Digital Media Major, B.S. (Digital Game Design Concentration)

Program Overview

East Tennessee State University's Digital Media program offers a Bachelor of Science degree with concentrations in Digital Animation, Game Design, Visualization, and Visual Effects. The program combines art and technology, preparing students for careers in digital media industries. Students complete a core curriculum and choose a concentration, with options for asset development or design pathways in Game Design.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Program Description:

ETSU's Digital Media Department strives to link the arts and sciences, enabling students to create digital media professionals with high abilities in art and technology.

Outline:

Major Core (35 Credits)

• ARTH 2010 - Art History I (3 Credits)
• DIGM 1400 - Principles of Visual Effects and Motion Graphics (4 Credits)
• DIGM 1500 - Principles of Digital Game Design (4 Credits)
• DIGM 1800 - Principles of Digital Animation (4 Credits)
• DIGM 1900 - Principles of Visualization (4 Credits)
• DIGM 2660 - Topics in Digital Media History (3 Credits)
• DIGM 2990 - Mid-Point Review (1 Credit)
• DIGM 4930 - Portfolio Development for Digital Media (3 Credits)
• DIGM 4931 - Portfolio Lab (1 Credit)
• ENTC 1510 - Student in University (2 Credits)
• ENTC 3030 - Technical Communication (3 Credits)
• MATH 1710 - Precalculus I (Algebra) (3 Credits) or Higher
(
• Not needed for students participating in University Honors or Fine and Performing Arts Honors programs
)

Digital Game Design Concentration (24 Credits)

• Complete the required course below and choose the Asset Development or Design Pathway:
• DIGM 4550 - Game Play and Testing (4 Credits)

Asset Development Pathway

• DIGM 2530 - High-Fidelity Modeling for Entertainment (4 Credits)
• DIGM 2750 - 3D Fundamentals (4 Credits)
• DIGM 3110 - 3D Model Design (4 Credits)
• DIGM 3120 - 3D Lighting & Rendering (4 Credits)
• DIGM 4560 - Reality Capture for Modeling (4 Credits)

Design Pathway

• CSCI 1250 - Introduction to Computer Science I (4 Credits)
• DIGM 2824 - Technical Direction (4 Credits)
• DIGM 3450 - Procedural Modeling and Effects Simulation (4 Credits)
• DIGM 3530 - Game Design (4 Credits)
• DIGM 3540 - Interaction for Game Design (4 Credits)

Advisor Approved Electives (20 Credits)

• Select 20 credits from the following:
• ENTC 1110 - Engineering Drawing (4 Credits)
• ENTC 1610 - Woodworking Technology (3 Credits)
• ENTC 2160 - Architectural CADD (3 Credits)
• ENTC 2170 - CADD (Computer Aided Design Drafting) (4 Credits)
• ENTC 2410 - Construction Fundamentals (4 Credits)
• ENTC 3400 - Construction Materials (4 Credits)
• Any ARTA course
• Any CSCI course
• Any DIGM course
• Any INTD course
• Any MATH course
• Any MCOM course
• Any MUSC course
• Any RTVF course
• Any STOR course