Video Game Design & Development
Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Video Game Design and Development provides students
with a wide range of game development experience in both game technology and theory. The purpose
of the program is to develop student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM) and expose students to the video game industry.
Degree Requirements - Minimum of 61 Credit Hours Print Requirements
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General Education Core (36 hours)
Area I. Communications (9 hours)
| ENG111 | Freshman Composition I | 3 credits |
| ENG115 | Freshman Composition II | 3 credits |
| SPCH111 | Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| SPCH112 | Public Speaking | 3 credits |
Area II. Mathematics (4 hours)
Area III. Laboratory Science (8 hours)
Area IV. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
Area V. Humanities and Fine Arts (9 hours)
Program Requirements (19 hours)
| VGD106 | Script Writing and Storyboarding | 3 credits |
| VGD128 | Introduction to Video Game Development | 3 credits |
| VGD130 | Art and Computer Animation | 3 credits |
| VGD147 | Game Analysis and Critique | 3 credits |
| VGD240 | Video Game Design I | 3 credits |
| VGD260 | Video Game Project | 4 credits |
Approved Electives (6 hours)
| CS105 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 credits |
| CS112 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 credits |
| CS121 | Introduction to Programming | 4 credits |
| STEM105 | Computer use for Scientific Research | 3 credits |
| STEM117 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 credits |
Program Resources
For more information, please contact:
Program Director: Francisco Apodaca
Phone: (505)454-2510
Email: fapodaca@luna.edu
Program Advisor: Nichole Collins
Phone: (505)454-5371
Email: ncollins@luna.edu
Office Manager: Amanda, Tapia
Phone: (505)454-5370
Email: atapia@luna.edu
Academic Center for Excellence (ACE Lab)
Technologies Center
Coordinator: Raymond Varela
Phone: (505) 454-5306
Email: rvarela@luna.edu
Student Success Center (Student Services Center)
Director: Renee Maestas
Phone: (505)454-5355
Email: rmaestas@luna.edu
Advisor: Janice Medrano
Phone: (505)454-2546
Email: jmedrano@luna.edu
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