Bachelor of Science in Game Design & Development
Trevecca Nazarene University
Key Information
Campus location
Nashville, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 19,995 / per semester
Application deadline
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Introduction
Trevecca’s game design and development concentration is available to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in information technology, graphic design, or computer science. This specialized track allows you to use cutting-edge technologies to design creative solutions and programs based on game theory, and it equips you to apply your skills in a variety of settings.
Program Benefits
- Graduate with the skills you need to be competitive in the job market.
- Learn from faculty who possess high degrees in their fields, who have relevant and valuable real-world experience, and who make an effort to know you personally.
- Enjoy our small class sizes and supportive campus community.
- Take advantage of incredible internships and jobs available in the exciting Nashville market.
What to Expect
If you are pursuing your bachelor’s degree in information technology, graphic design, or computer science, you can select our game design and development concentration to break into an exciting, competitive, and growing field.
Building upon the core foundations of your degree, this concentration teaches you how to design creative solutions based on a clear understanding of game theory. It also allows you to develop your skills using leading cutting-edge game technologies like Maya and Unreal. Our dedicated and experienced faculty also teach you how to apply your knowledge and skills in a variety of contexts.
Why Choose Trevecca?
Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca helps students discover and pursue an individual calling by providing innovative instruction; cultivating a supportive, Christ-centered community; and establishing relationships that open doors.
Recognized nationally and locally for academic quality, Trevecca has earned a reputation for providing the world with servant leaders, problem solvers, and difference makers. Trevecca’s holistic approach to education encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth.
As a Christian university, we offer programs that explore the ways faith intersects with your field of study. This means you can gain your degree in a supportive, Christian community with small classroom sizes and engaged faculty members who care about you and your goals.
Curriculum
General Education Courses — 51-52 hours
- BUS 2010 Financial Stewardship 2
- COM 1010 Speech Communication 3
- ENG 1020 English Composition I 3
- ENG 1080 English Composition II: Critical Reading, Writing, and Thinking 3
- ENG 2000 World Literature 3
- HIS 1400 World Civilizations: Ancient and Medieval World 3 or HIS 1450 World Civilizations: Early Modern and Modern World 3
- HPE 1500 Introduction to Health and Wellness 2
- MAT 1080 Problem Solving: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach 3
- MUS 1500 Fine Arts 3
- PHL 2010 Introduction to Philosophy 3 or PHL 3070 Ethics 3
- PSY 2010 General Psychology 3 or SOC 2010 General Sociology 3 or COM 2010 Interpersonal Communication 3
- REL 2000 Introduction to Biblical Faith 3
- REL 3000 Christian Tradition 3
- REL 4000 Christian Life and Ministry 3
- SCI 1500 Life Science 3
- SCI 2600 Issues in Science 3
- Institutional Choice* 3
- Intercultural Literacy Requirement 2-3
* ECO 2000, ATH 3010, POL 2020, SWK 1200, SOC 2500, SOC 3200, SOC 3300, HIS 1400, HIS 1450, HIS 2010, or HIS 2020
Leadership Requirement - Freshmen Only — 3 hours
- INT 1100 Life, Calling, and Purpose 3
Computing Support — 8 hours
- BUS 2300 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management 3
- ITI 2540 Applied Logic and Mathematics for Computing 2
- ITI 3250 Business Analytics and Intelligence 3
Computing Core — 12 hours
- ITI 2160 Foundations of Software Design and Development 3
- ITI 2170 Foundations of Web Design and Development 3
- ITI 2180 Foundations of Data and Database Management 3
- ITI 2380 Foundations of Cybersecurity and Forensics 3
Computing Domain - GD — 18 hours
- BUS 2410 Entrepreneurial Marketing for Small Business 3
- ITI 2140 Foundations of UX Design 3
- ITI 3800 Graphic Design and Imaging I 3
- ITI 3810 Graphic Design and Imaging II 3
- ITI 3840 Corporate Identity and Advertising Design 3
- ITI 4830 Digital Typography 3
Computing Track — 12 hours
Game Design and Development
- ITI 3220 Game Design Principles 3
- ITI 3260 3D Game Design 3
- ITI 3940 Game Programming 3
- ITI 4290 Game Development Capstone Experience 3
Computing Assessment — 8 hours
- ITI 3975 Portfolio Assessment I 1
- ITI 4900 Information Technology Internship I 1-3
- ITI 4975 Portfolio Assessment II 1
- ITI 4980 Senior Seminar in Computing 3
ITI 4900: 3 hours required.
General Electives — 7-8 hours
Total Credit Hours: 120
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