Catalog of Programs 2006-2008, Volume 2

GAME ART & DESIGN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE MTH4010 MTH4100 PHY2010 PHY2020 PHY3010 Applied Calculus Applied Statistics Optics Acoustics Concepts in Modern Physics The Game Art & Design program concentrates on the artistic side of game development, preparing students to become artists and designers employed in the game and entertainment software industries. Students begin the program by developing manual and computer-based artistic skills, building drawing and aesthetic skills and learning the basics of 3D modeling and animation. They develop an appreciation for the structure and narrative potential of games through game development, scriptwriting and digital storytelling courses. Intermediate skills courses introduce character and object animation and design, lighting, audio, and other topics, as students continue to build their skills in illustration, modeling and animation. In advanced courses, students gain a deeper understanding of the game production process, learning about project management, interface and level design, and apply their skills to produce their own games and game levels. All students produce a professional-quality portfolio of their work, demonstrating their drawing and design abilities and documenting their accomplishments throughout the program. This becomes a showcase to present their abilities to prospective employers. Graduates of the Game Art & Design program are well-prepared to enter the competitive multi-billion dollar game industry job market. Among the many entry-level positions are: 2D conceptual artist, storyboard artist, 3D character builder, 3D object modeler, interactivity designer, background artist and game play tester. Faculty members are experienced professionals and educators who bring their knowledge of the field and practical experience into the classroom. The Art Institute is well known in the gaming industry, and game developers frequently visit the school give guest lectures, and to conduct workshops and portfolio reviews. All courses in the Game Art & Design program are also available online. The Mission of the Game Art and Design Bachelor of Science degree program is to prepare students to work effectively both individually and in a team creating compelling, effective, and aesthetic game art and design content to be presented and interacted with on multiple platforms. ART1020 ART1030 ART2010 ART3010 ART3020 ART3030 ART4010 ART4020 PHI1010 PHI2100 PHI3010 SPN1010 SPN2100 SPN3100 Humanities Electives History of Art in Early Civilization Survey of Modern & Contemporary Art History of Popular Culture American Art History Survey of Architecture Theories of Modernism and Postmodernism African American Art Latin American Art Ethics Aesthetics Applied Ethics Elementary Spanish Intermediate Spanish Conversational Spanish Social Science Electives ECO1010 Economics HIS1010 US History I HIS1020 US History II HIS2500 Western Civilization I HIS2510 Western Civilization II HIS2520 US History Since 1945 HIS3010 Pittsburgh in History HIS3020 Women in History HIS3030 World War II Europe HIS3040 History of Sports in American Society PS1010 Introduction to American Politics PSY1010 Introduction to Psychology PSY2100 Cross-Cultural Psychology PSY3010 Cognitive Psychology PSY3020 Theories of Personality PSY4010 Organizational Psychology SOC1010 Introduction to Sociology PROGRAM CORE COURSES Drawing Color Theory Fundamentals of Design Computer Literacy Introduction to Game Development Perspective Life Drawing & Gesture Advanced Life Drawing 2D Animation for Game Art & Design Bachelor’s Degree Program Requirements Requirements for Bachelor of Science degree (180 quarter credits required) 36 months in length as a full-time student GENERAL EDUCATION The following 8 courses will be taken in this program. An additional 7 electives will be chosen from the general education elective lists in consultation with an advisor. Refer to the General Education section for requirements and the necessary distribution of elective choices. ENG1010 FS101 ENG1020 MTH1010 PHY1010 COM1010 Speech PHI2200 Logic MTH2010 College Math II COM3010 Advanced Communications GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES English Electives ENG2500 World Literature ENG2510 American Literature ENG3010 Creative Writing I - Poetry ENG3020 Creative Writing II - Fiction ENG4010 Children’s Literature ENG4020 Women’s Literature ENG4030 Special Topics in Writing Science/Math Electives Biology Nutrition Chemistry Applied Trigonometry Composition & Language Freshman Studies Composition & Language II College Math Physics BIO1010 BIO2010 CHM1010 MTH3010 FND110 FND111 FND112 CPU101 GAD101 FND113 C122 GAD131 GAD132 G133 GAD212 C121 C211 GAD220 GAD312 GAD222 GAD323 GAD331 GAD415 GAD223 Digital Image Manipulation Digital Storytelling Character & Object Animation Storyboard Rendering for Animation Principles of 3D Modeling Game Design & Game Play Modeling/Animation II Animation Layout and Scene Design 3D Camera & Lighting Techniques Low Polygon Modeling and Animation Modeling/Animation III 21

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Catalog of Programs 2006-2008, Volume 2 Welcome Mission Statement Advertising Culinary Arts Digital Design Digital Media Production Entertainment Design Fashion & Retail Management Game Art & Design Graphic Design Hotel & Restaurant Management Industrial Design Interior Design Media Arts & Animation Photography Residential Planning Video Production Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Web Design Web Design & Interactive Media General Education Course Descriptions Faculty Biographies Program Advisory Committee Members Administration Licensing, Accreditation and Memberships Admissions Information 2007-2008 Scholarships General Information and Policies Academic Calendar Index

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