The BA in User Experience and Game Design degree program requires completion of at least 240 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. The program usually spans nine trimesters of 15 weeks each within a total of four academic years.
This is a sample sequence of courses for a student in the 2020-2021 academic cohort. This sequence should not be used for advising purposes; please contact your Student Success Advisor to receive a copy of this program’s Curriculum Flowchart.
| Trimester | Module Title | Module Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Trimester 1 | UXG1500 Introduction to Design Process | 7 |
| UXG1501 Principles of Interactive Design | 7 | |
| UXG1701 Introduction to Psychology | 5 | |
| UXG1116 Introduction to Computer Technology & Programming | 7 | |
| UXG1205 Introductory Probability and Statistics | 5 | |
| Sub-Total for Year 1, Trimester 1 | 31 | |
| Year 1, Trimester 2 | UXG1420 Introduction to Digital Production | 5 |
| UXG1505 Game Design Process | 6 | |
| UXG1560 User Experience Design 1 | 5 | |
| UXG1702 Cognitive Psychology | 5 | |
| UXG1616 Storytelling | 5 | |
| UXG1802 2D Raster Graphics for Designers | 5 | |
| Sub-Total for Year 1, Trimester 2 | 33 | |
| Year 1, Trimester 3 | Break | |
| Year 2, Trimester 1 | UXG2400 Project 2 | 7 |
| UXG2520 System Design 1 | 5 | |
| UXG2570 User Research 1 | 5 | |
| UXG2805 Art Processes | 5 | |
| UXG2200 Pre-Calculus with Linear Algebra and Geometry | 7 | |
| Sub-Total for Year 2, Trimester 1 | 29 | |
| Year 2, Trimester 2 | UXG2450 Project 2 (cont.) | 7 |
| UXG2540 Level Design 1 | 7 | |
| UXG2501 Game Design 1 | 5 | |
| UXG2165 Programming Foundations | 7 | |
| UXG2315 Introduction to Applied Math and Physics | 5 | |
| UXG2735 College Success for Designers | 1 | |
| Sub-Total for Year 2, Trimester 2 | 32 | |
| Year 2, Trimester 3 (OIP) | UXG2502 Game Design 2 | 5 |
| UXG2565 Game Feel | 5 | |
| UXG2175 Scripting Languages | 5 | |
| UXG2825 Introduction to 3D Production for Designers | 5 | |
| Sub-Total for Year 2, Trimester 3 | 20 | |
| Year 3, Trimester 1 | UXG3400 Project 3 (Part 1) | 7 |
| UXG3503 Game Design 3 | 5 | |
| UXG3570 User Research 2 | 5 | |
| UXG3176 Advanced Scripting | 5 | |
| UXG3815 Fundamentals of Music and Sound Design | 5 | |
| Sub-Total for Year 3, Trimester 1 | 27 | |
| Year 3, Trimester 2 | UXG3450 Project 3 (Part 2) | 7 |
| UXG3500 Integrated Digital Design | 5 | |
| Design Elective A Year 3 or Year 4 design module | 5 | |
| Psychology Elective Any Psychology module | 5 | |
| UXG3650 Professional Communication | 5 | |
| UXG3099 Career and Professional Development | 5 | |
| Sub-Total for Year 3, Trimester 2 | 32 | |
| Year 3, Trimester 3 | Break | |
| Year 4, Trimester 1 | UX4475 / UXG4400 / UXG4950 Project 3 (Part 3) or Project 4 or Internship | 8 |
| Design Elective A Year 3 or Year 4 design module | 5 | |
| Management Elective Any Management module | 5 | |
| Sub-Total for Year 4, Trimester 1 | 18 | |
| Year 4, Trimester 2 | UX4400 / UXG4450 / UXG4990 Project 4 or Project 4 (cont.) or Internship | 8 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences Elective Any Humanities and Social Sciences module | 5 | |
| English Elective Any English module | 5 | |
| Sub-Total for Year 4, Trimester 1 | 18 | |
| Total for 4-Year Program | 240 | |
