University Coursework

There are a lot of courses that you can take at the University of Minnesota and sometimes it can be overwhelming to search through all of school’s offerings just to find something related to video games.

 

It’s okay, we’re here to help. We’ve searched through the university’s course catalog and have found this list of classes that could help prepare you for a career in video games or at least fulfill an elective with something super fun.

 

  1. GDES 5341 – Interactive Design
  2. GDES 5343 – Data Visualization II: Interactive Information
  3. GDES 5342 – Web and Interface Design
  4. GDES 5386 – Fundamentals of Game Design
  5. GDES 5383 – Digital Illustration and Animation

 

  1. HUMF 5722 – Human Factors Psychology

 

  1. JOUR 1501 – Digital Games, Sims and Apps: Storytelling, Play and Commerce

 

  1. CSCI 4611 – Programming Interactive Computer Graphics and Games
  2. CSCI 5511 – Artificial Intelligence I
  3. CSCI 5512 – Artificial Intelligence II
  4. CSCI 5607 – Fundamentals of Computer Graphics
  5. CSCI 5608 – Fundamentals of Computer Graphics II
  6. CSCI 5611 – Animation & Planning in Games
  7. CSCI 5619 – Virtual Reality and 3D Interaction
  8. CSCI 4107 – Introduction to Computer Graphics Programming
  9. CSCI 8115 – Human-Computer Interaction and User Interface Technology

 

  1. SCO 3059 – Quality Management and Lean Six Sigma
  2. SCO 6041 – Project Management
  3. MKTG 6073 – Technology Marketing
  4. MGMT 6050 – Management of Innovation and Change

 

  1. CSCL 1201 Introduction to Cinema and Media Culture

 

  1. ARTS 2601 – Experimental and Media Arts (AH)
  2. ARTS 3601 – New Media: Making Art Interactive
  3. ARTS 3604 – Animation
  4. ARTS 5640 – Advanced Animation

 

  1. CI 2311W – Introduction to Technology and Ethics in Society (CIV, WI)
  2. CI 4311W – Technology and Ethics in Society (CIV, WI)
  3. CI 5336 – Planning for Multimedia Design and Development
  4. CI 5344 – Facilitating Technology Integration in Classrooms I
  5. CI 5364 – Computer-Based Instruction: Games and Simulation
  6. CI 5365 – Contemporary Software Development Issues and Tools

 

  1. COMM 3202 – Audio Production and Media Literacy
  2. COMM 3204 – Advanced Electronic Media Production
  3. COMM 3211 – Introduction to U.S. Electronic Media

 

  1. EDHD 5007 – Technology for Teaching and Learning
  2. ENTR 6041 – Initiating New Product Design and Business Development
  3. ENTR 6080 – Technology Commercialization for Scientists and Engineers
  4. ENTR 6087 – New Product Design and Business Development

 

  1. MOT 8212 – Developing New Technology Products
  2. MOT 8224 – Pivotal Technologies
  3. MOT 8231 – Managing Information Resources in Technology-based Organizations
  4. MOT 8232 – Managing Technological Innovation
  5. MOT 8233 – Strategic Management of Technology

 

  1. PDES 3711 – Toy Product Design
  2. PDES 5711 – Toy Product Design

 

  1. SENG 5115 – Graphical User Interface Design, Evaluation, and Implementation