Digital Game Industries Minor
The Digital Game Industries minor is open to all undergraduate majors at The University of Texas at Austin. If demand exceeds space available, the Moody College reserves the right to select students based on their academic record or a secondary application.
Acceptance into the minor does not come with preference or guarantee of a seat in any course. Course prerequisites and department restrictions are enforced.
Total Hours Required: 15
Requirements
Requirements are listed in the table below. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum. Students should also review the University's Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DGI 301 | Video Games: Concept to Console | 3 |
| DGI 302 | Digital Game Industries | 3 |
| DGI 322 | Game Usability Analysis | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: | 6 | |
| Creativity in Artificial Intelligence | ||
| Immersive Experiences | ||
| Audience Development and Engagement | ||
| Experimental Storytelling | ||
| Business of Entertainment | ||
| Video Game Modding | ||
| Advanced Topics in Digital Game Industries (any topic) | ||
| Video Game Culture and Criticism | ||
| Digital Media Platforms | ||
| Video Game Industry | ||
| Topics in Animation (any topic) | ||
| Interactive Digital Storytelling | ||
| Introduction to Visual Effects and Motion Graphics | ||
| Interactive Media and Game Development | ||
| Writing for Interactive Games and Media | ||
| Introduction to 3D Animation | ||
| CGI for Film and Games | ||
| Game Development Capstone: Two Dimensional Games | ||
| Game Development Capstone: Three Dimensional Games | ||
| College Requirements - Communication | ||
| Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Additional Requirements and Policies
- Nine hours of in residence coursework and nine hours of upper-division coursework are required.
- All courses must be taken for a letter grade, unless the course is only offered on the pass/fail basis.
- A minimum grade of C- (or CR for courses offered only on a pass/fail basis) is required for all minor coursework.