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Recommended Course Sequence - BSGD
| Course | Title | Core | Credits |
| Semester 1 | |||
| MAT 140 | Linear Algebra & Geometry or Linear Algebra & Geometry | X | 4 |
| CS 100 | Computer Environment I | X | 3 |
| CS 100L | Computer Environment I Lab | X | 1 |
| CS 120 | High Level Programming I - The C Programming Language | X | 3 |
| CS 120L | High-Level Programming I Lab | X | 1 |
| GAM 100 | Project Introduction | X | 3 |
| ENG 110 | Composition | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 18 | ||
| Semester 2 | |||
| MAT 150 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | X | 4 |
| GAT 110 | Game History | X | 3 |
| CS 170 | High Level Programming II - The C++ Programming Language | X | 3 |
| CS 170L | High Level Programming II Lab | X | 1 |
| GAT 210 | Game Mechanics I | X | 3 |
| ART 115 | Art and Technology | 4 | |
| Semester Total | 18 | ||
| Semester 3 | |||
| MAT 258 | Discrete Mathematics | X | 3 |
| GAT 250 | Two-Dimensional Level Design - Introduction | X | 3 |
| CS 225 | Advanced C/C++ | X | 3 |
| CG 202 | Two-Dimensional Raster Graphics and Animation for Designers | 3 | |
| ART 101 | The Language of Drawing | 3 | |
| GAT 211 | Game Mechanics II | X | 3 |
| Semester Total | 18 | ||
| Semester 4 | |||
| GAT 251 | Two-Dimensional Level Design - Documentation | X | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| ART 125 | Tone, Color, and Composition | 3 | |
| FLM 151 | Visual language and Film Analysis | 3 | |
| MAT 200 | Calculus II and Analytic Geometry | X | 4 |
| CS 230 | Game Implementation Techniques | X | 3 |
| Semester Total | 19 | ||
| Semester 5 | |||
| GAT 320 | Level Design II | X | 3 |
| HIS 100 | Introduction to World History I | 3 | |
| GAT 240 | Technology for Designers | X | 3 |
| GAT 300 | Three-Dimensional Computer Animation Production I | X | 3 |
| ART 310 | Architectural Spaces, Design, and Lighting I | 3 | |
| PHY 200 | Motion Dynamics | 3 | |
| PHY 200L | Motion Dynamics Lab | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 19 | ||
| Semester 6 | |||
| GAT 310 | Principles of PC-Based Level Design | X | 3 |
| ART 260 | Graphic Design, User Experience, and Input | 3 | |
| ENG 320 | Interpersonal and Work Communication | 3 | |
| HIS 150 | introduction to World History II | 3 | |
| GAT 350 | 3D Computer Animation Production II | X | 3 |
| SOS Elective | Any 3-credit SOS course | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 18 | ||
| Semester 7 | |||
| GAT or CS Elective | Any GAT or CS course | X | 3 |
| One of GAM 300, 301, or 400 | Project III, R.T.I.S. Project, or Project IV | X | 5 |
| GAM 480 | Senior Portfolio | X | 1 |
| CS 380 | Artificial Intelligence for Games | X | 3 |
| Elective | An elective of the student's choice from any department at DigiPen | 3 | |
| CS251 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | X | 3 |
| Semester Total | 18 | ||
| Semester 8 | |||
| One of GAM 350, 351, 450 | Project III, R.T.I.S. Project, or Project IV | X | 5 |
| LAW 115 | Introduction to Intellectual Property and Contracts | 3 | |
| ENG Elective | Any three-credit ENG course higher than ENG 110 | 3 | |
| CS 310 | Introduction to Databases | X | 3 |
| CS 365 | Software Engineering | X | 3 |
| MGT 450 | Product Management | 2 | |
| Semester Total | 19 | ||
| Total 147 minimum | |||