B.F.A. Game Design and Development
‐ Art 2015‐2016 Name Student ID
Concentration
Major Requirements (80 credits) Game Design Core (15 credits) University Degree Requirements Overall Credit and GPA Requirements Total Credits (120) Resident Credits (32) Stout GPA (2.000) GDD‐101 Intro to Video & Computer Game Design GDD‐325 2D Game Design & Development GDD‐450 3D Game Design & Development 1 GDD‐451 3D Game Design & Development 2 Racial and Ethnic Studies (6 credits) (Select three credits from RES Category A) (Select three credits from any RES area) *GDD‐450/451 is a two semester, 8‐credit capstone course that must be taken in a Fall to Spring semester sequence. Art and Design Foundation (41 credits) ART‐100 Drawing 1 ART‐101 2‐Dimensional Design Foundations ART‐103 3D Design ART‐200 Drawing II ART‐301 Life Drawing 1 DES‐176 Introduction to Digital Narrative DES‐2XX Pixel and Vector Art DES‐205 Design Drawing DES‐220 2D Digital Imagery DES‐3XX 3D Game Art and Engines DES‐310 Graphic Design 1 DES‐325 Introduction to Interactive Design DES‐372 3D Modeling & Animation 1 DES‐390 Portfolio/Professional Practice Seminar DES‐4XX Co‐op, Field Experience or other Global Perspective (6 credits) (Complete a program of university‐approved work or study abroad, or 6 credits of GLP approved courses) NOTE: RES and GLP requirements may be met within GE or major course selection. General Education Requirements (40 credits) Communication Skills (9 credits) (Courses must be selected from the list of approved COMSK courses) ENGL‐101 or ENGL‐111 Composition 1 ENGL‐102 or ENGL‐112 Composition 2 SPCOM‐100 Fundamentals of Speech 3 3 3 Analytic Reasoning and Natural Science (11 credits) (At least 1 MATH/STAT course and 1 natural science course w/ lab required) CS‐141 Intro to Computer Programming MATH‐118 or higher PHYS‐211/212 Introduction to Physics (w/ lab) 3 4 4 **Students may satisfy the Experiential Learning requirement by participating in a Co‐op, Internship, Field Experience, International Study Abroad, or Other, as approved by Program Director. Foreign Language & Culture, History, Literature, Philosophy) 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits) (From 2 categories: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology) 3 Contemporary Issues (3 credits) (Courses must be selected from the list of approved CISS courses) Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits) ARTH 224 Survey of Renaissance to 20th Cent. Art ARTH‐340 History of Interactive Media ARTH‐XXX Art History Selective (Courses must be selected from the list of approved SRER courses) Selectives (2 credits) Dave Beck, Program Director 186 Micheels Hall, 715‐232‐2254, beckdav@uwstout.edu (Selected from GE‐approved courses) ProgramWebsite:http://www.uwstout.edu/programs/bfagdd/
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Art and Design History Requirements (9 credits) (Select from 2D or 3D track) 2D Track ART‐209 Painting 1/ART‐401 Life Drawing 2 DES‐321 Digital Imagery Studio DES‐370 Interactive Design 2 DES‐378 Animation Studio Selective approved by advisor (ART, DES, GDD) 3D Track ART‐211 Sculpture 1/ART‐213 Ceramics 1 DES‐374 3D Modeling & Animation 2 DES‐373 3D Modeling & Animation 3 DES‐256 Interactive Environments Selective approved by advisor (ART, DES, GDD) (From 2 categories: Art History/Music Appreciation, Creative/Performing Arts, PSYCH 225 Psychology of Games 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1** Specialization (15 credits) Arts and Humanities (6 credits) ARTH‐223 Survey of Art: Ancient to Medieval 3 4 4* 4* See online course description for prerequisites Revised3/2015 3 3 3 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN—STOUT BFA in Game Design & Development ‐ ART IMPORTANT PROGRAM NOTES: 1. Following the recommended course sequence is critical to your successful development in the BFA in Game Design & Development program. 2. In particular, the suggested progression of ART and DES courses is very important if you aim to complete this degree in four years. 3. The senior‐level capstone sequence, GDD 450 & 451, is a two semester, 8‐credit experience that must be taken entirely in one academic year (450 in Fall & 451 in Spring). 4. Students may satisfy the Experiential Learning requirement (DES 4XX) by participating in a Co‐op, Internship, Field Experience, International Study Abroad, or Other, as approved by Program Director. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM NOTES AND REQUIREMENTS A. It takes an average of 15 credits per semester to complete this degree in four (4) years. B. A Mid‐Program Portfolio Review is a requirement for graduation. C. A grade of “C” or better in both School of Art and Design courses (ART/DES/ARTH) and game design courses (GDD) is required for graduation D. A grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better in both School of Art and Design courses (ART/DES/ARTH) and game design courses (GDD), as well as a 2.0 overall GPA is required for graduation. Semester 1 RECOMMENDED EIGHT SEMESTER SEQUENCE It takes an average of 15 credits per semester to complete this degree in four years. Semester 2 ART‐100: Drawing I 3 ..................................................................................... 3 ART‐101: 2‐Dimensional Design Foundations ................................................ 3 ARTH‐223: Survey of Art – Ancient to Medieval (ARHU GE) ............................ 3 ENGL‐101/111: Freshman English – Composition (COMSK GE) ....................... 3 GDD‐101: Introduction to Game Design .......................................................... 3 ART‐103: 3‐Dimensional Design Foundations .............................................. 3 ART‐200: Drawing II ..................................................................................... 3 DES‐220: Intro to 2D Digital Imaging .......................................................... 3 ARTH‐224: Survey of Art – Renaissance to 20th Century ............................... 3 ENGL‐102/112: Freshman English: Composition II (COMSK GE) ...................... 3 Semester 4 Semester 3 ARTH‐340: History of Interactive Media .......................................................... 3 CS‐141: Intro to Programming (ARNS GE) ........................................................ 3 DES‐205: Design Drawing & Concept Visualization .......................................... 3 DES‐2XX Pixel & Vector Art .............................................................................. 3 DES‐372: 3D Modeling & Animation I .............................................................. 3 Semester 5 ART‐301: Life Drawing I .................................................................................... 3 DES‐XXX: 2D or 3D Specialization Selective ...................................................... 3 GDD 325: 2D Game Design & Development..................................................... 4 PSYCH 225: Psychology of Games (SBSC GE) .................................................... 3 SPCOM‐100: Fundamentals of Speech (COMSK GE) ........................................ 3 Semester 7 ARTH‐XXX: Art History Selective ....................................................................... 3 DES‐XXX: 2D or 3D Specialization Selective ...................................................... 3 GDD‐450: 3D Game Design & Development I .................................................. 4 SBSC GE (Tip: Combine w/ a RES/GLP Requirement) ........................................ 3 General Education Selective(s) ......................................................................... 2 DES‐176: Intro to Digital Narrative ................................................................. 3 DES‐XXX: 2D or 3D Specialization Selective...................................................... 3 DES‐325: Intro to Interactive Design ................................................................ 3 PHYS 211/212: Intro to Physics (w/ Lab) (ARNS GE) ......................................... 4 ARHU GE (Tip: Combine w/ a RES/GLP Requirement) ...................................... 3 Semester 6 DES‐XXX: 2D or 3D Specialization Selective...................................................... 3 CISS GE (Tip: Combine w/ a RES/GLP Requirement) ........................................ 3 DES‐3XX: 3D Game Art & Engines .................................................................... 3 DES‐310: Graphic Design I ................................................................................ 3 DES‐390: Portfolio and Professional Practices Seminar .................................. 1 DES‐4XX: Coop, Field Exp. or other as approved by Program Director ............ 1 Semester 8 ART‐XXX: 2D or 3D Specialization Selective (ART Studio) ................................. 3 GDD‐451: 3D Game Design & Development II .............................................. 4 MATH 118: Math Course (118 or higher) (ARNS GE)........................................ 4 SRER GE (Tip: Combine w/ a RES/GLP Requirement) ........................................ 3
TIPS ‘N’ TRICKS: Whenever possible, try to take a studio (ART or DES) during Winterm & Summer Terms. This will allow you to spread out your studio courses more evenly, which will avoid an overload of studios in any given semester (it is recommended that students do not take more than three studios in one semester). Many GE courses cover TWO requirements (re: Global Perspectives (GLP) and Racial & Ethnic Studies (RES‐A/B) Requirements). For instance: Consider taking LIT 208: Fiction into Film (fulfills both ARHU & RESB GE’s) and DES 150: Intro to Sustainable Design (fulfills both CISS & GLP GE’s) Consider a Minor! Two great ones for GDD are Computer Science (21 credits) and/or Business Administration (22 credits) ProgramWebsite:http://www.uwstout.edu/programs/bfagdd/
See online course description for prerequisites Revised3/2015