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Computer Game Science

Computer Game Science. Christine Lee Mackenzie Poole Kimberly Gonzalez Amanda Dieu. Fun Facts. 67% of US households play video games. Average gamer spends 8 hours a week playing video games. In 2012, the US hit $20.7 billion in video game consumer sales. What is Computer Game Science?.

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Computer Game Science

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  1. Computer Game Science Christine Lee Mackenzie Poole Kimberly Gonzalez Amanda Dieu

  2. Fun Facts 67% of US households play video games Average gamer spends 8 hours a week playing video games In 2012, the US hit $20.7 billion in video game consumer sales

  3. What is Computer Game Science? • Focuses on designing, building, and understanding computer games • Applies to today’s technology, media and social context

  4. What Do You Learn? • Solid foundation in computer game science and software development • How to create interactive and human-centered computer game designs • Employ an interdisciplinary approach to computer game design and development

  5. Application & Future Jobs “What skills, abilities or qualities do you gain in computer game science major that lead you to success in the future?” “Computers are the future. I am learning about computers. I am the future” -Joshara Edwards, 3rd year computer game science major • 10 Idealized Fields • Designer • Writer • Programmer • Visual Artist • Audio Artist • Manager • Tester • Businessman • Journalist • Educator

  6. Classes • Introduction to Computer Science • ICS 21 + ICS 22 • Information Computer ScienceIntroduction Courses • ICS 60: Computer Games and Society • ICS 62: Game Technologies and Interactive Media • Calculus Classes • Math 2A: Single-variable Calculus I • Math 2B: Single-variable Calculus II

  7. Change of Major Criteria http://changeofmajor.uci.edu/CoM_ICS.html • Cumulative UC GPA: 2.0+ • Note: ICS= Information and Computer Science CSE = Computer Science and Engineering • ICS 21/CSE 21 and ICS 22/CSE 22 • OR Informatics 41 and 42 • OR ICS 31 and 32 • AND one of the following: • Math 2A, Math 2B, ICS 6B or ICS 6D

  8. Research Opportunities & On-Campus Organizations • ICS Honors Program • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) • Video Game Development Club (VGDC) • Cyber-Interaction Observatory • Partnership with the Laguna College of Art and Design’s Game Art major

  9. More Information • Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences Student Affairs Office ICS Building 1, Suite 352 • Telephone: (949)824-5156 • Hours of Operation: M-F 9 AM - 12 PM & 1 PM - 4 PM • www.ics.uci.edu

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