Game and Digital Media Design, B.S.

Game and Digital Media Design

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Game and Digital Media Design develops the skills and expertise you will need to succeed in electronic gaming careers. Career paths include employment in public and private sector organizations, as well as “entertainment” or “serious” gaming applications.

This exciting program is cross-disciplinary, meaning you will learn about gaming and digital media design from several critically important points of view including digital imaging, technical computer skills using advanced computer-aided design software, and fundamental business management concepts to prepare you to succeed in a dynamic and entrepreneurial industry.

New England College’s BS in Game and Digital Media Design emphasizes engaged, hands-on learning and internships designed to build expertise and real world skills. You will produce interactive content within your first year of study, and internship opportunities are numerous.

Learning Outcomes

• Upon successful completion of the Game Design and Digital Media program students should be able to:
• Design, implement, and evaluate an electronic game system, process, or component to meet desired needs.
• Understand and apply the principles and concepts of design.
• Use current technologies, skills, and tools necessary for game design and digital media development across a wide variety of platforms.
• Collaborate with team members to analyze a problem and identify and define the requirements appropriate to its solution.
• Communicate effectively with different audiences.
• Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal by understanding all rolls on the team.
• Understand the professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities related to game design and digital media.
• Recognize the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.
• Basic understanding of programming languages in order to give behavior to game assets, iterate and prototype game designs in game engines.
• Understand issues related to small business management such as marketing, project management, and entrepreneurship.
• Use the experiential learning activities from Game Development classes and a senior capstone project or internship to understand the real-world electronic game development workflow used in the industry.