BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
GAME ENGINEERING Earn a sought-after Bachelor of Science in Game Engineering degree and learn the theoretical, technical, and business aspects of game design at USV.
Learn to design and program video games in the Game Engineering degree program. You’ll learn to modify existing game engines and move on to designing your own game — forming the systems that power gaming’s greatest experiences, including implementing animation, AI, and computer graphics within an engine. You’ll develop a project plan that will turn your video game design concept into a fleshed-out game with characters, worlds, and objectives.
In the Bachelor of Science in Game Engineering degree program, you will learn to develop and design processes that prepare you for employment in game design and other computing fields. You’ll learn each building block of video game development, as well as the tools and concepts employers are looking for.
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING USV focuses on Project-Based Learning — a teaching method by which students gain knowledge and skills by investigating and responding to authentic, engaging, and complex challenges. As a result, you’ll not only develop technical knowledge and skills, but you’ll develop critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills. These unique projects are an integral part of USV’s curriculum:
Game Studio 1:
Game Studio 2:
GUI and Graphics Programming
Production Pipeline
Interactive Design
You are introduced to video game development and various project production models and team structures. This game engineering course will develop your skills in ideation, iteration, troubleshooting, risk assessment, adaptation, communication, team management, organization and leadership.
You will create playable video game prototypes. Course topics include game design concepts, theory and methodologies, storytelling, game analysis, player engagement, player immersion, gamification, and techniques for monetization.
This game engineering course covers the principles of user interface design. You’ll learn about various input elements, memory management, user interfaces, OpenGL, and more. You’ll also learn GUI and practice concrete mathematics concepts for application in computer graphics.
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USV & PROGRAM FEATURES
“THE ONLY THING MORE FUN
ABOUT
THAN PLAYING GAMES IS
• WSCUC Accredited — USV is a four-year, regionally accredited college. • Financial aid, scholarships, and housing are available to those who qualify.
CREATING THEM. MY STUDENTS
• Fully immersive learning environment that mimics real business situations.
FIND THIS PROGRAM TAPS INTO
• Courses typically taught by professionals with years of experience in their fields.
INNER CREATIVITY AND LOVE
TIMEFRAME
OF GAMING, AND IT PREPARES
While typical bachelor’s programs span four years, you can complete USV’s Bachelor of Science in Game Engineering program in less than three years.
AVAILABILITY
THEM TO WORK IN THE FIELD THEY ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT.” — RICARDO KAYANAN, DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR,
• Silicon Valley Campus
GAME DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
• 100% Online
POTENTIAL CAREER OPTIONS A Bachelor’s Degree in Game Engineering can open the door to such careers as:
• Gameplay Engineer
• Technical Artist
• Environment Artist
• Game Designer
• Systems Administrator
• Gameplay Programmer
• Software Engineer
• VFX Artist
• Character Artist
VIDEO GAME MARKET VALUE WORLDWIDE • $159.3 billion in 2020 • $200 billion by 2023 • 2.7 billion gamers worldwide 2020 • Gaming is the most lucrative entertainment
industry by far, worth $145.7b in 2019, compared to $42.5b in Box Office earnings and $20.2b for Music. --Statista, 2020 C
REAL WORLD PROJECT STUDIOS™
HISTORY & CONNECTIONS
Students have the opportunity to not only collaborate between
Established in 1887, USV has a strong history of collaborating with
majors, but to work directly with industry on real-world
Silicon Valley industries. Advisory Boards are filled with industry
deliverables that allow them to leave with an exceptional and
leaders that offer internships, course content, guest lecturers, and
desirable portfolio.
career placement.
INDUSTRY FACULTY
RELEVANT CONTENT
Distinguished faculty with extensive industry experience teach
Inspired by the spirit of our Silicon Valley location, we quickly
the latest techniques and practices used by professionals in
adapt our curriculum to the latest needs of employers by being
the field.
forward-thinking and agile.
PERSONAL ATTENTION
GRADUATE FASTER
As a private college, our small class sizes enable our faculty to
Our innovative program structure was designed with efficiency
help students who need more personal attention and mentor
and effectiveness in mind. Our full-time students can finish faster,
those who are driven to excel.
save money, and graduate with real-world skills and experience.
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