Your future in Game Design
Graduates are qualified for employment with large game development companies
such as Tencent, Sony, Microsoft, and Apple, as well as smaller companies
such as Citadel Studios, GSN Games, and Little Arms Studios. Graduates are
also qualified to work in the gamification industry which has a wide range
of employers from banks to educational software developers.
The Benefits to Choosing Our Program
Our selective enrollment ensures regular individual contact with dedicated,
diverse faculty who are committed to a sustained professional exchange with
each student. Students must be able to apply and communicate a diverse body
of knowledge of historical, cultural, contemporary, and aesthetic issues
to their professional practice. Students are expected to articulate and defend
their capstone project proposal and final prototype within the context of
the contemporary game field.
Currently only 14% of employees in this industry have advanced degrees, consequently
a master’s degree in Game Design will give a graduate a competitive edge
for promotion and advancement. In addition, upon program completion the graduate
will have a completed game prototype that demonstrates their capabilities
to show to a future employer.
Career Outlook for Game Design
Employment of special effects artists and animators (which includes game designers)
is projected to grow 5 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average
for all occupations. The demand for game designers is driven by the popularity
of video games and the increasing complexity of game development. Game designers
are responsible for creating the gameplay mechanics, levels, characters,
and storylines that make a game engaging and fun to play. As games become
more advanced and sophisticated, there is a growing need for skilled designers
who can create innovative and immersive experiences for players.
Game designers typically work in the video game industry, which includes game
development studios, publishers, and other related companies. Many game designers
work on a project basis, moving from one project to another as they are completed.
Some may also work as freelancers or start their own independent game development
companies.
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| Art 502 |
Game Design |
3 |
| Art 503 |
Game Theory |
3 |
| Art 505 |
Game Production |
3 |
| Art 603 |
Concept and Research |
3 |
| Art 604 |
Project Plan |
3 |
| Art 606 |
Project Launch |
3 |
| Art 607 |
Project Production |
6 |
| Art 506 |
Residency (Optional) |
3 |
| Art 507 |
Focus Module (Taken 3 – 6 times depending on use of Residency
option)
|
3 |
Total Hours: 30