Software Developer/Game Design
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Software Developer/Game Design provides a degree alternative to students interested in programming, database administration, and introductory game development. The degree emphasizes major programming languages, as well as the courses necessary to develop skills for designing effective web pages, designing and implementing databases, and integrating multimedia, graphics, and animation for introductory game design.
Students gain skills in digital animation, 2-D and 3-D digital modeling and basic programming. In addition to courses, the program may also have students designing games as part of a team project. Students may be required to analyze and create solutions for a real-time problems in the industry, using the programming skills and resources they've obtained in class. Common coursework includes the following topics:
- Computer science
- 3-D game programming
- Game scripting
- Coding and testing
- Lighting, shading and texture
- Programming logic
Game Design Student Projects
Program Outcomes
- Utilize basic software development terminology and concepts.
- Apply a software-development process to develop and troubleshoot a software product.
- Create computer graphics for inclusion into a software product.
- Translate, interpret, and use basic computer terminology and jargon.
- Identify procedures for security risk management in the computer field.
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
Professional Ethics and Confidentiality
Adaptability
Career Information
A degree Software Developer and Game Design opens opportunities in Video Game Developer, Video Game Designer, Video Game Artist, Software Developer, Java Developer, Web Design Developer, Computer Programmer, Database Developer or Administrator.
| Course | Title | SCH |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| GAME 1303 | Introduction to Game Design & Development | 3 |
| GAME 1336 | Introduction to 3D Game Modeling | 3 |
| IMED 1416 | Web Design I | 1 |
| POFT 1313 | Professional Workforce Preparation | 3 |
| POFT 1127 | Introduction to Keyboarding | 1 |
| Second Semester | ||
| ITSC 1401 | Introduction to Computers | 4 |
| ITSE 1333 | Mobile Applications Development | 3 |
| ITSE 1346 | Database Theory and Design | 3 |
| ITSC 1359 | Introduction to Scripting Languages | 3 |
| ITSE 2321 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
| Third Semester | ||
| ENGL 2311 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| ITNW 1325 | Fundamentals of Networking Technologies | 3 |
| ITSC 1305 | Introduction to PC Operating Systems | 3 |
| ITSE 2357 | Advanced Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
| ITSE 2359/ITSE 2386 | Advanced Computer Programming or Internship-Computer Programming/Programmer, General | 3 |
| ITSY 1300 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| SPCH 1321 | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
Students who are primarily interested in application programming should pursue the Computer Programmer Certificate option within the Software Developer degree. Computer programmers use their skills in programming languages, graphic design, animation and multimedia to create Web pages, applications and programs for end users. They also may be responsible for maintaining web pages and updating the text and graphics when necessary.
| course | title | sch |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| GAME 1303 | Introduction to Game Design & Development | 3 |
| GAME 1336 | Introduction to 3D Game Modeling | 3 |
| IMED 1416/GRPH 1405 | Web Design I or Introduction to Graphic Arts and Printing | 4 |
| POFT 1127 | Introduction to Keyboarding | 1 |
| POFT 1313 | Professional Workforce Preparation | 3 |
| Second Semester | ||
| ITSC 1401 | Introduction to Computers | 4 |
| ITSE 1333 | Mobile Applications Development | 3 |
| ITSE 1359 | Introduction to Scripting Languages | 3 |
| ITSE 1346 | Database Theory and Design | 3 |
| ITSE 2321 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
| Total | 30 | |
Students may pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
Sarita V. Medhekar
Instructor II
Phone: (409) 984-6390
Email: medhekarsv@lamarpa.edu
Raymond T. Sweat
Adjunct Instructor
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Brenda Duhon
Adjunct Instructor
Umphrey Industrial Technology Center, Office 201A
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Kenneth W. Ballou
Adjunct Instructor
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Instructor
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Sarita Medhekar
Program Director
Software Developer/Game Design
Education I, Room 107
Academic Transfer Degree
Leads to a BS degree in Computer Programming at a four-year college/university