Modern games are among the most demanding of computer programming applications, requiring knowledge of advanced mathematics and physics which form the basis of the 3D graphics, artificial intelligence and game engines that make up the game programs.
The Game Design and Development concentration prepares you to design and develop software programs that use digital imagery and physics to create games, simulations or other applications. These programs can improve healthcare delivery, transform education, strengthen national security, shape public policy and continue to create social networks. Our program will prepare you for an amazing and rewarding career.
Awards and Honors:
- Ranked in the Top 50 Undergraduate Schools for Game Design 2018 by Princeton Review
- Winner of the 2017 Intel University Games Showcase
- International finalist at CHI Play 2014 Student Game Competition
- National co-champion at the 2013 E3 College Game Competition
- The first and only Game Design and Development program accredited under the Computer Science curriculum by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
2018 Advisory Board
| Diane | Christie | Program Director | Game Design & Development - Computer Science Program |
| Seth | Berrier | Associate Professor | Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science Dept. |
| Seth | Dutter | Professor | Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science Dept. |
| Ben | Geisler | Chief Executive Officer | Thawed Codebase |
| Tim | Gerritsen | Head of Studio | Fantasy Flight Interactive |
| Petre (Nelu) | Ghenciu | Department Chair | Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science Dept. |
| Pierre | Maloka | President | Entertaining Games, Inc. |
| Terrence | Mason | Applied Mathematics & Computer Science Program Director |
Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science Dept. |
| Joseph | Matzelle | Student | |
| Leslie | Murphy | Student | |
| Jeff | Newquist | Senior Lead Programmer | Raven Software |
| Ken | Patterson | President | Big John Games |
| Michael | Rooney | Gameplay Programmer | Epic Games |
| Dennis | Schmidt | iOS Software Engineer | UTC Aerospace Systems |
| Scott | Turner | Assistant Professor | Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science Dept. |
Charter Member of HEVGA
The Game Design and Development program concentration is a charter member of the Higher Education Video Game Alliance.