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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.

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


Game-DESIGN
21 Credits
Required Major Courses
AC111 Principles of Accounting I
3 Credits
CP101 Introduction to Programming & Logic
3 Credits
CP102 Introduction to Computer Programming
3 Credits
CP111 Computer Systems I
3 Credits
CP115 Operating Systems Concepts
3 Credits
OR
CP165 UNIX Operating System
3 Credits
CP300 Introduction to Game Design
3 Credits
Elective Major Courses
18 Credits
Elective Major Courses (select five)
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
Liberal Arts
12 Credits
(General Education)
EN100 English Composition I
3 Credits
Select one course of the following
c 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
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.