Top 10 Game Design Schools and Colleges in California - 2019 College Rankings
Our 2019 ranking of the top 10 game design school programs in California. For an explanation of the ranking criteria, click here.
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What are the top ranked California colleges for animation, game design, graphic design, and illustration?
Programs to consider
Selected Campus Locations:
- Savannah, Atlanta, Hong Kong, France, and Online via SCAD eLearning
Selected Programs:
- Animation – B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.
- Film and television – B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.
- Motion media design – B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.
- Illustration – B.A., B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.
- Interactive design and game development – B.A., B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.
- Sequential art – B.A., B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.
- Visual effects – B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.
Animation Career Review Rankings:
- Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#7) - 2019
- Top 50 Nationally for Game Design (#15) - 2019
- Top 40 Nationally for Illustration (#6) - 2019
- Top 50 Nationally for Graphic Design (#13) - 2019
Selected Campus Locations:
- Winter Park, FL & Online
Selected Programs:
- Computer Animation - Bachelor's - Online & Campus
- Game Programs - Bachelor's & Master's - Online & Campus
- Graphic Design & Digital Arts - Bachelor's - Online & Campus
- Film & Digital Cinematography - Bachelor's & Master's - Online & Campus
- Mobile Development - Bachelor's - Online & Campus
- Simulation & Visualization - Bachelor's - Campus
Animation Career Review Rankings:
- Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#27) - 2019
- Top 50 Nationally for Game Design (#24) - 2019
- Top 10 in Florida for Graphic Design (#4) - 2019
Selected Campus Locations:
- San Francisco & Online
Selected Programs:
Animation Career Review Rankings:
- Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#21) - 2019
- Top 50 Nationally for Game Design (#28) - 2019
- Top 40 Nationally for Illustration (#40) - 2019
Selected Campus Locations:
- Vancouver, BC
Selected Programs:
Animation Career Review Rankings:
- Top 25 Animation Training Programs in the World (#1) - 2019
- Top 10 Animation Training Programs in Canada (#1) - 2019
Selected Campus Locations:
- Online
Selected Programs:
- Introduction to 3D Animation - 6 months
- Introduction to 3D Modeling - 6 Months
- Introduction to Concept Art - 6 Months
- Foundations for VFX & Game Design - 10 Months
- Advanced 3D Animation Diploma - 10 Months
- Advanced 3D Modeling Diploma - 10 Months
- Advanced Concept Art Diploma - 10 Months
- Advanced Illustration Diploma - 10 Months
Selected Campus Locations:
- Emeryville, CA
Selected Programs:
Animation Career Review Rankings:
- Top 20 in California for Animation - 2019
