Bachelor of Science in Game Engineering

Bachelor of Science in
Game Engineering

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Attention, fellow game nerds! Prepare for an immersive adventure with our Bachelor of Science in Game Engineering program.听

PROGRAM AVAILABLE ON-CAMPUS AND ONLINE

Get your hands dirty with software and game development, and dive into logic, systems, and algorithms. Join forces with interdisciplinary teams for an epic two-semester capstone project. Customize your journey with art, audio, or even business electives. Let’s level up your game engineering skills and create gaming marvels that’ll blow everyone’s minds!

Game Engineering Degree Highlights & Outcomes

Articulate and demonstrate game design principles and best practices through the development of engaging, interactive media.

Analyze and solve complex game engineering problems by applying logic, programming, science, and mathematics principles.

Implement, test, and critique user-centered design experiences and interfaces within interactive media.

Collaborate effectively and ethically as part of multidisciplinary projects and demonstrate professionalism in diverse team environments.

Demonstrate a career-ready understanding of game design and production through a published portfolio and professional identity.

Join Our Alumni Ranks

USV Bachelor of Science in Game Engineering alumni have gone on to work at some of the most prestigious studios in the video game industry.听

Tech Pack鈩�
Your Essential Creative Toolkit

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What鈥檚 in the box? A sleek laptop and media creation software tailored to your program, keeping you in sync with the ever-evolving industry standards. And it鈥檚 yours to keep after you graduate, setting you up for success in the future. Whether you鈥檙e crafting the next big game or working on mind-blowing multimedia projects, Tech Pack鈩� has your back.

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What's included*:

Dell G15 Gaming Laptop (Processor13th Gen Intel庐 Core鈩� i7-13650HX, OS Windows 11 Home, Graphics NVIDIA庐 GeForce RTX鈩� 4060, Memory16 GB DDR5, Storage1 TB SSD, Display 15.6-in. display Full HD (1920X1080) 360Hz) — Dell G15 Gaming Laptop (Intel庐 Core鈩� i7-13650HX, NVIDIA庐 GeForce RTX鈩� 4060, 16 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD, 15.6" 1080p Display, Windows 11 Home)

HUION Inspiroy H1060P Graphics Drawing Tablet

*Pricing and package specifications are subject to change.

Game Engineering Course Highlights

Introduction to Game Production

Let the Games Begin! Get ready for a wild ride at the 黑料正能量! This course dives into video game development, project production models, and team structures. Sharpen your ideation, troubleshooting, and team management skills. Let the gaming adventures begin!

Game Design II

From Idea to Playable Magic! Welcome to the ultimate game design playground! Join us as we create mind-blowing playable video game prototypes. Explore game design concepts, storytelling, player engagement, and the art of monetization. It's time to turn your wildest game ideas into playable magic!

GUI and Graphics Programming

Unleash Your Interface Superpowers! Get ready to conquer the world of user interfaces and graphics! In this course, we'll dive into the principles of UI design, memory management, and OpenGL. Discover the secrets of captivating input elements and unleash your concrete mathematics skills for stunning computer graphics.

Game Engineering Student Work

Create Projects
for the Pros

Play

Potential Game Engineering Career Options

Your Experience Just Got Real

Computer Programmers
Software Developers, Applications
Software Developers, Systems Software聽

Want to make the characters you'd like to play as?

USV's Learning Approach

At USV, full-time students take 3 courses per term versus the traditional 4 courses per term. Why is this important to our students? Our learning approach allows our students to have improved retention and increased engagement of course material, better work-life balance, reduced stress, and a more successful path to graduation.听

That’s the USV difference.

The 黑料正能量:
The USV Difference

3 COURSES / TERM
(12 Credits)

Cognitive

Deeper learning.
Improved retention and increased engagement with material.

Well-Being

Reduced stress and a better schoolwork-life experience.

Success

Better opportunity to complete your degree and be prepared for employment opportunities.听

Other Universities:
The Traditional Approach

4 COURSES / TERM
(12 Credits)

More courses means the possibility for more stress, less time for hobbies or other responsibilities, and a greater effort to retain course material.

Students may not graduate on time or be as successful in their classes.听

Learn On-Campus
or Online

Our Bachelor of Science in Game Engineering degree program is available on-campus or 100% online. Whether taking classes at the USV campus or learning from the comfort of your own home, you will experience multiplayer support of our award-winning curriculum.

Learn more about our Game Engineering School

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e-game

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Silicon Valley Campus

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"USV's level of staff is one of the highest in the Bay Area. My game design classes were taught by some of the best in the industry, and it felt like our instructors knew exactly how to guide us for our careers."

"Hands-on projects and access to faculty with deep industry experience provide our students with an array of valuable skills, whether they are interested in becoming a game designer, artist, writer, or programmer."

"The magic of game development lies in crafting experiences that push the boundaries of creativity and innovation鈥攂uilding worlds, solving complex problems, and creating opportunities for others to imagine, learn, and play."

Real World Learning.
For Reels.

In Game Studio, students work in teams for external clients, adding actual games that ship to their portfolio. Project-based learning leads to real-world results.听

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