Top Game Design & Development Programs in Georgia

Georgia’s impressive collection 130+ historic colleges and universities attracts students from all over the U.S. and overseas. Georgia’s post-secondary institutions can be found across the state from Athens to Woodstock, however, some of the oldest schools in the state are located in Athens, Atlanta, Decatur, and Macon. In addition to having “historic” status, many Georgia colleges have “top” status. This means, they make regular appearances on the nation’s “Top Schools” lists.

While select schools earn a spot on the list based on popular issues such as cost and convenience, several other factors also carry a lot of weight. These factors include job placement services, types of student clubs and organizations, intramural sports, cultural opportunities, labs/facilities, student body, and even Greek life. Student groups, bloggers, alumni, and education groups create these lists each year to help students make wise decisions about which school to attend.

While Georgia is home to many top schools, one standout offers some of the best art and design programs in the U.S. Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) offers everything from animation and interactive design & game development to performing arts. Although not as old as most schools in the state, SCAD is the state’s (and one of the country’s) most well respected art and design college.

SCAD was founded in 1978, but the school’s first building was erected in 1892. The building was nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to the enigmatic city of Savannah, SCAD has campuses in Atlanta and abroad in  Lacoste France and Hong Kong. Continue reading to learn more about Georgia’s top school for game designers & developers and what it has to offer.

Top Game Design & Development School Programs Georgia

Atlanta
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
Student Population: 10,500
Backdrop: Urban
Degrees Offered: B. A. and B. F. A. in Animation (B. F. A. only), Graphic Design, Illustration, Motion Media Design (B. F. A. only) and Interactive Design and Game Development; M. A. and M. F. A. in Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Illustration Design (M. A. only), Motion Media Design and Interactive Design and Game Development. Traditional and online degree programs are available in most areas of study.

Savannah
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
Student Population: 10,500
Backdrop: Urban
Degrees Offered: B. A. and B. F. A. in Animation (B. F. A. only), Graphic Design, Illustration, Motion Media Design (B. F. A. only) and Interactive Design and Game Development; M. A. and M. F. A. in Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Illustration Design (M. A. only), Motion Media Design and Interactive Design and Game Development. Traditional and online degree programs are available in most areas of study.