Digital Entertainment Technology

Bachelor of Science

Enter an exciting field with a digital media degree and design for the digital world.

Creating digital content for video games, movies, and online and mobile apps can be a challenging and exhilarating experience. This portfolio-driven entertainment technology degree program will equip you with tools needed to embark on an creative career or to pursue graduate studies in cinematics, game development or level design, or AR/VR development.

Enter an exciting field with a digital media degree and design for the digital world.

Creating digital content for video games, movies, and online and mobile apps can be a challenging and exhilarating experience. This portfolio-driven entertainment technology degree program will equip you with tools needed to embark on an creative career or to pursue graduate studies in cinematics, game development or level design, or AR/VR development.

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While earning an entertainment technology degree, you will be taught by Christian faculty who possess significant industry experience and continue to contribute to their field. Additionally, the business courses and experiential learning opportunities will enhance your studies. You will take courses in entrepreneurship, management and marketing to create a career path towards business or studio ownership.

B.S. in Digital Entertainment Technology

Degree Details

These are the important details you will need to keep in mind as you prepare your application and degree plan. Explore each of the possible tracks.

Tracks

Find specific program information for each track at the “View Catalog” button.

Game Development
Virtual Production

Required Hours

University Hours:  56
Major Hours:  66 (Choice of 3 tracks)
Electives:  6 credit hours

Total Required:  128 credit hours*

*Based on track selection

Example Coursework

  • Advanced 3D Modeling
  • Game Scripting
  • Game Engines

Minor Available

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ACU offers a minor in this study. You can learn more about this minor by viewing the catalog or explore all of the minors available at the button below. We encourage you to contact the department, for further assistance on how to enhance your degree with this minor.

UNDERGRADUATE MINORS

Career Options

Consider the wide range of exciting careers available with a bachelor’s in digital entertainment technology.

Web development
Mobile app development
Game development
User interface/user experience
Special effects

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SITC Scholarship

Experiential Learning Opportunities

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Experiential learning opportunities

Experiential Learning brings the classroom to life through immersive, real world opportunities. Students participate to build their resumes, learn about career opportunities and to build critical skills for success in the marketplace. ACU’s College of Business and Technology offers numerous diverse and relevant learning opportunities including:

  • DET Club
    • Join your peers and faculty each week as you explore emerging technology in the world of digital entertainment technology.
  • Film Fest
    • If the film industry is something that interests you, ACU’s FilmFest is a great way to get involved even while in college. Our student film festival is designed to give you a creative outlet at ACU and provides inroads into the industry through alumni and industry professionals who serve as judges for the event.
  • L.A. Film School
    • Embark on an exciting semester in Los Angeles learning about the film industry and making great connections while participating in an exciting internship.

What can you do after graduation?

  • Web development
  • Mobile app development
  • Game development
  • User interface/user experience
  • Special effects

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ACU’s College of Business Administration educates business and technology professionals for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. The college offers AACSB and ABET accredited programs, including nine undergraduate business and technology majors, four minors, a Master of Accountancy, and two online graduate programs (an MBA and a Master of Science in Management). The college includes two centers (Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy and Lytle Center for Faith and Leadership) and three academic units (Accounting and Finance Department, Management Sciences Department and School of Information Technology and Computing), in addition to our partnership with ACU-Dallas to deliver online business education.

ACU’s School of Information Technology and Computing (SITC) delivers a high-quality undergraduate education in order to prepare students to have the necessary skills to become the next software engineers, computer scientists, game designers, security analysts and more.