Video Game Design School Directory
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Want to study to be a game designer? The following schools offer programs in various aspects of video game design.
Want to study to be a game designer? The following schools offer programs in various aspects of video game design.
State & Private Colleges & Universities
Carnegie Mellon University
This prestigious university has branched into courses on video games. They offer coursework in video-game criticism, games as educational tools, and game design.John Hopkins University
John Hopkins University in Maryland has game design related educational programs in Multimedia & Web Design, 3D Design and Animation Design.The Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers coursework on video games as educational tools and game design. Of course, they also offer software development courses.Michigan State University
Michigan State University has a new two-year academic program to allow students to minor in Game Design and Development. Read Michigan State University becomes a Video Game Design School for more information.New Brunswick Community College=
At NBCC Miramichi, the department of Applied Arts and Animation offers coursework in electronic game design and 3D graphics and animation.San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University offers 3D Animation and Multimedia coursework and certification as well as a multimedia program.Southern Methodist University
Located in Dallas, TX, Southern Methodist offers an 18-month master's level certificate program in video-game design. Their program is small, but should be expected to grow as it sees more interest and success.University of North Texas
The University of North Texas has established the Laboratory for Recreational Computing for research and education devoted to video and computer gaming. It is part of their department of Computer Science and Engineering.Tech and Art Schools
State & Private Colleges & Universities
Carnegie Mellon University
This prestigious university has branched into courses on video games. They offer coursework in video-game criticism, games as educational tools, and game design.
John Hopkins University
John Hopkins University in Maryland has game design related educational programs in Multimedia & Web Design, 3D Design and Animation Design.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers coursework on video games as educational tools and game design. Of course, they also offer software development courses.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University has a new two-year academic program to allow students to minor in Game Design and Development. Read Michigan State University becomes a Video Game Design School for more information.
New Brunswick Community College=
At NBCC Miramichi, the department of Applied Arts and Animation offers coursework in electronic game design and 3D graphics and animation.
San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University offers 3D Animation and Multimedia coursework and certification as well as a multimedia program.
Southern Methodist University
Located in Dallas, TX, Southern Methodist offers an 18-month master's level certificate program in video-game design. Their program is small, but should be expected to grow as it sees more interest and success.
University of North Texas
The University of North Texas has established the Laboratory for Recreational Computing for research and education devoted to video and computer gaming. It is part of their department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Tech and Art Schools
Academy of Game Entertainment Technology
The Academy of Game Entertainment Technology teaches courses in game design and game programming. The Academy is located in Hollywood, California.
The Art Institute of California
The Orange County and San Diego campuses of the Art Institute of California teach game art and design.
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
Budding video game animations may want to look into the character animation specialization at Cal Arts in Valencia, California.
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Digipen was one of the first schools to offer a full 2-year program in video game development. They offer curricula in both video game programming and video game art creation. They are located in Redmond Washington and the school has close ties to Nintendo.
Digital Media Arts College
The Digital Media Arts College in Orlando, Florida has Bachelors and Masters level programs in computer animation.
Illinois Institute of Art
Located in Schaumburg, IL, the Illinois Institute of Art has programs in 3D Animation Principles and Techniques and Game Art and Design.
ITT tech
With 75 locations in the U.S., ITT Technical Institute offers programs in multimedia and web development. You can request a brochure online. Not all locations offer all programs, so make sure to ask about your particular interests.
Savannah College of Art and Design
Looking for a video game design school in Georgia? Try the Savannah College of Art and Design; they offer study in computer animation.
University of Advancing Technology
UAT offers both associates and bachelors degrees in game design.
Vancouver Institute for Media Arts
Want to study computer animation in the great white North? Canada's Vancouver Institute for Media Arts offers video game animation and multimedia coursework for aspiring video game industry entrants.
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