Program: Digital Entertainment Technology, Game Development Concentration, BS (DET-GD) - Abilene Christian University

2022-2023 Catalog With Addendum

Apr 01, 2025

BS: Digital Entertainment Technology (DET)

Digital Entertainment Technology (BS)

Students pursuing the digital entertainment technology degree are required to select and complete an 18-hour approved area of support as part of their academic program. This requirement can be satisfied by selecting an approved 6-course (18-hour) area of emphasis that complements digital entertainment technology. Students are also required to perform two portfolio reviews.

University Requirements

Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog.

Major Requirements

ART 105 - Two-Dimensional Design Credit Hours: 3
CS 117 - Introduction to Game Scripting Credit Hours: 3
CS 118 - Applied Game Scripting Credit Hours: 3
DET 210 - Introduction to Digital Entertainment Credit Hours: 3
DET 220 - Introduction to 3D Modeling Credit Hours: 3
DET 260 - Game Engines Credit Hours: 3
DET 350 - Digital Entertainment Development Credit Hours: 3 **
or
ITC 499 - Information, Technology, and Computing Internship Credit Hours: 3
DET 410 - Advanced Digital Entertainment Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 331 - Narrative for Film and New Media Credit Hours: 3
or
ENGL 332 - Introduction to Film Studies Credit Hours: 3
or
ENGL 380 - Interactive Narratives Credit Hours: 3
or
ENGL 472 - Film and Belief Credit Hours: 3
ITC 110 - Introduction to Information, Technology, and Computing Credit Hours: 3
ITC 125 - Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction Credit Hours: 3 *
ITC 250 - History of Computing Credit Hours: 3 *
ITC 480 - Reflections on Faith and Work Credit Hours: 3 (capstone and writing-intensive course)
JMC 488 - Communication Law Credit Hours: 3 (writing-intensive course)
or
BLAW 363 - Introduction to Business Law and Ethics Credit Hours: 3
*Hours may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours
**DET 350 is repeatable for up to 6 hours.

Total: 36 Credit Hours

Game Development Concentration (GD)

CS 316 - Mobile Game Development Credit Hours: 3

Select 12 hours from the menu below:

DET 255 - Game Textures Credit Hours: 3
DET 315 - Game Materials Credit Hours: 3
DET 320 - Advanced 3D Modeling Credit Hours: 3
DET 330 - 3D Animation: Keyframes and Pixels Credit Hours: 3
DET 360 - AR/VR Development Credit Hours: 3
DET 370 - Serious Games Credit Hours: 3

Select 9 hours from the following:

CS 200-499
DET 200-499
IT 200-499

Total: 24 Credit Hours

Electives

Minimum - 12 Credit Hours

Total Major Hours: 72

Other Graduation Requirements

All DET majors must perform two required portfolio reviews.
Minimum grade of C in CS 117 , DET 210 , DET 260 , and DET 410
Minimum GPA in major: 2.00
Minimum GPA for graduation: 2.00
Minimum advanced hours: 33
Minimum total hours: 128

Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree.