Profiles of Game Production Programs & Schools

Degrees Offered: B. S. Animation and Visual Effects, Game Art and Production, Graphic Design, Web Development and Interaction Design; M. S. Digital Media

Tuition Information:  Undergraduate $41,500, graduate $24,000 for the 2011 – 2012 school year (graduate) and 2012 – 2013 school year (undergraduate).  Tuition does not include undergraduate fees of $2,300 per year or graduate fees of $520 per year.

Below is a list of California schools that offer game art, game design, and game development degree programs:

The Art Institutes, Sacramento, San Bernardino, Santa Ana, North Hollywood, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Sunnyvale, San Diego
Programs available: Game Art & Design (BA), Game Art & Design (BS), Graphic Design (AS) (BS) (AAS), Computer Animation (MFA), Media Arts & Animation (BA), Visual Effects & Motion Graphics (BA), Visual Effects & Motion Graphics (BS)

Stop. Slow down. Picking the right programming software is not the first step; math class is. Nearly every function or loop in programming revolves around advanced math, which is why anyone who wishes to become a programmer will need to take nearly every math class that their college has. Have you already put in those years of dedication, or are willing to? Great. Here are some possible paths you might take after that long learning journey. 

Degrees Offered:  B. A. Studio Arts with Emphasis in Digital Media; B. S. Computer Science with Emphasis in Game Culture and Technology; M. F. A. Fine Arts with Emphasis in Digital Media or New Genres