| Ranking | School | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California | California |
| 2 | New York University | New York |
| 3 | Carnegie Mellon University | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Savannah College of Art and Design | Georgia |
| 5 | Gnomon | California |
| 6 | Northeastern University | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Ringling College of Art and Design | Florida |
| 8 | Academy of Art University | California |
| 9 | The New School | New York |
| 10 | The Ohio State University | Ohio |
| 11 | University of Wisconsin–Stout | Wisconsin |
| 12 | George Mason University | Virginia |
| 13 | Laguna College of Art and Design | California |
| 14 | Cleveland Institute of Art | Ohio |
| 15 | Maryland Institute College of Art | Maryland |
| 16 | University of Connecticut | Connecticut |
| 17 | College for Creative Studies | Michigan |
| 18 | Columbus College of Art and Design | Ohio |
| 19 | Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design | Colorado |
| 20 | Shawnee State University | Ohio |
| 21 | Lawrence Technological University | Michigan |
| 22 | Otis College of Art and Design | California |
| 23 | Fashion Institute of Technology | New York |
| 24 | New York Film Academy Los Angeles | California |
| 25 | University of the Incarnate Word | Texas |
For our undergraduate degree rankings, we have evaluated game design schools and programs with the best Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), and Bachelor of Science (BS) options. To determine which degree matches your career goals, it is important to understand how each qualification differs.
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is the principal liberal arts degree. Most BA programs require 30-some or 40-some credits, which leaves plenty of flexibility in the form of free electives. BA students can use the free electives to sample widely from other course offerings or to earn an additional credential (a second major, a minor, or some combination of additional credentials).
The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree is offered in areas such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Psychology, Statistics, and each of the natural sciences. The BS is best suited to the student who wants to focus more on courses in the major and on 'collateral' courses (like chemistry or mathematics for a major in Geological Sciences) and is willing to give up some of the flexibility of the BA in return for the greater focus.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree is considered the most prestigious bachelor's degree that you can receive in the visual arts. This option is for students who wish to gain as much experience and skill in the arts as possible.
Below are the Top 25 Schools and Colleges with Game Design BFA Programs for 2026.
University of Southern California (USC) houses USC Games, which provides BFA degrees in Game Development and Interactive Design; Game Art; and Themed Entertainment. Across programs, students benefit from integrated curriculums; access to state-of-the-art game development labs and other production facilities; professional internships; and possible participation in the USC Games Expo.
Programs culminate with a final project, thesis, or capstone. USC Games graduates are often recruited by places such as Electronic Arts (EA), Xbox Game Studios, DreamWorks, Activision Blizzard, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), Ubisoft, Epic Games, Disney, NVIDIA, Riot Games, Google, Unity, Rockstar Games, Apple, Warner Bros. Games, CBS Interactive, Naughty Dog, ESPN, and Netflix.
New York University’s (NYU) Tisch School of the Arts (NYU Tisch) houses NYU Game Center, home to the Game Design BFA program. All students have the opportunity to participate in workshops, tournaments, and playtests; professional game conferences such as PRACTICE—Game Design in Detail; The Game Center Incubator; and study abroad experiences at any one of NYU’s 14 global academic centers in Abu Dhabi, Ghana, Buenos Aires, Shanghai, Madrid, London, Tel Aviv, Los Angeles, Paris, Sydney, Washington D.C., Prague, Berlin, and Florence. Students also have opportunities to intern at places such as Disney, Riot Games, and Blizzard Entertainment.
The Game Design BFA culminates with a capstone project. Graduates have been hired at places such as Tencent Games, Microsoft, Electronic Arts (EA), Rockstar Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Google, Disney, Ubisoft, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), Riot Games, Nickelodeon, Amazon, Nintendo, and Ubisoft.
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is home to the Integrative Design, Arts, and Technology Network (IDeATe), which houses a 45-unit Game Design minor (GDM) that complements a number of undergraduate programs. Although the minor is open to students from any major, popular BFA combinations include the Electronic and Time Based Media (ETB) BFA/GDM, and the Art BFA/GDM.
Other program highlights include dedicated fabrication and physical computing labs; access to a soft technologies studio; workshops; collaborative classrooms with access to a black box studio; internship opportunities; and study abroad experiences in places such as Nantes, France.
The CMU IDeATe Game Design minor culminates with an industry-ready video game. CMU IDeATe graduates are routinely hired at places such as Rockstar Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Google, Xbox Game Studios, Apple, Riot Games, Pixar, Epic Systems, Nickelodeon, NVIDIA, Disney, Amazon, ESPN, Netflix, IBM, Meta, Oracle, and 2K Games.
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has an Interactive Design and Game Development (IDGD) BFA program that highlights internship opportunities; individual and group projects; access to SCAD Film Studios; and state-of-the-art production facilities in the 60,000 square feet SCAD Digital Media Center (DMC) and Mongomery Hall. BFA students also have opportunities to interview and present their portfolios to reps from places such as Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts (EA), and Zynga during regularly scheduled meetings.
The program culminates with a final project and presentation. With a 99% success rate, SCAD IDGD graduates go on to land positions at places such as Riot Games, Electronic Arts (EA), Google, Activision Blizzard, Microsoft, Epic Games, Apple, Nickelodeon, Gearbox Software, Adobe, Bethesda, and Zynga.
Gnomon is often called the MIT of Visual Effects. For students interested in studying games, the school houses a Digital Production BFA program with Game Art and Visual Effects Animation concentrations. Both focus areas provide hands-on experiences in a real studio environment, along with rigorous training in industry-standard software such as Houdini, Nuke, Maya, Unreal Engine, After Effects, ZBrush, V-Ray, Designer, Marmoset Toolbag, and Substance 3D Painter.
The Digital Production BFA culminates with a market-ready demo reel. To date, Gnomon has helped more than 900 graduates land roles at places such as Epic Games, MPC, Nickelodeon Animation Studio, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Electronic Arts (EA), DNEG, Reel FX, Blur Studio, Blizzard Entertainment, Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Weta FX, DreamWorks, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Amazon Game Studios, Riot Games, Digital Domain, BioWare, Framestore, and Naughty Dog.
Northeastern University (Northeastern) houses the Game Design, and Game Art and Animation BFA programs. Curriculums are interdisciplinary, with opportunities to complete a paid or unpaid co-op. Northeastern currently partners with more than 20,000 employers around the world. Examples include Greenbrier Games, Hasbro, Demiurge Studios, Harmonix Music Systems, and Splash Damage. Across programs, students also have access to The Games Studio, where they can work on productions and be credited on up to four titles, and the Center for Design, which is a space for interdisciplinary design research and collaborative projects.
Other program highlights include access to additional state-of-the-art labs, studios, and maker spaces; workshops; visiting artists and guest lecturers; and participation in exhibitions. Programs culminate with a final project (game) or other related work. Graduates have landed positions at places such as Epic Games, Disney, Blizzard Entertainment, Xbox Game Studios, Boeing, Riot Games, Hasbro, Nickelodeon, Microsoft, Amazon, Zynga, Google, Cognizant, Harmonix Music Systems, Ubisoft, Adobe, Lucid Motors, Qualcomm, ESPN, Greenbrier Games, Demiurge Studios, Splash Damage, Arc Games, and Digital Eclipse.
Ringling College of Art and Design (RCAD) houses BFA programs in Game Art, and Virtual Reality Development (VRD). Across programs, students will participate in RCAD’s experiential learning initiative—INDEX. Activities include real world projects; volunteering; client competitions; industry critiques by visiting artists; immersive experiences; internships; and participation in the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco.
The Game Art BFA culminates with the Game Thesis Project completed across four courses. The VRD BFA culminates with the VR Thesis/Capstone completed across three courses. Game Art and VRD graduates can be found at places such as Rockstar Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), Epic Games, DreamWorks, Riot Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Pixar, Ubisoft, Google, Electronic Arts (EA), Microsoft, Hasbro, Bungie, Apple, Obsidian Entertainment, Netflix, Lucasfilm, Bethesda, Naughty Dog, and Meta.
The School of Game Development at Academy of Art University (Academy of Art) houses the Game Art and Game Design BFA programs. This STEM-certified school highlights hands-on learning in The Studio, where students will collaborate with peers across the Animation, Illustration, and Music programs; internships with partner studios such as Riot Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), and Zynga; access to state-of-the-art facilities, labs, and the Game Lounge.
Programs culminate with a professional portfolio of the student’s best games. Graduates are routinely hired at places such as NASA, Epic Games, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Riot Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Hasbro, Insomniac Games, DreamWorks, Electronic Arts (EA), Pixar, Lucasfilm, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), Nickelodeon, Disney, Google, Amazon, NBCUniversal, Illumination, DNEG, Xbox Game Studios, Digital Domain, Apple, Weta FX, Zynga, Naughty Dog, and Bungie.
Parsons School of Design (Parsons) is The New School’s largest academic unit. Within Parsons is a STEM-Designated Design and Technology (DT) program leading to a BFA. Two tracks are available including Game Design and Creative Technology. Other program features include opportunities to visit or work on projects with Atari, Nickelodeon, Apple, and MTV; access to state-of-the-art production facilities; collaborative projects with students across all New School majors; professional internships; and study abroad experiences in places such as London, Florence, and Paris.
The Parsons DT BFA program culminates with a thesis project. Graduates are often hired at places such as Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), Ubisoft, Twitch, Google, HBO, Microsoft, Apple, IBM, Amazon, Fjord, MTV, IDEO, Bose Corporation, Meta, Gensler, and Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
The College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University (OSU) houses the Department of Art. Within the Department is a BFA in Studio Art with eight emphasis areas. Examples include Art and Technology, and Film/Video. Students can add the Game Studies minor and/or customize a Games emphasis through electives. Other program highlights include access to state-of-the-art production facilities; professional internships; and study abroad experiences in places such as the UK, Italy, Spain, and France.
OSU graduates have been hired at places such as DreamWorks, Epic Games, Boeing, Pixar, Unity, Nickelodeon, Activision Blizzard, Disney, Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, Lockheed Martin, Netflix, Microsoft, Starz, Titmouse, Google, NVIDIA, IBM, Amazon, Intel, Apple, Dell, ABC, Northrop Grumman, HP, Nike, Oracle, Meta, Texas Instruments (TI), RTX, Cisco Systems, Magic Leap, and Ohio Film Group.
University of Wisconsin-Stout (UW-Stout) is home to the first and only Game Design and Development (GDD) BFA in the upper Midwest (Wisconsin-Iowa-Minnesota). Other program highlights include access to state-of-the-art production facilities; collaborative studios; faculty-led trips to LA and San Francisco; internships and paid co-op experiences; participation in game conferences and competitions, exhibitions, and festivals; industry projects with the Jim Henson Company and the National Park Service; and hundreds of study abroad programs across 40+ countries.
The program culminates with a final project and portfolio. Graduates have been hired at places such as DreamWorks, Ubisoft, Electronic Arts (EA), Lockheed Martin, Disney, Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon, Cisco, Apple, HP, Raven Software, and Afterverse.
George Mason University (GMU or Mason) houses a Computer Game Design BFA program that provides access to the Virginia Serious Game Institute (VSGI) and opportunities to study at GMU’s Korea campus. In addition to hosting the Korea-U.S.-Japan eSports Tournament in 2025, GMU Korea highlights immersion programs; the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; and the Incheon Global Campus (IGC) shared facilities.
The VSGI focuses on research projects in areas such as EdTech Game platform development, cyber-game education, mobile and wearable game technologies, and AR/VR diagnostic and training solutions. The institute also provides opportunities to complete a paid internship with a GMU partner or other company. Students have interned with Bethesda, PBS Kids, Spark Plug Games, The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), and Catilli Games, which specializes in STEM games for children (K-12).
The program culminates with a Game Design Capstone. Graduates can be found at places such as Epic Games, Amazon, Electronic Arts (EA), Pixar, Bethesda, Microsoft, 2K Games, PBS Kids, Big Huge Games, and Booz Allen.
Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) houses a Game Development BFA with Game Design and Game Art tracks. Learning takes place in a project-based environment that emphasizes creativity and experimentation, with opportunities to collaborate with Game Design MFA students to design original playable games for possible showing at the Independent Games Festival (IGF).
Other program features include participation in workshops led by industry artists and designers; partnerships with studios such as Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), Rockstar Games, and Gearbox Software; internships with partner studios and others such as Disney, Cartoon Network, Blizzard Entertainment, Hasbro, Pixar, and Nickelodeon; and access to state-of-the-art production facilities such as the FabLab, dedicated animation studios, The Hub, Cintiq Studio, and a recording studio. In addition, construction is underway on a 22,000 square feet Innovation Center featuring new classrooms, print labs, and a café.
The program culminates with a final project and presentation. Graduates hold positions at places such as Rockstar Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), Riot Games, Epic Games, Hasbro, Xbox Game Studios, Insomniac Games, Tencent Games, DreamWorks, Electronic Arts (EA), Amazon, Disney, Ubisoft, Nickelodeon, Marvel, Zynga, Blizzard Entertainment, Microsoft, Gearbox Software, Warner Bros. Games, The Jim Henson Company, Obsidian Entertainment, 20th Century Studios, Mattel, and Take-Two Interactive.
The Game Design Department at Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) houses a Game Design BFA program that provides access to a new Interactive Media Lab (IML). This 14,297 square feet space houses one of the few virtual production studios in Ohio, along with an in-house arcade for game testing; extended reality (XR) studio; rapid prototyping lab; image and data capture studio; and a multi-format screening room.
Other program highlights include internship opportunities; projects with partner clients such as NASA and The Hearst Foundations (HearstFDN); intensive training in game engines such as Unreal and Unity; and access to the Larry Sears and Sally Zlotnick Sears think[box]—a seven-story, 50,000 square feet innovation center and makerspace on the neighboring Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) campus.
In the final year of the program, students will complete the Serious Game Design and BFA Research and Preparation courses. The program culminates with the BFA Thesis and Exhibition. Graduates have been hired at places such as Epic Games, Disney, Electronic Arts (EA), Bethesda, American Greetings, MIM Software Inc., Round Table Learning, thatgamecompany, Fanatics Inc., and XRtistry.
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) provides BFA degrees in Game Design; Interactive Arts (IA); and Creative Media Production (CMP)/Game Design. A Game Design studio minor is open to IA students. Across programs, students have access to the MICA Game Lab; the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) MICA (Film Centre (JHU-MICA Film); the Center for Design Practice; and state-of-the-art production facilities in the Dolphin Design Center.
Students also benefit from partnerships with the Institute of Play (a New York-based organization for the research and development of games as teaching tools), and local game studios such as Firaxis Games and Big Huge Games. Other program highlights include teaching assistantships; summer and semester-long study abroad experiences; the opportunity to participate in Come Out and Play (an annual international festival for innovative street games and play); visiting artists and lecturers; and optional internships with MICA partners such as Bethesda, Sparkypants Studios, and IndieCade.
Programs culminate with a final project and presentation. MICA Games alumni have been hired at places such as DreamWorks, Electronic Arts (EA), Nickelodeon, Bethesda, Sony PlayStation, Cartoon Network, Insomniac Games, Sega, Pixar, Google, Apple, Big Huge Games, Sparkypants Studios, Firaxis Games, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, and Landor.
The School of Fine Arts (SFA) at University of Connecticut (UConn) is home to the Department of Digital Media Design (DMD), which houses the DMD BFA with a Game Design focus. Program highlights include collaborative, hands-on projects; access to state-of-the-art production facilities such as the VR/Gaming Studio, Cintiq Lab, and Motion Capture Studio; mentoring by visiting artists; participation in the Gaming and Game Development Clubs; and internships at places such as Pixar, Adobe, HBO, Disney, and ESPN.
The DMD BFA culminates with the Senior Project course and annual BFA Senior Exhibition. Graduates have been hired at places such as Epic Games, LEGO, Pixar, Google, NBCUniversal, HBO, Adobe, Owlchemy Labs, Deck Nine Games, ESPN, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), Madison Square Garden, Bit Fry Game Studios, IBM, Worldwalker Games, NBC Sports, PreviewLabs, and Verizon.
College for Creative Studies (CCS) recently launched two new initiatives—an in-house render farm, and a collection of student video games released on the world’s largest digital distribution service, Steam. Selected games are from students in the school’s STEM-designated Game Design emphasis. Part of the Entertainment Arts (EA) BFA program, the emphasis highlights a Game Projects course that operates like a real game design studio. Students work in teams to pitch, develop, and execute games projects.
Also a Toom Boon Center of Excellence (COE ) program, the EA BFA features sponsored projects with studios such as Epic Games and Unity 3D; courses taught by Unreal Authorized Instructors (UAI); internships with local and regional studios; access to state-of-the-art facilities including gaming labs and editing suites; and study abroad experiences in places such as Paris, Italy, India, Spain, and Ireland.
The culminating experience for the CCS EA BFA program is the Game Senior Studio. Graduates go on to secure roles at places such as Epic Games, Disney, Paramount, Nickelodeon, and Pixomondo. To date, program alumni have also been credited on more than 15 Marvel movies; Blizzard Entertainment’s World of Warcraft (Blizzard Entertainment); and many of the Batmobiles from the live-action Batman films.
Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD) houses a Game Art and Design BFA program that highlights participation in game jams; the Origins Game Fair hosted by The Tabletop Game Association (GAMA); community game forums; and the Gaming and Expo Conference (GDEX). All students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and tools such as Mac and PC computer labs with the latest industry software; Makey and Arduino alternative controller kits; play-testing areas; sound rooms and editing suites; stand-alone AR/VR kits; and the Cloyd Family Animation Center's Stop Motion Lab.
Students also benefit from courses and projects led by expert faculty members; interactions with visiting artists and designers; participation in student-run organizations such as the Battle Game Alliance, Tabletop/Role Play Game Club, and Game Development Guild; professional internships; and the opportunity to have games featured on CCAD’s webpage Oh My GAD.
The CCAD Game Art and Design BFA program culminates with the Game Pipeline and Game Projects Capstone courses. Graduates can be found at places such as Electronic Arts (EA), Ubisoft, LEGO, Insomniac Games, LAIKA, Pixar, Riot Games, BioWare, Disney, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros. Animation, Netflix, Google, Multivarious Games, Iron Galaxies Studios, and Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (RMCAD) is an Unreal Engine Academic Partner that houses a Game Art BFA program with year-round campus and online delivery formats. Program highlights include small class sizes; immersive studio courses led by industry professionals; opportunities to collaborate with artists in other RMCAD programs; access to state-of-the-art production facilities; the speaker-series; internships; and electives that allow students to focus in specific areas of games, art, or animation.
Across programs, students also have opportunities to participate in game art activities and events such as workshops; the annual Frames N’ Games Festival; Artist Alley Nights; industry guest Q&As; and the annual Poly-korma screening and exhibition event featuring works from game art and animation students. In addition, all students have the opportunity to snag a private studio in the Spivak Student Studio. Consisting of 12 spaces, this dedicated, campus-based creative center highlights collaboration, networking, exhibits, critiques, and interactions with visiting artists.
The RMCAD Game Art BFA program culminates with a final project and portfolio. Graduates have been hired at places such as Epic Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Tencent Games, Valve Corporation, Warner Bros. Games, Microsoft, Deck Nine Games, Netflix, Last Gameboard, Dogma Quest, and Live Nation.
Shawnee State University (SSU) has a Game and Simulation Arts BFA program that provides opportunities to participate in game jams, the Art and Technology Game Conference, and the varsity esports program. Other program features include state-of-the-art classrooms, studios, and labs such as the Motion Capture Studio and the Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Lab; professional internships; immersive workshops; and visiting artists.
The program culminates with a joint senior project and professional portfolio. Graduates have landed positions at places such as Riot Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Boeing, Insomniac Games, Disney, Nickelodeon, Ubisoft, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), Amazon, Intel, and Take-Two Interactive.
Lawrence Technological University (LTU) houses a Game Design BFA program that highlights game studios; interdisciplinary project-based curriculums; professional internships; and participation in the Game Design Unreal Incubator/CoAD. Throughout the program, students will develop original playable games within actual industry development pipelines.
Other program benefits include events such as LTUX—the annual campus-wide expo that highlights student game showcases; travel to the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco; participation in costume play (cosplay) workshops, gaming tournaments, and panels; and student clubs such as Mobius Inventors (MI) and Infinite Machine (IM). Both provide opportunities for students to meet up to work on projects, play games, watch films, and organize fundraisers.
The Game Design BFA culminates with an industry-ready portfolio and demo reel. Projects may be showcased at LTUX and other events. Graduates can be found at places such as Electronic Arts (EA), Disney, Epic Games, Amazon, Jackbox Games, Apple, Flyover Games, Pluto Studios, Azure Ravens, Chimera Labs, and Dreaming Door Studios.
Otis College of Art and Design (Otis) houses a STEM-designated Game and Entertainment Design BFA that explores game design, animation, VFX for games, and more. Coursework hands-on, with collaborative projects designed to help students develop advanced skills in industry software such as Houdini, ZBrush, Unreal Engine, Maya, Blender, and Adobe Suite. Other program highlights include an optional emphasis in Concept Art; access to advanced and specialized elective courses; and the opportunity to complete an internship.
The program culminates with a capstone project. Graduates have secured roles at places such as Riot Games, Northrop Grumman, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Activision Blizzard, DreamWorks, Marvel, Google, Pixar, Apple, Hasbro, Sony Animation, Disney, Nickelodeon, Reel FX, Mattel, Ntropic, LEGO, Netflix, Paramount+, NFL Network, Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), and The Getty.
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) has an Animation, Interactive Media, and Game Design BFA program that explores programming, virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), animation, storyboarding, compositing, visual effects, camera and lighting, modeling, rigging, and sound editing. The school also has a Game UX/UI Design minor that focuses on developing games, mobile apps, and interactive websites.
The Game Design BFA takes place in an environment designed to replicate professional production pipelines. Courses taught by Industry professionals are supplemented with guest speaker and industry events, workshops, seminars, and field trips to studios. The culminating experience for the FIT BFA is the senior project, consisting of an individual short or interactive work—with soundtrack. Final projects will be presented at the School of Art and Design’s Graduating Student Exhibition.
FIT Game Design graduates have been hired at places such as Electronic Arts (EA), Pixar, Epic Games, Lucasfilm, HBO, Sony Pictures Imageworks, MPC, DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, Disney, LEGO, Marvel, Activision Blizzard, Weta FX, ESPN, Warner Bros., Framestore, Psyop, and The Mill.
New York Film Academy Los Angeles (NYFA LA) is home to the Game Design School (GDS). Within the school is a Game Design BFA program that highlights hands-on, project-based learning with access to state-of-the-art production facilities. This three-year program also features mentorship and instruction from active, professional Game Designers; guest speaker events with animators, filmmakers, and designers; and the opportunity for students to run their own game studio through the Game Studio course.
Because this semester-long course can be repeated, students will complete several or more games with the help of professional game designers, developers, and programmers. This means, all students will leave the program with a substantial portfolio of their best work. Graduates of the Game Design School at NYFA LA have landed positions at places such as Rockstar Games, Activision Blizzard, Xbox Game Studios, Disney, Amazon MGM Studios, Warner Bros., Sony Pictures Animation, and NBCUniversal.
The School of Media and Design at University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) houses a 3D Animation and Game Design BFA program with four tracks. Options include Animation; Modeling Production Management; and Programming. Other program highlights include small classes led by industry professionals; immersive workshops; access to state-of-the-art production facilities; and portfolio development.
The program culminates with the Senior Thesis Production and Senior Portfolio courses. Graduates have been hired at places such as DreamWorks, Activision Blizzard, Disney, Sony Animation, Weta FX, Infinity Ward, Booz Allen, Naughty Dog, BioWare, Netflix, The Third Floor, Crystal Dynamics, and Aspyr Media.
