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Central’s Game Studies Minor provides students an introductory overview of the diverse facets of the games industry, which now surpasses the global film industry in size. This interdisciplinary minor encompasses a variety of courses, such as game design and theory, digital storytelling, narrative development, games in education, introductory coding, digital art, digital sound design, board games in the classroom, and educational live-action simulation/role play. The minor provides a firm foundation for any student looking to augment their resume with an eye towards working in the games industry or using games and game theory in their future work in education, business, or the arts
What You'll Gain
- Understanding of the diverse facets of the games industry
- Skills in narrative storytelling, game engine scripting, and visual and audio design for games
- Technical tools necessary for game design
- Understanding of games as a critical narrative medium
- Introductory coding skills
- Understanding of digital art and sound design
- Ability to use games in an educational environment
Program Features
- 18-credit program: 9 required, 9 electives
- Opportunities to develop specialized skill
- Use of Central’s Esports Center
- Access to the new XR Lab
- Opportunity to create and develop games
- Access to faculty with experience in game design
- Guest speakers from the games industry
Concentrations
Prepares students to engage with games as an educational tool, as well as understand games as a critical narrative medium. An estimated 14% of all careers in the $100 billion games industry are primarily in narrative design and writing.
Provides students with basic introductory programming and technical skills foundational to work as a programmer or game designer in the games industry.
Range of courses help students build skills for visual and audio design in the games industry.
Did You Know?
Jobs in the games industry are among the fastest growing occupations – Connecticut Department of Labor