Bachelor's Degree in Computer Game Development

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Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Computer Game Development
Hours: 121

Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Development

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Computer Game Development Overview

The Lamar University Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Development will provide you with an understanding of the development and application of interactive digital media technologies. Coursework in this program examines human and computer interaction while hands-on labs reinforce learned principles.

You will be prepared for the innovative fields of graphic visualization, game development and computer modeling. When you graduate from this unique computer science focused program, you'll gain critical thinking, real-world application and practical project experience to prepare you for your future career designing and programming games.

The game development degree program combines lecture and theory with practice and play. The curriculum in this degree explores multifaceted technology concepts, such as artificial intelligence in gaming and simulation, 2D and 3D graphics, and operating systems.

Online B.S. Computer Game Development

Computer Game Development Courses You May Take

The Art of Computer Game Development: The synthesis of computer games with a focus on the artistic elements of games, including graphics, animation, audio and narrative.

Mobile Computer Game Development: This is an introductory course in Android game development.

Computer Organization Assembly Language: This course introduces the computer organization and assembly language.

Discrete Structures: This course presents discrete mathematical structures for computer science and mathematics. Topics include: logic and methods of proof, structures of sets and functions, Boolean algebra, recursion, fundamentals of algorithms, permutations and combinations, discrete probability, graphs and trees, randomized search and optimization, and their applications.

Introduction to Computer Theory: Preliminary review/introduction of the mathematics and logic for the course. Programs and computable functions, primitive recursive functions, the universal program, Turing machines and regular languages.

Career Paths for Game Development

A game designer acts as a creative translator among code, art and production among other aspects of completing a finished product. Your responsibilities may vary from level design all the way up to team management. The work is collaborative and creative, and your talents, skills and knowledge are needed. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, video game designer employment will skyrocket 19% this decade, placing it among the fastest growing careers in America.