Degree Requirements

Graduates of Northwest University with a BS in Video Game Development will graduate with the skills necessary to not only design interactive video games, but also take the next step in game development. This BS degree combines the BA with a set of courses from another Creatio degree programs, allowing the student to focus on the programming of Video Games, the design of the user experience, and the video production. The students who will want to pursue this major include not only “gamers”, but also those who love creativity and design, enjoy the study of human behavior, and have an active imagination and love for storytelling and also have a desire to specialize on one of the three areas of concentration.

Our goal in this degree program will be to prepare students for the following career roles: 

• Video Game Design
• Video Game Producer
• Video Game Programmer/Software Developer
• Video Game Storyteller/Writer
• Video Game Cinematographer/Video Producer

Program Outcomes 

Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Video Game Development will be able to:

1. Apply the iterative approach of “design thinking” methods to the design of a novel video game.
2. Conceptualize new 2D and 3D video game interfaces.
3. Compose a compelling video game storyline.
4. Construct accessible but challenging game mechanics.
5. Complete one aspect of video game development: software, user interface, video or audio.
6. Apply concepts and methods learned in this major to designing solutions in the context of team-based projects.
7. Articulate how your faith informs your work in the field of Video Game Design.