Profiles of Schools/Colleges in Utah (UT) Offering Animation, Design, Gaming, and Media Related Programs

Game consoles are still popular, but there are so many other ways to play video games today, its tough to keep count. You can play them on mobile devices, laptops, desktops, tablets, and more. Video games have become so mainstream that around 65 percent of U.S. households play, In the Years ago, video games were just for kids—mostly boys. Today, the average gamer is 32 years old and 2 out of 5 players are female. While gamers still indulge in classics such as Super Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, and PacMan, the most popular games in the world are extremely advanced and equally as addictive. Legions of fans spend hours battling one another across continents or competing for cash at gaming competitions. Gaming is big business, and it’s only getting bigger.

Utah is home 41 Title IV degree-granting colleges and universities. Many of these schools offer excellent programs for artists of all kinds. This includes graphic designers. Just a few of Utah’s finest schools for artists include Brigham Young University (BYU), and Southern Utah University (SUU). Many of the state’s best schools can be quite expensive, but they are eligible for  federal financial aid programs, thanks to Title IV status.

Utah is home to a large population of artists, from ballet dancers and vocalists to painters, filmmakers, and digital artists. This means, Utah’s art and culture scene has something for everyone. Stop in Salt Lake City to take in a breathtaking performance at Ballet West or you can browse the extensive galleries at Utah Museum of Fine Arts or the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA). Head to Provo to explore Brigham Young University, where BYU Museum of Art attracts art lovers from across the region, or drive to Orem where you’ll find the beautiful Woodbury Art Museum of Utah Valley University.

Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Art and Visual Communications with Emphasis in Graphic Design, Illustration

Tuition Information: Undergraduate residents $4,120, nonresidents $12, 854 for the 2012 – 2013 school year.  Tuition does not include fees of $664 per year.