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2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Gaming and Simulation Development Arts BFA

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Entertainment and serious gaming is a dynamic industry with multiple avenues for creative expression.  The work requires one to be sensitive to artistic trends and style as well as technically savvy.   The Game & Simulation Arts program has at its core a strong traditional foundation where the student is then provided avenues for study in high-end digital 3D graphics.  Students in the BFA program work with students in the BS in Digital Simulation & Game Engineering to produce their final senior capstone project.

See also, gaming.shawnee.edu


A student who has successfully completed a degree in Game & Simulation Arts may have career opportunities, or further study, in areas which include:

  • 3D Modeler
  • 3D Animator
  • 3D Character Artist
  • 3D Environmental Artist
  • Graphical Interface Designer
  • Game Designer
  • Technical Artist/Director
  • Texture Artist
  • Creature Rigger
  • Virtual Lighting Artist
  • Level Designer

Degree Requirements

General Education Program 41 Hours
     MATH 2110 and PHYS 2211 satisfy the Quantitative Reasoning and Natural Sciences components, respectively.  
     Further information is listed in the General Education Program Requirements by Content Category  in the   
     current catalog or can be obtained from the dean’s office.  
Additional Courses 4 Hours
Art Core Requirements   21 Hours
Art Studio Concentration 18 Hours
Digital 3D 18 Hours
Supporting Courses 6 Hours
Gaming Electives 12 Hours
General Electives (Chosen from courses other than ARTX) 5 Hours
   
Total Hours Required 125 Hours

 

General Education Program

English Composition 6 Hours
Oral Communication 3 Hours
Quantitative Reasoning 4 Hours
Engaged Citizenry 3 Hours
Ethical Insight & Reasoning 3 Hours
Fine & Performing Arts 3 Hours
Global Perspectives 3 Hours
Historical Perspectives 3 Hours
Human Behavior 3 Hours
Literature 3 Hours
Natural Science 7 Hours
Total Hours 41

 

Additional Courses

Art Core

Art Studio Concentration

Digital 3D

Supporting Courses

Art Gaming Electives

Total Degree Hours 125

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