GAME DESIGN
Degree Objectives
Focus on the design principles, skills and techniques required to create mechanics, game
documentation and functioning prototypes for innovative game projects. Students will utilize industry standard tool sets and resources, including game programming, scripting and asset creation. The coursework emphasizes design skills such as design documentation, systems design, level design, game balancing, play-testing, interactive storytelling and user experience design. Students in the Game Design degree will also take a critical approach to the study of gameplay, player interaction and community dynamics, taking into account the unique features of the multiple video game platforms, including PC, consoles, mobile and virtual reality. In team-based projects, design students will work with artists and programmers to create complete projects. Working with artists and programmers in team-based projects, Game Design students apply all elements of the game creation process, developing the mentorship and leadership skills required to bring a project from initial concept to a final published product.
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Prototype and complete original games for multiple platforms following the full game production pipeline.
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Create and implement game elements, systems and play mechanics using industry-standard tools, techniques and production methods, including art or scripting/programming applications.
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Demonstrate effective game design practices and techniques within the project scope and context, such as genre, style, platform and audience.
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Demonstrate the ability to evaluate game designs for a variety of gameplay mechanics, game applications and game genres.
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Effectively articulate game design elements and mechanics across disciplines utilizing written and verbal communication skills.
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Establish collaboration, mentorship and professional leadership skills by working with other disciplines to deliver highly polished and completed projects.
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* University of Advancing Technology Student Catalog, Game Design