Nexus Degree in Digital Entertainment, Esports, and Game Development

Department of Mass Communications School of Communication, Film, and Media

The Digital Entertainment, Esports, and Game Development Nexus will give students a broad understanding of the digital entertainment aspects of competitive Esports events and game development. 
The Nexus degree will allow students to gain an Associate’s Degree and a valuable Georgia Film Academy (GFA) Certification in an effort to be equipped and employable after just two years of course work, and all credit hours can be applied to multiple Bachelor’s degrees at UWG.
The three, six-credit hour courses (GFA 1500, GFA 3510, and GFA 3520) in digital entertainment, Esports, and game development provide students with high-impact experiences through the partnership with GFA, and industry partners (Skillshot Media). 

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Program Location

Carrollton Campus

Method of Delivery

Face to Face & Online

Accreditation

The University of West Georgia is accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

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Provides students with career development opportunities through networking and experiential learning in professional working film and television environments in Development, Production and/or Post-Production, under the personal advisement of industry experts. The course is offered in cooperation with IATSE 479 and major film and television production companies like Disney, Netflix, HBO, and others.

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  1. Demonstrate professional skills in the fields of digital entertainment, esports, and game development.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of digital entertainment industry standards, organizational structure, professional equipment, and event procedures.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of digital entertainment industry competencies and work habits including standard procedures and protocols.