| Video Game Development (Design the Next Generation of Games)
Mission, Vision and Objectives
John Paul the Great Catholic University recognizes the sacramentality of the performing arts in communicating truth to global cultures. JP Catholic has therefore designed a curriculum to prepare students spiritually, physically, emotionally, and professionally for careers as writers, directors, producers, business owners, and investors in film, television, video, interactive media, video game development and the stage. JP Catholic provides an academic, artistic, and practical environment for individuals who feel they are called to influence culture with Christian values.
In the words of the late Pope John Paul II, "all communication has a moral dimension.... People grow or diminish in moral stature by the words they speak and the messages they choose to hear."
Rigorous and Interdisciplinary Computer
Science and Game Development
Through a core
curriculum of computer science,
and game design and
development, students
obtain a working knowledge
of the principles and
practices of game design
and the overall game development
process – highly
relevant skills for the rapidly
growing game industry.
Senior Game Design Lab In their senior year,
students take a sequence of courses where they create
a real mobile or casual video game from idea to
published product. The final lab course provides the
opportunity to demo a video game you developed.
BS in Technology - Concentration in Video Game Development
Graduates can expect to acquire a fundamental and practical knowledge that will position them on the frontiers of the design and implementation of interactive media applications on the web, in gaming, virtual reality and various other multimedia applications. Students learn the fundamentals of art and programming as well as the major design and development tools. Graduates will be skilled as technical artist, able to bridge the divide between game artisits and game programmers. Graduates will expect to pursue career opportunities as innovators, leaders or entrepreneurs either in their own companies or with existing enterprises within the interactive media industry.
Admission Requirements
Basic Program Requirements
Typical Course of Study Schedule
Course Descriptions
Admissions Application
Occupations for Which Students Will be Prepared
The BS degree in Technology with a concentration in Video Game Development prepares students for careers as technical artists and gaming designers.
Graduates will be able to...
- explain the dynamic complexity and current trends of the global interactive media industry.
- ideate, evaluate, build, launch and sustain their own video game.
- demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and moral challenges faced and resolution in today’s global interactive media industry
- demonstrate an understanding of the spiritual, social, and cultural context of contemporary interactive media.
- evaluate the potential marketability of a video game concept.
- demonstrate team skills by working effectively with others in academic and non-academic environments.
- present a complete video game demo reel.
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