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As more organizations incorporate gaming technology into their businesses - from entertainment to education and training – the need for skilled professionals in game design and development continues to grow. If you’ve always wanted to turn your passion for information technology and gaming into a full-time career, now’s the time.

The Information Technology master’s in Game Design and Development is a 36-credit program that explores subjects such as artificial intelligence, the interaction of three-dimensional objects and game production techniques to give you the skillset you need to break into this burgeoning, $68 billion industry.

Concentration Outcomes

In addition to the skills you’ll gain as an MS IT graduate, SNHU’s Game Design master’s degree explores such areas as:

- Similarities and differences between computer games and human behavioral simulations

- Graphical user interfaces, processing and data storage used in video game construction

- Computer game editors and programming languages such as the UDK3 editor, the Unity editor, Python and HTML5.0
Storyboarding and other game production techniques as they apply to human behavior simulation

- Major requirements of human behavior simulations and the legal and ethical issues involved in the creation and use of computer simulations

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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Design and develop the behind-the-scenes code and programming of a wide variety of websites and web-based services with a web design master’s degree

Develop websites, web applications and methods for driving traffic to websites. Learn how people actually use the Internet and apply it to your strategic development planning. Examine how to collect statistics on website usage, and how demographic and other data can be implemented to improve site functionality and popularity.

Then, take your highly sought-after new skills to a variety of business settings, including marketing departments, design firms, advertising agencies and others who rely on web design experts.

Concentration Outcomes

In addition to the skills you’ll gain as a master’s in web design graduate, SNHU’s Web Design concentration helps you:

- Utilize appropriate tools and technologies to construct interactive websites

- Recommend plans to drive traffic to websites using web analytics

- Alter the interface design of websites using guidelines for identifying design problems and strengths, usability assessments and best practices for common functions such as web navigation, menus, scrolling, graphics and icons

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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Deakin's Games Design and Development course provides you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in this dynamic and fast-growing field.

This course enhances your hands-on ability to design and develop computer games ranging in complexity from small interactive apps, larger PC and console based systems and massive multiplayer systems. Through this course you develop an understanding and appreciation for concepts in game design and software technology relevant to games. Topics include game programming, real-time computer graphics and rendering, artificial intelligence, networked games, audio/visual systems, game simulation and modelling, human computer interaction, game production, graphic design, music and sound effects, game theory, art and design principles for games , system analysis and design, software engineering, object-oriented programming, games and society and scientific concepts from computer science and related fields.

An honours year is available for high-achieving students upon completion of this degree.

Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.

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Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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Motion media design is an inherently collaborative discipline. Our online program teaches students to use the tools of, and collaborate with, the filmmaker, graphic designer, animator and interactive designer.

Students are encouraged to work across disciplines to create the title sequences of box office blockbusters, opening visuals of network sports broadcasts, and the features that turn mobile devices into living, moving canvases.

Entry Requirements

1. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

2. For international applicants, you should submit TOEFL score if English is your second language.

Minimum scores: TOEFL score of at least 550 paper-based or 85 iBt or 6.5 IELTS

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American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages ACTFL score of at least "high advanced" on the writing proficiency portion of the test.

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SAT score of at least 500 on the critical reading portion, or 22 on both the reading and writing sections of the ACT.

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With a bachelor's degree in Multimedia Design and Development (MDD) from DeVry University, you'll learn how to design, illustrate, manage, and produce visual communications by mastering key software applications, fundamental design principles, web content management, and graphics animation.

In this multimedia design and development bachelor's degree program, you can specialize in one of four areas of study (see "Specializations" below) and complete coursework required for the entire Web Graphic Design associate degree program. You'll gain the skills needed to create Internet content, web pages, marketing collateral, advertising, instructional material, and multimedia projects. Upon graduation, you'll have created a wide array of digital media to build a full professional portfolio, to pursue a career track in multimedia design and development.

We offer 4 specializations within the Multimedia Design and Development degree program. Students dedicate at least 30 credit hours of their coursework to their preferred specialization.
Graphic and Multimedia Design
Graphics and Multimedia Management
Web Design and Development
Web Game Programming

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