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Computer Game Design, BFA

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Banner Code: AR-BFA-GAME
Web: game.gmu.edu

College: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Department: Computer Game Design

Undergraduate Program

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.

Degree Requirements

Mason Core (40 credits)

ENGH 101 - Composition Credits: 3
ENGH 302 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3
Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency in the language may substitute ENGH 100 for ENGH 101. Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGH 100 or 101, as well as 302, to fulfill degree requirements.
AVT 180 - New Media in the Creative Arts Credits: 3
CS 105 - Computer Ethics and Society Credits: 1
MATH 113 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Credits: 4
PHYS 103 - Physics and Everyday Phenomena I Credits: 4 or
PHYS 160 - University Physics I
Credits: 3 and
PHYS 161 - University Physics I Laboratory
Credit: 1 or another laboratory science course approved by advisor (total Credits: 4)
PSYC 100 - Basic Concepts in Psychology Credits: 3

Non-Specific Mason Core Requirements

Oral Communication Credits: 3
Fine Arts Credits: 3
Literature Credits: 3
Natural Science (including laboratory) Credits: 4
Western Civilization Credits: 3
Global Understanding Credits: 3

Approved courses may be found under the Mason Core section of this catalog.

Major Core (53-54 credits)

AVT 104 - Two-Dimensional Design and Color Credits: 4
CS 112 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credits: 4
GAME 210 - Basic Game Design Credits: 3
GAME 230 - History of Computer Game Design Credits: 3
GAME 231 - Computer Animation for Games Credits: 3
GAME 232 - Online and Mobile Gaming Credits: 3
GAME 250 - Music for Film and Video Credits: 3
GAME 300 - Portfolio Preparation Credits: 1
GAME 310 - Game Design Studio Credits: 3
GAME 330 - Computer Game Platform Analysis Credits: 3
GAME 331 - Consumer Gaming Platform Analysis Lab Credits: 1
GAME 332 - RS: Story Design for Computer Games Credits: 3
GAME 367 - Writing and Editing Music and Sound Credits: 3
GAME 398 - Advanced Game Design Animation Credits: 3
GAME 410 - Advanced Game Design Studio Credits: 3
GAME 489 - Pre-Internship Seminar Credits: 1
GAME 490 - Senior Game Design Capstone Credits: 3 (Must be taken for 6 credits. Fulfills synthesis requirement.)
GAME 491 - Internship Credits: 3-4

Digital Media Electives (at least 12 credits)

Complete at least 12 credits of the following (or another course approved by your advisor):

AVT 280 - Introduction to New Media Arts Credits: 4
AVT 354 - Digital Photo Techniques Credits: 3
AVT 382 - 2D Experimental Animation Credits: 3
AVT 383 - 3D Experimental Animation Credits: 3
AVT 390 - Video Art Credits: 3
AVT 482 - Advanced Image Making Credits: 3
AVT 487 - Advanced Topics: New Media Art Credits: 3
ENGH 372 - Introduction to Film Credits: 3
FAVS 399 - Special Topics in Film and Video Studies Credits: 1-3
GAME 320 - Digital Painting for Games Credits: 3
GAME 399 - Special Topics Credits: 1-4
GAME 431 - Advanced Game Animation I Credits: 3

Visual Arts Electives (6-8 credits)

Complete 6-8 credits of the following (or another course approved by your advisor):

AVT 215 - Typography Credits: 4
AVT 217 - Introduction to Web Design Credits: 4
AVT 222 - Drawing I Credits: 4
AVT 232 - Painting I Credits: 4
AVT 243 - Printmaking I Credits: 4
AVT 252 - Fundamentals of Photography Credits: 4
AVT 262 - Sculpture I Credits: 4
AVT 311 - Graphic Design Methods and Principles Credits: 3
AVT 323 - Drawing II Credits: 3
AVT 324 - Figure Drawing Credits: 3
AVT 333 - Painting II Credits: 3
AVT 337 - Figurative Painting Credits: 3
AVT 343 - Printmaking II Credits: 3
AVT 353 - Traditional Photo Methods Credits: 3
AVT 363 - Sculpture II Credits: 3

General Electives (6-9 credits)

Total: 120 credits

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