Graduates from the M.S. in Games + Playable Media program will achieve the following learning outcomes:
1. Mastery of Games and Playable Media in the following core knowledge areas:
- Game mechanics, game systems and tuning
- Usability testing and gameplay testing, how to conduct tests and revise based on tests
2. Mastery of digital game production in the following core knowledge areas:
- Game industry roles and models for cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Game software development methodologies, e.g. Agile/Scrum
- Game industry standards, procedures, affiliations and groups
- Communication and documentation skills
3. Mastery of gameplay programming in the following core knowledge areas:
- Object oriented programming for games
- Use of game engine middleware to construct digital games
- Basic artificial intelligence for games
4. Knowledge of game industry practices and trends, including:
- Business models and budgeting
- Intellectual property law
- Marketing and promotion