NEUMONT'S GAME DEVELOPMENT Faculty
In Neumont's three year BS in Software and Game Development degree program You’ll learn from faculty with proven expertise in game design, development, and related fields — think creative directors, software developers, published experts, and industry leading partners from game development firms across the country.
You’ll explore principles of design, game project management, AI, physics, XNA, and game libraries through an assortment of projects and labs.
Game Development Projects
Through a variety of projects and roles, you’ll explore different areas of software and game development including:
- Project management and planning
- Game and UI design
- Test driven development and Q/A techniques
- Asset creation and tracking, and overall game and software production
GAME DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS WITH A PROJECT-BASED FOCUS
Neumont is less about lectures and more about hands-on learning through relevant projects. Here’s a sample of what you’ll work on while earning your BS in Software and Game Development:
- Foundational Projects
Master the basic foundations of modern operating systems, game consoles, libraries, and development of unique attributes for games, educational tools, and interactive training guides. Learn More
- Developmental Projects
This is where the program gets intense. You'll delve into game engines, physics, mobile and console development, and computer graphics from a game and software development approach. Learn More
- Studio and Enterprise Projects
Where the fun really begins. You'll spend up to 20 hours per week working as part of a team making deployable games in a real project environment, similar to what you'll encounter upon graduation. Placement on Studio Projects may be competitive and may require proven mastery of a specific set of competencies (meaning: watch your GPA). Learn More
game development Technical Skills and Competencies
- Understand the complete game and software development methodologies and production lifecycles
- Integrate unique concepts of game design, mechanics, and rules to simulate real-world experiences
- Apply artificial intelligence in games and business applications
- Understand the limitations and benefits of various game hardware such as mobile devices, consoles, and PCs
- Understand and mimic real object interactions via raw physics and physics engines
- Understand the elements of asset production and integration of computer graphics using game libraries and raw graphics
game development Professional Skills and Competencies
- Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Project management techniques
- Understanding of team work and group dynamics
- Effective problem solving and decision making
- Understanding business in the context of game and software development
Download a Game Development Course List and Program Plan
