Interactive Design and Game Development Concentration, Information Systems Technology, A.A.S.
The Interactive Design and Game Development concentration provides students with the skills to design and develop computer games, detailed simulations and interactive technologies. Program concentration may be chosen from two separate tracks. Choosing from one of the tracks allows students to specialize in an area that is most beneficial. Course concentration is on game design, virtual modeling, animation, interactive application creation, programming, documentation, structured design principles, problem solving, and business ethics. Classes are conducted in hands-on labs. Credits from both options transfer to the University of Baltimore. This A.A.S. program is a career degree, preparing students for the workforce after graduation. However, students can opt to transfer to a four-year program rather than start a career, but should confer with advisors and transferring institutions for specific requirements.
Program Outcomes:
- Students will be able to design, plan, and create game design documents / game levels using analog and/or digital tools.
- Students will be able to design, rig, and animate characters for use in 2d / 3d games and videos.
- Students will be able to plan, design, and develop interactive projects interactivity products in a timely manner.
- Students will be able to create game / mobile applications using C, C++, C#, Java and other object-oriented programming languages.
- Students will be able to defend their technology solutions to internal stake holders and potential customers through effective communication.
- Students will understand project management and planning for game and animation projects.
- Students will be able to discuss their knowledge of theory and vocabulary of their field in a professional manner through written and verbal communications as well as demonstrated in their work.
- Students will be able to evaluate and employ safe computing practices.
- Students should be able to create an online portfolio, resume, and apply for jobs in the industry or go on to four-year college if they so choose.
- Students will explore entrepreneurship and business opportunities in game design and development by creating a business plan for an independent game studio.
- View the Interactive Design and Game Development Fact Sheet for faculty contact information and additional program information.
Program Pathways
Track A: Game Development
First Year Fall
Gen Ed-
| English | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Mathematics | 3-4 credits |
| WEB-101 | Web Design I | 3 credits |
| GDT-112 | Digital Tools | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
First Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
| SDE-102 | 2D Animation and Interactive Design | 3 credits |
| SDE-130 | Introduction to Object Oriented Programming | 3 credits |
| WEB-110 | Web Design II | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Fall
| SDE-104 | Game Design and Programming I | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 3-4 credits |
| CSC-132 | Computer Science I | 4 credits |
| SDE-201 | Mobile Apps Design and Development | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
| SDE-207 | Multimedia Project Development | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| SDE-205 | Game Design and Programming II | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Track B: Interactive Design
First Year Fall
Gen Ed-
| English | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Mathematics | 3-4 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
| GDT-112 | Digital Tools | 3 credits |
| WEB-101 | Web Design I | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
First Year Spring
| WEB-110 | Web Design II | 3 credits |
| SDE-102 | 2D Animation and Interactive Design | 3 credits |
| SDE-130 | Introduction to Object Oriented Programming | 3 credits |
| GDT-142 | Computer Illustration: Adobe Illustrator | 3 credits |
| WEB-115 | Web Developer I | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Fall
| WEB-215 | JavaScript and Multimedia | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
| SDE-104 | Game Design and Programming I | 3 credits |
| SDE-201 | Mobile Apps Design and Development | 3 credits |
| SDE-203 | 3D and Advanced Animation | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 3-4 credits |
| GDT-116 | Digital Imaging | 3 credits |
| SDE-207 | Multimedia Project Development | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Restricted Elective (Choose from the list): ART-103 is preferred.
General Education Requirements (18-20 Credits)
Arts/Humanities
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (3 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
Diversity
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)
English
*A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for one course from the English category.
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the English category (3 Credits)
*(ENG-112 is preferred)
Mathematics
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Mathematics category (3-4 Credits);
*(MAT-114, MAT-114P, or MAT-160 are preferred for the Game Development Track A)
*(MAT-115 or MAT-115P are preferred for the Interactive Design Track B)
Program Requirements
Select a Program Track
Track A: Game Development (31 Credits)
| CSC-132 | Computer Science I | 4 credits |
| GDT-112 | Digital Tools | 3 credits |
| SDE-102 | 2D Animation and Interactive Design | 3 credits |
| SDE-104 | Game Design and Programming I | 3 credits |
| SDE-130 | Introduction to Object Oriented Programming | 3 credits |
| SDE-201 | Mobile Apps Design and Development | 3 credits |
| SDE-205 | Game Design and Programming II | 3 credits |
| SDE-207 | Multimedia Project Development | 3 credits |
| WEB-101 | Web Design I | 3 credits |
| WEB-110 | Web Design II | 3 credits |
Track B: Interactive Design (39 Credits)
| GDT-112 | Digital Tools | 3 credits |
| GDT-116 | Digital Imaging | 3 credits |
| GDT-142 | Computer Illustration: Adobe Illustrator | 3 credits |
| SDE-102 | 2D Animation and Interactive Design | 3 credits |
| SDE-104 | Game Design and Programming I | 3 credits |
| SDE-130 | Introduction to Object Oriented Programming | 3 credits |
| SDE-201 | Mobile Apps Design and Development | 3 credits |
| SDE-203 | 3D and Advanced Animation | 3 credits |
| SDE-207 | Multimedia Project Development | 3 credits |
| WEB-101 | Web Design I | 3 credits |
| WEB-110 | Web Design II | 3 credits |
| WEB-115 | Web Developer I | 3 credits |
| WEB-215 | JavaScript and Multimedia | 3 credits |
Restricted Electives (1-11 Credits)
Requirements List
Restricted Electives should be selected in consultation with the programs lead faculty or the Technology and Computer Studies Division Director to satisfy career goals. Track A requires 9-11 Restricted Electives and Track B requires 1-3 Restricted Electives. Select Restricted Elective credits to complete your Track from the following list:
| ART-102 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 credits |
| ART-103 | Drawing I | 3 credits |
| CAD-152 | Computer-Aided Design | 3 credits |
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| COM-103 | Public Speaking | 3 credits |
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| COM-108 | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 credits |
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| CSC-109 | UNIX/Linux Operating System | 3 credits |
| CSC-132 | Computer Science I | 4 credits |
| CSC-134 | Introduction to JAVA Programming | 4 credits |
| CSC-232 | Computer Science II | 4 credits |
| GDT-116 | Digital Imaging | 3 credits |
| GDT-142 | Computer Illustration: Adobe Illustrator | 3 credits |
| GDT-220 | Digital Video and Audio | 3 credits |
| IST-173 | Database Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| MUS-175 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 credits |
| SDE-203 | 3D and Advanced Animation | 3 credits |
| SDE-205 | Game Design and Programming II | 3 credits |
| SDE-269 | Internship I | 1-3 credits |
| SDE-270 | Internship II | 1-3 credits |
| WEB-115 | Web Developer I | 3 credits |
| WEB-215 | JavaScript and Multimedia | 3 credits |
Note: ART-103 is a preferred restricted elective for both Tracks.
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)