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Aug 31, 2024
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2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Game Development and Design, BS
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About the Program
Whether you want to contribute to blockbuster AAA titles, study virtual reality, or use gaming to help with medical therapies, Purdue University’s game studies major has a place for you. Purdue has been a leader in preparing students for careers in the games and animation industries. Because our professors are interested in new ideas and uses for computer games, they will help you stretch your imagination throughout the program. You will take classes in game development and design, animation, visualization, rendering and programming.
Research projects open to undergraduate students have focused on the use of games for sustainable energy, therapy and medicine, entertainment, information visualization and more. See examples at www.gamesinnovation.org.
Game Studies Website
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Degree Requirements
120 Credits Required
Departmental/Program Major Courses (41 credits)
Required Major Courses (35 credits)
Major Selectives* (6 credits)
- CGT Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- CGT Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements (64 credits)
Electives (15 credits)
- Free Electives - Credit Hours: 15.00
Intercultural Requirement
- Complete Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Pre and Post Tests
- Complete Beliefs, Events, and Values Inventory (BEVI) Pre and Post Tests
- Complete Intercultural Knowledge and Effectiveness (IKE)
- Complete CGT Global Course, Faculty Lead Study Abroad, International Internship, or International Capstone/Collaborative Project
Humanities Requirement
Complete 1 of the following:
- Participation in Computational Arts Circle
- Complete courses within major that have Humanities Integrated into their assignments
- Complete course within major that have partnered with Humanities Professor
- Complete 2 additional Humanities Courses which would complete the Cornerstone Requirement
Professional Requirement
Complete 1 of the following
- Complete Internship
- Complete Co-op
- Employment during the academic year related to Major Field of Study
- Complete an in-class internship-like experience created by Major Field of Study
- Student Proposed Alternative: must be commensurate with the expectations of Professional Requirement related to Major Field of Study
University Core Requirements
Prerequisite Information:
For current pre-requisites for courses, click here.
Additional Requirements
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Notes
*Satisfies a University Core Requirement
Students must earn a “C-” or better in all CGT courses.
2.0 Graduation GPA required for Bachelor of Science degree.
Purdue policy states that a student may attempt a course no more than three (3) times. An attempt is defined as all courses displayed on a student’s transcript including, but not limited to A,B,C,D,E,F,W,WF,I and IF
32 credit hours of 30000 or 40000 level Purdue courses for graduation
Critical Course
The ♦ course is considered critical. A Critical Course is one that a student must be able to pass to persist and succeed in a particular major.
Disclaimer
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