Computer Design, Animation & Game Design

Students new to this bachelor's degree can complete all of the coursework at Kent State Stark. Students have the option of taking these courses in-person, through web-based sections or a hybrid of the two, based on availability.

Bachelor of Science in Technology

The computer design, animation and game design concentration within the Bachelor of Science degree gives students the skills and academic knowledge necessary to enter the field of computer animation. Designing in virtual environments, computer-aided design, modeling and game design, and through courses in 2D, 3D and experimental animations, students learn theory and practice modern techniques and artistic applications. Drawings and illustrations are brought to life on digital video or film through the effective use of the latest software for capturing and animating hand-drawn or digitally created imagery.

In addition, students experience creative possibilities as they explore artistic options and processes through experimental animation and modeling. Combining these modern theories of visual creation with digital imaging, motion capture, multimedia, computer animation and film production, graduates of this program will be prepared for jobs in modeling and technical illustration, as well as in artistic production, exhibition, broadcast and in the fast-growing field of game design.

Why Study Computer Design, Animation & Game Design?

Job growth and career opportunities are the greatest in high-technology fields.
Learn computer-aided design (CAD) to produce graphic images.
Learn multimedia techniques to integrate CAD designs, photorealistic images, sound, text and video clips into audiovisual presentations.
Graduates are working at companies such as Walt Disney, Gaslight Press (adventure gaming), EIS Creative Media, Diebold and Tarulli Video Productions.

Computer Design, Animation & Game Design prepares you for positions related to:

Modeling
Media and Web design
Virtual reality animation production
Entertainment and gaming
Technical illustration
CAD design, manufacturing, architecture and civil engineering

2+2 Degree Option

Students who have completed an associate degree in applied science can complete the last two years of this bachelor's degree through an articulation agreement.

Interested associate degree holders should contact Dr. Kamal Bichara to learn how their previous coursework will translate into this degree option.

Fall 2013 Courses Offered

These courses have Tuscarawas section numbers but are taught at Stark.

CRN	SUBJ	CRSE	CRED	TITLE	TIME - PM	DAYS
12840	CADT	22001	2	CAD: ARCHITECTURE	3:30-5:10	W
12855	CADT	22005	2	MULTIMEDIA & GAME DESIGN	8:00-9:40	M
22470	CADT	22008	1	PROJ TEXTURE MATERIAL CREATION	4:50-5:40	W
15908	IERT	12005	2	APPLICATIONS IN CAD	3:30-5:10	M
22493	MERT	12000	3	ENGINEERING DRAWING	5:45-7:50	MW
12878	CDAG	34000	3	COMPUTER ANIMATION II	3:45-6:15	T
22478	CDAG	43000	2	ADV ANIMATION & GAME DESIGN	5:10-6:50	R
22482	CDAG	43001	2	TECH OF MEDIA & FILM PROD	7:05-8:45	R