparation | 1 |
| GAME 310 | Game Design Studio | 3 |
| GAME 330 | Computer Game Platform Analysis | 3 |
| GAME 331 | Consumer Gaming Platform Analysis Lab | 1 |
| GAME 332 | RS: Story Design for Computer Games | 3 |
| GAME 367 | Writing and Editing Music and Sound | 3 |
| GAME 398 | Advanced Game Design Animation | 3 |
| GAME 410 | Advanced Game Design Studio | 3 |
| GAME 489 | Pre-Internship Seminar | 1 |
| Six credits of | 6 | |
| Senior Game Design Capstone (Mason Core) (Must be taken twice for 3 credits each) | ||
| GAME 491 | Internship | 3-4 |
| Total Credits | 51-52 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select at least 12 credits from the following (or another course approved by your advisor): | 12 | |
| Introduction to New Media Arts | ||
| Digital Photography II | ||
| 2D Experimental Animation | ||
| 3D Experimental Animation | ||
| Video Art | ||
| Advanced Image Making | ||
| Advanced Topics: New Media Art | ||
| Introduction to Film (Mason Core) | ||
| Special Topics in Film and Video Studies | ||
| Digital Painting for Games | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Advanced Game Animation I | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 6-8 credits from the following (or another course approved by your advisor): | 6-8 | |
| Typography (Mason Core) | ||
| Introduction to Web Design | ||
| Drawing I (Mason Core) | ||
| Painting I (Mason Core) | ||
| Printmaking I (Mason Core) | ||
| Darkroom Photography I (Mason Core) | ||
| Sculpture I (Mason Core) | ||
| Graphic Design Methods and Principles | ||
| Drawing II | ||
| Figure Drawing | ||
| Painting II | ||
| Figurative Painting | ||
| Printmaking II | ||
| Darkroom Photography II | ||
| Sculpture II | ||
| Total Credits | 6-8 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 8-11 credits of General Electives | 8-11 | |
| Total Credits | 8-11 | |