Game Design & Programming

This program is offered for juniors and seniors. It introduces students to the game development process from storyboarding the initial concept to the final marketing documentation. During this program, students will utilize multiple game development methodologies to move a project through the major stages of game design with each student assuming one or more of the development team roles. Student will also explore the tools, platforms, and techniques required to develop applications for highly mobile and compact devices. Mobile applications will be designed, developed, tested, and deployed that provide computing services to the mobile user. Throughout this program students will survey the main components of the business systems cycle. The five phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) (systems planning, system analysis, systems design, systems implementation, and system operation and support) will be investigated.

Program Overview

Course Information

Program Location

Davenport University (Shuttle Available)

Session Offered

AM Only

Average Lecture Days/Week

4-5 days

Average Lab Days/Week

4 days

Homework

Weekly

Required Reading

College level Textbooks
25 or more pages per week

Success Indicators

Familiar with basic computer and application skills to solve business problems
Detailed orientated
Analytical Thinker
Action Oriented
Dependable
Effective in a team setting

College Credits - 12

CISP 111 - Requirements Planning and Development
CSCI 231 - Introduction to Programming
CSCI 258 - Introduction to Game Design and Theory
Mobile Applications Development

Academic Rigor

4 out of 5

Capital Region Technical Early College

Students enrolled in this program may choose to participate in the Capital Region Technical Early College program (CRTEC). This is a high school to college program where students start in grade 11 and leave in grade 13 with a college degree or certification. This program gives students relevant career related experience.

Course Outcomes

Students Learning Outcomes include but are not limited to:

Describe the game development process from pre production to post production
Demonstrate the use of prototyping and storyboarding in the development of a game
Describe software troubleshooting and debugging techniques
Describe the team roles required to support the development of a game
Demonstrate the ability to create a budget that reflects the estimated work required to complete the project
Configure a mobile application development environment
Discuss the software architecture and design principles of mobile applications
Design, implement and test mobile applications
Design appropriate user interfaces for varying screen sizes and orientations
Discuss security and privacy implications relative to application development
Use the C# language for structured and interactive programming
Demonstrate the knowledge of input and output on a program
Describe how systems analysts interact with users, management, and other information systems professionals in a typical business environment

Certifications

None

Student Leadership

Students have the opportunity for leadership, competition, and community service through membership in DECA.

Career Outlook

Careers

Graphic Designer
Software Developer
Video Game Designer
Computer Network Architect
Web Developer

Median Wage

Graphic Designer: $28.32 Hourly, $58,910 Annual
Software Developer: $63.59 Hourly, $132,270 Annual
Video Game Designer: $47.37 Hourly, $98,540 Annual
Computer Network Architect: $62.42 Hourly, $129,840 Annual
Web Developer: $40.84 Hourly, $84,960 Annual

Employment Outlook (Average)

Graphic Designer: 2% - 4%
Software Developer: 9% or higher
Video Game Designer: 9% or higher
Computer Network Architect: 2% - 4%
Web Developer: 9% or higher