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

2. Fun Facts Average gamer spends 8 hours a week playing video games 67% of US households play 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, 3 rd 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 Science Introduction 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