Overview
The BS program in Game Development and Animation is a perfect fit for students passionate about creating immersive and interactive experiences. The game industry has grown to be a multi-billion-dollar sector as technology progresses, and animation is now a crucial part of films, television programs, and other visual media.
This degree program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the entire game development cycle, from production to finished product.
The program covers courses such as Computer Graphics, Interactive Animation Techniques, 3D animation, Game Design, Digital Animation and Effects, Simulation & Game Programming, Mobile Game Development, Software Quality Assurance and Testing, Artificial Intelligence for Games Development, Machine Learning for Game Development, Virtual Reality, Augmented Virtual & Mixed Reality, Digital Imaging, etc along with basic computer science courses in programming and software development.
Admission Criteria
- A recognized general education diploma or its equivalent
- Students joining MCBS must go through an English placement test to determine the appropriate English level
- Students presenting a valid score of 5.5 and above in IELTS or 65-79 in internet based TOEFL (iBT) are exempt from the first part of the placement test and are required to take the other part of the English language program (writing test).
- Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placements tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption
- Mathematics placements tests will determine whether Basic Mathematics (MATH 10) and Applied Mathematics (MATH 20) can be exempted, or students will be given both or one of them
- IT placement test will determine whether students will require to take the Information Technology foundation course (COSC 10)
Program Structure
Duration: Bachelor’s degree requires about 8 semesters or 4 years.
Program delivery: 12-15 credits per normal semester and 6 credits per summer semester.
Internship: Placement on a minimum of 6-weeks internship.
Courses: Apart from courses closely related to the program, students take general education courses.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Core Courses | 60 |
| Communication skills | 09 |
| Humanities | 09 |
| Social Sciences | 09 |
| Mathematics Requirements | 09 |
| Science Requirements | 08 |
| Core Electives | 15 |
| Internship | 01 |
| Total | 120 |
Core Courses (60 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| COSC 1301 | Object Oriented Programming I |
| ICT 128 | Web Application Techniques |
| ICT 205 | Software Engineering |
| CPT 220 | Programming and Data Structures |
| ISEC 2340 | Principle of Information Security |
| COSC 2335 | Introduction to Computer Graphics |
| COSC 2336 | Interactive Animation Techniques |
| COSC 2338 | Introduction to 3D animation |
| COSC 3335 | Introduction to Game Design |
| COSC 3340 | Digital Animation and Effects |
| COSC 3350 | Simulation & Game Programming |
| COSC 3379 | Mobile Game Development |
| COSC 3395 | Software Quality Assurance and Testing |
| COSC 4304 | Artificial Intelligence for Games Development |
| COSC 4344 | Machine Learning for Game Development |
| ITEC 4320 | Introduction to Virtual Reality |
| ITEC 4322 | Augmented Virtual & Mixed Reality |
| ITEC 4324 | Introduction to Digital Imaging |
| COSC 4378 | Capstone Game Development Project I |
| COSC 4379 | Capstone Game Development Project II |
Core Electives (15 credits)
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COSC 2325 | Data Communication and Networks (Required) | 3 |
| COSC 2301 | Object Oriented Programming II | 3 |
| COSC 4326 | Data Visualization | 3 |
| COSC 4354 | Digital Image Processing | 3 |
| COSC 4390 | Introduction to Deep Learning | 3 |
| COSC 4392 | Federated Machine Learning | 3 |
| COSC 4393 | Special Topics in Game Development | 33 |
| COSC 4394 | Special Topics in Animation | 3 |
| ITEC 4332 | Audio Visual Communication Technology | 3 |
Career Opportunities
This program will prepare graduates for various high-in-demand career paths in the entertainment industry, including
- Graphic Designer
- Game Designer,
- Game Engine Programmer
- Mobile App Developer
- Game Animator
- UI/UX Designer (Gaming)
- Immersive Technologies expert
- Metaverse Developer
Ready to take the next step?
Info
Duration: 4 years full-time
Semester Starts: Fall, Spring, and Summer
Fee: 12,124 OMR