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The School of Game Design currently offers Master of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and an Online Award of Completion. Our program is designed to provide a well-rounded education in the arts. Courses introduce and build upon the foundations of traditional drawing, painting, and storytelling to broaden students’ conceptual skills for video game production. Our curriculum emphasizes key techniques in 3D modeling, animation, and lighting to prepare students for the challenges of innovative game mechanics and complex 3D technology. Using state-of-the-art game engines to prototype games, students gain hands-on experience with industry standards. Collaborative projects foster communication and organizational skills crucial to student success.
Graduates of our program will have a solid grasp of fundamental game art principles including game engine technology and both pre-production and production environments. They will develop an exceptional portfolio that demonstrates skill in traditional drawing and painting as well as 3D modeling, texturing, animation, rigging, and time management.
Career Opportunities
Executive Producer
Producer
Creative Director
Art Director
Lead Game Designer
Technical Art Director
Lead Animator
Character Animator
Character Rigger TD
Game Designer
Level Designer
Cinematics Director
Storyboard Artist
Concept Artist (Characters, Environments, Creatures, Vehicles and Tech)
Level Artist
3D Animator
Visual Effects Animator
3D Modeler (Character and Props)
Texture Artist
User Interface Artist
...and more
Game Design Firms Hiring Our Graduates Include
Electronic Arts
Crystal Dynamics
LucasArts
Play Station/Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
ROCKSTAR Games
Cinematico
Massive Black
... and more
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