Grand Canyon University The College of Arts and Media 17 courses 120 total credits
As one of the most dynamic fast growing industries in the world, including the vibrant e-sports area, job growth is strong in entertainment, technology, and educational game design arenas. Most businesses are exploring the use of virtual worlds and games for training, sales, and scaleability. Millions of young people play games on a daily basis. This is a degree that allows them to channel that passion into a career. We're focused on the student who is most interested in the look and story of games. This is a program designing for the user experience.
| Total General Education | 34-40 credits |
| Total Game Design Major | 68 credits |
| Total Electives | 12-18 credits |
| Total Bachelor of Arts in Game Design | 120 credits |
Game Design Major
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GMC-101 | Game Design | 4 |
| GMC-100 | Introduction to Gaming | 4 |
| GMC-110 | Visual Art for Games | 4 |
| GDT-115 | Introduction to Game Engines | 4 |
| MKT-315 | Introduction to Marketing | 4 |
| DDN-160 | 2D Motion Design 1 | 4 |
| DDN-330 | 3D Modeling Design I | 4 |
| GMC-200 | World Building | 4 |
| DDN-260 | 2D Motion Design 2 | 4 |
| DDN-276 | Portfolio 1 | 4 |
| GMC-351 | Game Creation 1 | 4 |
| MKT-345 | Buyer and Consumer Behavior | 4 |
| GMC-352 | Game Creation 2 | 4 |
| GMC-400 | Game Promotion and Marketing | 4 |
| GMC-451 | Game Creation 3 | 4 |
| MGT-440 | Project Management | 4 |
| GMC-452 | Game Creation 4 | 4 |
| Total Game Design Major | 68 credits | |
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