Game Design (A.A.S.) Degree
Program Description
Bramson Ort College's Game Design and Programming Associate Degree is designed to meet the
standard competencies necessary for employment in the game design industry. Students do not need any previous experience in game
design or programming to enter the program. The AAS degree in Game Design and Programming is a 60-credit program, with 30 credits required and elective liberal Arts
The curriculum includes computer programming and game development courses such as Introduction to Programming Logic and Design introduction to Game Design C++ Programming Game Software Engineering, Game Engine Architecture, Game Programming Direct3D, Al Game Development, Game Audio Development, Java Games, Multiplayer Game Programming, Mobile Application Development, Game Console Programming and Programming Linux Games. These courses are designed to prepare students in many game design genres and platforms by focusing on both the technical and creative end of this growing and multi-faced field. Course in digital animation, character development and modeling, level designs interactive game storytelling, an light rendering add the uniqueness of the program. Liberal Arts courses will also be required such as Physics for Game
Developer, Math for Game Developer and additional ELECTIVE LIBERAL ARTS COURSE.
Program Summary Chart
Program: |
Game Design (A.A.S.) Degree |
Program Length: |
60 semester credits |
Entrance Dates: |
Rolling Semesters |
Offered: |
Queens & Brooklyn Campuses |
Admission Requirements: |
Admission to the Bramson ORT College Game Design Associate Degree Program is open to all students who demonstrate academic preparedness, maturity and seriousness of purpose with backgrounds appropriate to their chosen program of studies.
Please visit the Admissions Office Site for the complete requirements. High School Diploma or GED is required.
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Department: |
More Information
Computer Technology Department
Bramson ORT College
69-30 Austin Street
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: 718-261-5800 ext 105
Email: computer@bramsonort.edu
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| Required Major Courses |
AC111 |
Principles of Accounting I
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3 Credits |
| CP101 |
Introduction to Programming & Logic |
3 Credits |
| CP102 |
Introduction to Computer Programming |
3 Credits |
| CP111 |
Computer Systems I
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3 Credits |
CP115 |
Operating Systems Concepts |
3 Credits |
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OR |
CP165 |
UNIX Operating System |
3 Credits |
CP300 |
Introduction to Game Design |
3 Credits |
| Elective Major Courses |
18 Credits |
| Elective Major Courses (select five) |
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| BM290 |
Business Communication |
3 Credits |
| CP100 |
Introduction to Data Processing |
3 Credits |
| CP103 |
Introduction to Photography |
3 Credits |
| CP104 |
Principles of Computer Electronics |
3 Credits |
| CP112 |
Computer Networks I |
3 Credits |
| CP113 |
Computer Networks II |
3 Credits |
| CP114 |
Computer Architecture |
3 Credits |
| CP116 |
Internet Programming I |
3 Credits |
| CP117 |
Internet Programming II |
3 Credits |
| CP122 |
Visual Basic .NET C# Programming I |
3 Credits |
| CP123 |
Visual Basic .NET C# Programming II |
3 Credits |
| CP135 |
Introduction to Data Communications |
3 Credits |
| CP145 |
C++ Programming I |
3 Credits |
| CP146 |
C++ Programming II |
3 Credits |
| CP154 |
Digital Computer Electronics & Microprocessors |
3 Credits |
| CP165 |
UNIX Operating System |
3 Credits |
| CP171 |
JAVA Programming I |
3 Credits |
| CP172 |
JAVA Programming II |
3 Credits |
| CP173 |
JAVA Programming III |
3 Credits |
| CP180 |
Computer Network Security |
3 Credits |
| CP181 |
Wide Area Networks and WWAN |
3 Credits |
| CP190 |
Software Quality Assurance and Testing |
3 Credits |
| CP191 |
Web Design |
3 Credits |
| CP210 |
Data Structures |
3 Credits |
| CP215 |
Systems Analysis and Design |
3 Credits |
| CP216 |
Project Management |
3 Credits |
| CP220 |
Database Design I |
3 Credits |
| CP222 |
Database Design II |
3 Credits |
| CP240 |
Foundations for Cisco Routers |
3 Credits |
| CP241 |
Routing and Switching |
3 Credits |
| CP242 |
Interconnecting Cisco Devices |
3 Credits |
| CP260 |
Advanced Computer Applications |
3 Credits |
| CP270 |
CADD |
3 Credits |
| CP271 |
Advanced CADD |
3 Credits |
| CP272 |
CADD Applications |
3 Credits |
| CP273 |
CNC Programming |
3 Credits |
| CP274 |
Construction Graphics |
3 Credits |
| CP280 |
Visual Communications |
3 Credits |
| CP281 |
Computer Imaging and Illustration |
3 Credits |
| CP282 |
Web Animation |
3 Credits |
| CP283 |
Presentation Graphics |
3 Credits |
| CP290 |
Graphic Design Applications |
3 Credits |
| CP291 |
Package Design and Prototyping |
3 Credits |
| CP296 |
Computer Internship I |
3 Credits |
| CP297 |
Computer Internship II |
3 Credits |
| CP300 |
Introduction to Game Design |
3 Credits |
| CP301 |
Introduction to Game Programming |
3 Credits |
| CP302 |
Game Software Engineering |
3 Credits |
| CP303 |
Game Engine Architecture |
3 Credits |
| CP400 |
Computer Systems II |
3 Credits |
| CP401 |
Computer Networks III |
3 Credits |
| CP402 |
Microsoft System Engineering |
3 Credits |
| ET103 |
Basic Electronics and Computers I |
3 Credits |
| SS101 |
Keyboarding I |
3 Credits |
| (General Education) |
| EN100 |
English Composition I |
3 Credits |
| Select one course of the following |
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Statistics |
3 Credits |
| MA130 |
Discrete Mathematics |
3 Credits |
| MA121 |
College Algebra and Trigonometry |
3 Credits |
| MA125 |
Pre-Calculus |
3 Credits |
| Select two courses out of the following |
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| LA140 |
American History I |
3 Credits |
| LA141 |
American History II |
3 Credits |
| LA150 |
Economics |
3 Credits |
| LA160 |
American Government |
3 Credits |
| LA161 |
State and Local Government |
3 Credits |
| Elective Liberal Arts |
| General Education Courses (Select three) |
9 Credits |
| Select credits from the list of liberal arts courses which are not required liberal arts. |
Career Outlook
Multimedia artists and animators create animation and visual effects for television, movies, video games, and other media. They create two- and three-dimensional models and animation..
- Multimedia Artists and Animators
Employment Opportunities
Below you will find a table of average annual salaries for Bookkeeping Clerks. Salaries are listed by both position and Industry/Sector. These salaries had been provided by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Bramson ORT College's Career Services Center.
Position |
Average Salary |
Industry / Sector |
Multimedia Artists and Animators |
$58,510 |
Motion picture and video industries, Software publishers, Computer systems design and related services, Advertising, public relations, and related services. |
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