Program Overview
DePaul's Game Programming program provides comprehensive training in the fundamentals of programming, with an emphasis on the interdisciplinary collaboration essential in game development. Students utilize four specialized gaming labs and collaborate with other disciplines in the field. The STEM-designated program prepares graduates for careers in computer gaming and programming, as well as interactive media.
Program Outline
Students collaborate with other programmers, artists, game designers, producers, writers, and audio designers. The program prepares graduates for careers in computer gaming and programming, as well as interactive media fields. There are four gaming labs available: development and research labs, the game play lab, the augmented reality lab, and the playtest and usability lab. This program is STEM-designated, which can qualify international students to extend their post-graduation stay in the United States.
Outline:
- Coursework:
- 3-D Design and Modeling
- Computer Graphics Development
- Computer Systems
- Discrete Mathematics
- Game Engine Programming
- Practical Scripting for Games
- Resources:
- Major Requirements
- Schedule of Classes
- Department Website
Careers:
- Common Career Areas:
- Animation
- Commercial production
- Computer graphics
- Film production
- Game development
- Software engineering
- Television production
- Career Outcomes: 88% of Computing and Digital Media graduates were employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment after graduation.
