Game & Interactive Design (GID) minor

Digital Media & Animation Game & Interactive Designminor

The minor in Game and Interactive Design (GID) is centered around the fundamental aspects of game development. Its purpose is to equip students with the essential skills required to create digital games. Students have the flexibility to tailor their studies to their specific needs and interests, enabling them to concentrate on the elements of digital game design that align with their desired goals.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will learn the fundamentals of digital game design through programming and digital art fundamentals.
  • Students will focus on essential development skills in electives by focusing on 2D or 3D work.
  • Students can engage with coding more profoundly through networking or human-computer interaction.

Requirements for a Game and Interactive Design Minor (15 Credit Hours)

Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
Digital Foundations I 3
Computer Programming I 3

Game and Interactive Design Minor Electives (9 Credit Hours - Pick Three)

Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
Intro to 3D Animation 3
2D Game Design 3
3D Game Design 3
Asset Production 3
Networking I 3
Programming II 3
Human Computer Interaction 3