

南加州大學(xué)游戲設(shè)計方向?qū)I(yè)設(shè)置在計算機科學(xué)里。計算機方面游戲設(shè)計分支方向主要是從事一些技術(shù)類的工作,比如如引擎設(shè)計,編程,游戲質(zhì)監(jiān),測試等,每個類型又有細分的方向,如編程有,整體編程,聲音程序員,圖形程序員,網(wǎng)絡(luò)程序員等。托普仕留學(xué)整理了南加州大學(xué)的課程設(shè)置。
南加大這個專業(yè)的課程如下:
CSCI 103L Introduction to Programming 3
CSCI 104L Data Structures and Object-Oriented Design 4
CSCI 109 Introduction to Computing 3
CSCI 170 Discrete Methods in Computer Science 4
CSCI 201L Principles of Software Development 4
CSCI 270 Introduction to Algorithms and Theory of Computing 4
CSCI 402x Operating Systems 4
CSCI 460 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3
CSCI 480 Computer Graphics 3
EE 352L Computer Organization and Architecture 3
EE 450 Introduction to Computer Networks 3
GAME DEVELOPMENT (39 UNITS) UNITS
CSCI 180 Survey of Digital Games and Their Technologies 3
CSCI 281 Pipelines for Games and Interactives 3
CSCI 491abL Final Game Project 4-2
CSCI 492 Immersive Game Design 2
CTAN 452 Introduction to 3-D Computer Animation 2
CTIN 484L Intermediate Game Development 2
CTIN 488 Game Design Workshop 4
CTIN 489 Intermediate Game Design Workshop 2
EE 452L Game Hardware Architectures 3
ITP 280 Video Game Production 4
ITP 380 Video Game Programming 4
ITP 485 Programming Game Engines 4
MATH (11–12 UNITS) UNITS
MATH 125 Calculus I 4
MATH 126 Calculus II 4
MATH 225 Linear Algebra and Linear Differential Equations (4), or
EE 241 Applied Linear Algebra for Engineering (3) 3-4
CIENCE (4 UNITS) UNITS
PHYS 151L* Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics 4
WRITING (7 UNITS) UNITS
WRIT 140 Writing and Critical Reasoning 4
WRIT 340 Advanced Writing 3
GENERAL EDUCATION (20 UNITS) UNITS
The major will comply with the university general education and diversity requirements. 20*PHYS 151L satisfies a GE requirement.
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES (8 UNITS) UNITS技術(shù)方面選修課
Choose a minimum of 8 units from the following:
CSCI 351 Programming and Multimedia on the World Wide Web 3
CSCI 477ab*** Design and Construction of Large Software Systems 2-2
CSCI 485 File and Database Management 3
CSCI 490x Directed Research 1-8
CSCI 499 Special Topics 2-4
CTAN 330 Animation Fundamentals 2
CTAN 443L Character Development for 3-D Animation and Games 2
CTIN 401L Interface Design for Games 2
CTIN 403 Advanced Visual Design for Gamers 2
CTIN 404L Usability Testing for Games 2
CTIN 405L Design and Technology for Mobile Experiences 2
CTIN 406L Sound Design for Games 2
CTIN 458 Business and Management of Games 2
CTIN 459L*** Game Industry Workshop 4
CTIN 462 Critical Theory and Analysis of Games 4
CTIN 463 Anatomy of a Game 4
CTIN 482 Designing Online Multiplayer Game Environments 2
CTIN 483 Introduction to Game Development 4
CTIN 492L Experimental Game Topics 4, max 8
EE 320 Digital Media Basics for Multimedia 3
ENGR 395abc*** Cooperative Education Work Experience (students who take 3 units of Co-op may use it as one technical elective) 1 or 2, max 5
Free Electives 2-3