GAME 1303 Introduction to Game Design and Development

CIP Code: 10.0304

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
External Hours: 0

Contact Hour Total: 64

Introduction to electronic game development and game development careers. Includes examination of the history and philosophy of games, the game production process, employee factors for success in the field, and current issues and practices in the game development industry. Prerequisite: None.

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisite courses.

Corequisite(s): There are no corequisite courses.

Co-enrolled: There are no co-enrolled courses. Notes: Texas is the #2 ranking state in the employment of game development personnel. There are 266 game companies in Texas, according to the Entertainment Software Association. A list of Texas Game Development company websites is available at GameDevMap.com.

The blend of gaming, technology, arts, film, music, and living cost makes Texas one of our nation’s most attractive game production areas. Typical Job Titles Game Designer, Level Designer, Game Scripter/Programmer, Game Tester, or Game Producer. These are not the only occupations possible in this area of study.

Texas hosts some of the largest conferences, festivals, and gatherings opportunities for game developers. Such as SX SW: Game Expo (South-by-South West), Classic Game Fest, and IDGA. Developers showcase the current games and trends, share knowledge, participate in workshops, and network for new job opportunities in the industry,

Best Jobs in America (2015) - CNN Money

Entertainment Software Association (ESA) www.theesa.com

Regional Labor Market Information

Video Game Designers: New workers generally start around $48,227. The average pay for Video Game Designers is $86,243 per year, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $114,614.

Career and labor market research tools:

Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/

O*NET: https://www.onetonline.org/
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course