University of Southern California is one of the leading private research universities in the world, dating back to the 1880’s when the university was established and aimed to provide excellent quality of higher education; it grew, developed and kept up with the modern changes and became one of the most renowned universities for its excellence. It is now home to 46,000 students, award-winning faculty, and offers highly-acclaimed degree programs. 

For students who wants to pursue a degree in Game Design may take advantage with either Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Media & Games. Both focuses on game design and development; the program aims for the students to graduate with a solid experience and knowledge with computer science and a cross-disciplinary background in game development. This will hone the students’ interest in the field, gain and enhance their skills in game developing, game production, visual design for games and interactives, computer animation, and more – there will be a wide range of topics that will be covered throughout the course. Graduating from this program enables students of engineering next-generation games and simulations and their technologies in the field of serious games and entertainment. Students may also opt to further their studies after graduating from this program for more advanced studies in the graduate programs. 

The Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is one of the world’s most renowned institution for higher education; from its cutting-edge brain science, ground-breaking research, innovation, inventions, Nobel and Turing prizes, excellent hands-on learning experience for the students, and a whole lot more. The university is now home to more than 14,500 students, 1,300+ award-winning faculty, and highly-acclaimed programs creating a brighter path for the students’ future.

Students who are interested in game production/development may take advantage of the Bachelor of Computer Science & Arts (BCSA) in CMU. The program is an intercollege degree program that combines College of Fine Arts (CFA) and the School of Computer Science (SCS) to provide a strong foundation in technology and arts, such as game design, interactive stagecraft, computer animation, computer music, robotic art, and more. Due to the immersing technology today, students will be provided and trained to develop their creativity and knowledge in programming, they may choose their specific field of study, and may have to comply their computer science requirement to get in this program. Students will be provided a structured course of study to help the students complete this rigorous program, and develop necessary skills for their future endeavor or specific field of study.

New York University has been known to be a leader provider of excellent quality of higher education since its founding in 1831. It is one of the most prominent, and highly-acclaimed research universities in the world, boasting award-winning academic programs and faculty, and offering more than 400 programs; the university is known to be a leader for global academic excellence. 

Several degree programs and specific field of studies are being offered under the Department of Computer Science, including social science, game design, media design and more. MAGNET or the Media and Games Network is a shared common space for the faculty and students who are pursuing these studies; it holds the said programs and more. Students who are interested in game design and development, they may take advantage of the Game Engineering and Computational Intelligence being offered in this department. It focuses on providing wider knowledge in developing and designing games, creating innovative games that captivates players throughout the world. 

Northeastern University (NU) was founded in 1898, which grew and developed, and now renowned globally as a private research university; providing excellent quality of higher education, and life-changing hands-on experience for the students. It is now home to more than 13,000 students, and award-winning faculty. 

The top ranked Game Design degree offered at NU provides students extensive lessons and training in game designing and development. The BFA in Game design is to provide students deeper knowledge in the industry; about gaming, the concepts, software, animation, production, and more, and BFA in Game Design will help students gain skills to be able to clearly communicate and express ideas through their works in interactive media. The program will be conducted by expert, professional faculty in the industry to provide techniques in game design, and programming, giving the students in-depth knowledge about various aspects in this field of study. The program is designed to give students to get creative, as students will get exposed in various contexts to spark their creativity and come up with more ways of thinking about game contents.

University of California-Irvine has always been dedicated in providing excellent quality of higher education since 1965; today it has become one of the most renowned university and ranked as one of the best colleges in the nation. It is now home to more than 37,000 talented students, 25,000+ dedicated faculty and staff; the university is constantly recognized with the excellent, wide range of fields of study. 

B.S Game Design and Interactive Media is the right program for undergraduate students who are passionate about games and wanted to pursue a career in developing and designing games. Student who have creative and technical minds will benefit with this program, as they will be prepared to be an innovative, and creative designer, developer and a leader in the industry; courses are conducted/instructed by internationally recognized faculty and industry experts. Students will gain wider knowledge in programming, game development and design, visual design, game studies, and more. The program covers all established and modern technologies and platforms such as AR/VR, tabletop, and mobile, giving the students vast career opportunities, and to be able to gain employment in huge, renowned technology companies, or even become self-employed freelancers.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute deemed to be home to one of the most powerful university-based supercomputers in the world, of ITWS Program (Information Technology and Web Science) which was the first of its kind in the country, and has ranked among the research universities recognized by U.S. News and World Report. The institute emerges and developed to adapt with the modern world and provide excellent quality of higher education for technologically based careers. Rensselaer Troy campus boasts its 746 labs, studios, and technology spaces used for research; the institute aims to produce talented future leaders to innovate science and technology and acknowledge future challenges of the society and the world.

The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ranked in top 10 U.S. Game Design Schools, and students who are interested in games, and want to pursue a career in designing and developing games may take advantage of the Bachelor of Science in Games and Simulations Arts and Sciences degree program. Students are prepared to explore the technical, creative, social, and cultural dimensions of game design, wherein their creativity, and technical skills are developed and utilized in designing and developing games. To provide students with deeper understanding in games from various aspects of the field of study, to practice game design and development. Students will develop skills in game programming, software engineering, 3D animation, and digital arts, game audio and music composition, interactive narrative and game storytelling, artificial intelligence in games, and so much more. Graduating to this program will give students vast career opportunities in game design, game development, animation, interactive simulation and visualization, and more, and earn employment distinguished companies, or become a self-employed freelancer.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private, research institution founded in 1865, ranked in Global World University rankings, and became one of the top research universities in the nation as it developed and innovated. It is now home to 4,761 students, and dedicated faculty, and offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. 

The BA in Interactive Media and Game Development is one of the top-ranked degree programs WPI offers, students who are interested in Gaming and desires to create and develop a game. The program will provide students valuable experience, in-depth knowledge, and plethora of creative ideas that you can use in designing your own game concept. The program is conducted by expert and professional instructors/faculty that will provide students extensive learning experience, techniques, and fresh new knowledge in the field; students will learn about animation. 3-D sculpting, technical artistry, design, programming, and writing. The students are encourage to choose a certain concentration to know what skills the students should hone and develop; to pinpoint their expertise. Students are provided with tools necessary through the course once admitted to the program; students will sure gain valuable knowledge in the field - the unceasing innovation in technology, and evolving game industry.  

American University opened its doors in 1893 as a national university in the heart of the nation’s capital; it was designed to provide excellent quality education that can be accessible to all; it grew and has ranked as one of the best national universities in the nation.  It’s now home to more than 14,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students, and from 124 countries.

AU is offering two programs in Game Design, so students may opt to a Graduate Certificate in Game Design, which contains introductory course works for game design. And/or Master of Arts in Game Design, which provides students who wished to pursue advanced studies in the field and broaden their capacities as game creators, designers, developers and more. Students enrolled in either of these programs will have hands-on experience in programming, designing, and conceptualizing game contents and characters that you will put in the game, these programs are designed to bring the most out of the students’ creativity, and technical capabilities. Handled and facilitated by professional and expert faculty, students will be given techniques, and in-depth knowledge about various aspects of this field of study for the students’ advancement in the evolving world of gaming and technology. 

Founded by the Marist Brothers, Marist College a comprehensive, private liberal arts college opened its doors in 1929 to provide excellent quality of higher education; a College that doesn’t just promotes academic excellence, but also personal growth. Marist College grew and developed, and became a globally-recognized institution, and ranked as one of the best colleges in the country and in the world; it now housed 5,000 undergraduates, and 1,400 adult and graduate students, a home to acclaimed faculty, and offers 47 undergraduate majors, and various graduate programs. 

Students who are interested in games, or aspires to be a game developer may take advantage of the B.S. in Games and Emerging Media in Marist College. This program consists of various majors for the students’ foundation in programming, digital art, game design, UI/UX, game writing, online culture, artificial intelligence, and other relevant topics in the field. Students will engage in a game studio course where students will hone their skills in game designing in a mock game studio, and participate in the Play Innovation Lab where they’ll have the opportunity to showcase their creativity, technical and critical-thinking skills in designing games, programming, and research. Students may also opt to concentrate in a specific field, they may choose between Technical Development and Programming, and Design, Writing, and Culture. 

Chapman University is a top university in California, and one of the academically distinguished universities in the country, providing excellent quality of higher education since it opened its doors in 1861 for aspiring students to learn, become proficient, and collaborate with world-class faculty. It is now home to more than 10,000 students, 1,117 faculty members; the university offers a number of bachelor, minor, master, and doctoral programs, with accelerated and bridge programs as pathways to excellent career opportunities for students. 

Students who are interested in games and keen to pursue a career in the field, may take advantage of the Game Development Programming at  Chapman University. It is a minor program under the Fowler School of Engineering, combined with the disciplines in computer science, art and design, the Fowler School of Engineering and Dodge College of Film and Media arts were able to design a program that will pave a way for students who wants be in the game development industry; students are encouraged to combine a chosen major with a minor in game development. There are a few programs that students may opt to take, such as, Game Art and animation, Game Design, Game Production, and Game Programming. The curriculum is designed with the advisory from board of industry professionals and companies such as Blizzard, SONY, inXilem and Obsidian, which serves as an advantage for students completing the curriculum/program as they are eligible to fulfill the companies’ needs, and be employed without extensive retraining. 

Mid-Florida Tech, located in Orlando, Florida, was founded in 1963 to provide residents of Orange County vocational and technical training opportunities. The school maintains relationships with area employers to provide work opportunities to graduates and internships for current students. The school occupies 106 acres in southwest Orange County, and its facilities are among the most modern and advances in the state of Florida.

Academics

Mid-Florida Tech offers career training through technical and vocational educational programs. Students are asked to think critically and apply developing skills in a practical setting. The goal of the programs is to prepare students to work in professional environments within their area of study immediately after graduation. The school assists in placement where it can through established relationships with community based employers. Additionally, the school is home to the Central Florida Fire Academy, which trains individuals in firefighting and emergency service.

Programs offered include:

• Culinary Arts
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Air Conditioning Technology
• Automotive Service technology
• Applied Welding Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrolling at Mid-Florida Tech must be sixteen years of age and no longer in high school, must demonstrate proof of residency, and must complete a basic skill test. Applicants to the firefighting, medical technician or emergency vehicle driving programs may have to fulfill additional requirements. Students seeking financial aid must visit the financial aid office and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Orange County Public Schools Career and Technical Education Financial Aid Checklist. Financial ais is available in the form of private scholarships and federal PELL grants.

Orlando Tech offers an outstanding education in sunny Florida. The campus is tech friendly and in downtown Orlando. There is a lot to do on and off the campus. At Orlando Tech, you will find outstanding instructors and affordable programs. Programs are offered in culinary arts, health sciences, and digital technology.

The school features outstanding multimedia resources. Training is available in a variety of areas. Programs are offered in audio-visual technology, arts, education and training services, Business Administrative Services, and Health Services. Eighteen technical training programs and two licensure programs are offered to residents.

Courses are available for teachers that offer industrial certification for a number of Digital Media Arts programs. Orlando Tech has been designated as an Adobe Certified Training Center, offering coursework and certification in a variety of Adobe software applications.

Orlando Tech offers adult basic education programs. The school also offers GED courses, ESOL courses, and applied academics for adult education. The purpose of the Applied Academics for Adult Education Laboratory (AAAE) is to assess, evaluate, and remediate an individual's aptitude and achievement in relation to his/her goal for technical skills training. Diagnostic tests are given which determine the individual's educational level in mathematics, language, and reading.

If you don’t have time to attend class in the downtown Orlando campus,  Orlando Tech. offers online study options. Online courses allow working adults to achieve their educational goals. This allows individuals to meet working and family obligations. Courses are offered in professional development, continuing education, GED preparation. All courses are taught by experienced instructors.

University of California – Santa Cruz or UCSC is public land-grant, renowned research university that was founded in 1965, it is one of the top public universities in Santa Cruz, and ranked in Global World University Rankings as one of the best universities in the world, and classified to have very high research activity. It is now home to 19,161 undergraduate and graduate students, award-winning and highly-acclaimed faculty, and offers 66 undergraduate majors and 64 programs for graduate studies. 

For those students who are looking for a degree program for game design and development the Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design is being offered in UCSC. The program is designed to give undergraduate students strong foundation in designing and developing interactive computer games, programming, and learn about 3-D animation, and simulation. Since the computer games and technology are both evolving and innovating, the program aims to grow with it, and the program focuses to reflect with the complexities of the expanding systems. The program provides students in-depth knowledge in narrative, technical and artistic aspects in designing games, and gives students plethora of opportunities to create computer games out of their own concept and creativity. 

University of Denver is a private, research university founded in 1864, one of the oldest independent University near the mountainous part of Colorado. It’s been committed since its founding to provide excellent quality of higher education, hands-on experience and global learning experience to help the students shape their lives, careers and the community; the University is now home to more than 12,000 graduate and undergraduate students, and offers over 300 academic programs.

Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science offers Game Development degree program for students who are keen on gaming and would love to pursue a career in the industry. This program contains introductory courses that will pave the way to learning the fundamental game design, this will help students become familiar in computer game programming, 2D and 3D game art, scripting, keyboard/mouse event handling, animations, game phases, and more. The courses will be conducted by expert faculty or instructors to help the students design and build their own game, to test and debug a fully working game from scratch; this will also help the students enhance their creativity and technical skills that is necessary in game design and development. Students will have in-depth knowledge about software processes, programming, and research.

Bennington College is a private, Liberal Arts College founded in 1932, it was first established as a women’s college and finally became co-ed in 1969, providing excellent quality of higher learning. Since its founding, the College has provided exemplary education, enabling its students to broaden their abilities, and engage in community. It is now home to 733 students, and 117 dedicated faculty. 

Game Design is one of the courses in Computer Science degree program offered in Bennington College. This will give beginner students an introduction in game design, and Unity3D – a free game development platform that is most commonly used in the industry nowadays. In this course, students learn and develop skills in camera controls, game physics, sound effects, input, and artificial intelligence, which are the components in a game. The course program will help the students enhance their critical thinking skills about games, and creativity to design their own game. There will be helpful activities and hands-on learning throughout the course to help the students become proficient in this field. 

Pratt Institute – Main is a private university located in the heart of New York, deemed a leader in higher education focusing on arts, design, architecture and liberal arts and sciences. The institute opened its doors in 1887 and developed since then, it became a remarkable institute offering highly-acclaimed academic programs that consistently ranked among the best programs in the country, boasting its faculty and alumni whom are one of the most renowned artists, designers, and scholars in the field; the institute today is home to 4,875 creative and talented students, and operates three more campuses in the city. 

Under the Department of Digital Arts, Game Arts B.F.A. degree program is being offered to those who are keen on gaming and game designing. Game industry has expanded and innovated, so is arts and technology – this program is designed to reflect on these aspects. Students will learn to 3D designing, game coding, character designing, animation, video and audio editing, compositing and special SFX, and more. The courses in this program will give students an in-depth knowledge in programming, 3D and its components, software and technologies that are to be used in the field, production planning and practices; students will work on projects of their own design and are encourage to demonstrate self-driven development of the project. The program is conducted by an expert and professional instructor in the field, to provide techniques, and help students develop their creativity and technical skills necessary to design and develop a game. 

Sheridan Technical Center sits on a beautiful campus in Hollywood, Florida.  Sheridan opened another campus in western Broward County in 2012. The school is the oldest technical center in the area. Sheridan Technical Center offers postsecondary workforce development programs affording students the opportunity to gain skills in high wage, high demand occupational fields and compete successfully in the local employment marketplace.

Online programs have been offered since the 2004-2005 academic year. The program started with just 34 students. Now over 1,000 students take part in online programs.

Sheridan Technical Center offers an adult education program that offers basic reading skills. This course helps students who are interested in earning their GED. This program is part of Adult General Education (AGE).

The center also offers many outstanding technical programs. These programs prepare students for state of the art careers. Programs are offered in A/C, Refrigeration and Heating, Advanced Automotive Technology, cosmetology, court reporting, culinary arts, gaming repair technician, information technology, teacher assistant, theater stage production, and electricity.

Sheridan Technical Center offers an outstanding program for military spouses. The center offers programs that are perfect for military families that move a lot.  The online program allows one to study from home and prepare for today’s careers.

Sheridan Technical Center offers outstanding services for students with disabilities. Our services are in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

No matter your needs, Sheridan Technical Center is here to offer an affordable education to get you started on your career path.

McFatter Technical Center, located in Davie, Fl, provides vocational and transfer programs for students. MTC is part of the Broward County Public School District, and operates a magnet high school on its campus. The McFatter Technical Center offers technical programs that prepare students for careers in technically demanding fields, and provides a quality education on order to ensure their success.

Academics

McFatter Technical Center offers many programs in a number of fields and has a teaching staff dedicated to ensuring that students have the skills necessary to succeed in their chosen career.

Some of the programs offered include:

• Culinary Arts
• Pharmacy Technician
• Medical Assistant
• Automotive Technology
• Architecture & Engineering

Admissions and Financial Aid

All applicants must be 18 years of age or older, have a high school diploma or GED, and must meet the basic education requirement (which can be fulfilled prior to program completion). Financial aid is available to students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and it is recommended that students meet with a financial aid counselor once their FAFSA is processed.

Maryland Institute College of Art is a private art and design school founded in 1826, known to be one of the oldest art colleges in the U.S., and renowned as a premier leader, degree-granting in art and design education; boasts top-ranked fine arts, design, electronic media, art education, and more. The institute is now home to nearly 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students from across 49 states, and different countries.

The top-rated Game Design degree program will give students a life-changing, and excellent experience in this field of study; from the state-of-the-art facility at the Dolphin Design Center which will provide the materials and tools the students will need and utilize during the course programs. Students will deeper understanding in game designing, narrative, programming, art production, animation, sounds, and design game environment and more; they will also engage, and work with a team to finish a game wholly from prototype. The program will be conducted by the College’s renowned expert faculty in interactive arts, illustration, and animation, students will be given outstanding techniques in game design and development to use as for their advantage in the field.

Michigan State University (MSU) is a public land-grant university in the nation founded in 1855, which expanded and developed through the years and now became one of the top research universities in the U.S., top ranked public university, and one of the top 100 Universities renowned globally. Today the university is home to more than 49,000 students, offering 200+ academic programs, most of which are top-ranked programs.

MSU program in the Game industry has ranked #7 by the Princeton Review, students who are keen on gaming and would love to pursue a career in the Game Development industry may take advantage of this program. Under the College of Communication Arts and Sciences is the Concentration in Game and Interactive Media Design wherein students are trained create and develop games. Students must complete a few courses in Game and Interactive Media Design, and Graphics and Animation or Film and Media Production, to complete the program. Students will learn and have deeper knowledge in game programming and development, and gain skills necessary in the field, which will be the students’ advantage for their future endeavor or employment in huge, renowned companies. 

Atlantic Technical Center, located in Coconut Creek, Florida, was founded in 1973 and was originally known as the Atlantic Vocational Center. The school was established to provide career training options for individuals residing in Broward County. Originally the school served 450 students across 11 programs, but has seen enrollment grow to over 8000 during the day classes alone. The school has over the years kept pace with its growth by adding additional facilities and programs. The school also maintains a magnet high school to provide additional education options in the area.

Academics

Atlantic Technical Center provides individuals with education and training in high demand fields for the purposes of long term employment upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete, and are taught through traditional classroom and practical courses. Practical courses are controlled environments that recreate real world settings and allow students to practice skills under the supervision of trained professionals. Upon completion students will be able to enter the workforce as qualified specialists in their area of study.

Programs offered include:

• Bookkeeping
• Electrician
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Nursing Assistant
• Culinary Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

ATC will admit any individuals over the age of eighteen that wish to pursue education and training in a technical high demand field. Individuals should supply transcripts and test scores if available, and may be required to complete a placement exam for certain programs. Students should also meet with a counselor to determine program choice and enrollment. Financial aid is available in the form of loan and grants which are awarded based on need and applied for by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Quinnipiac University is a private, co-ed university, both committed and dedicated in providing academic excellence in higher education since 1929. The university expanded and developed through the years, now, it boasts state-of-art facilities, home to more than 7,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students from different nations and offers more than 140 programs. 

B.A. Game Design and Development is offered under the College of Arts and Sciences to provide students who want to pursue a career in Game designing and development, knowledge and extensive training. This program is designed to prepare students acquire and develop skills that they’ll utilize in their chosen career, with the help of QU’s professional and expert faculty that will give techniques in programming, game designing and development and training for the students. The program will provide hands-on experience with game labs, conduct research projects, and encourage students for internships, students will engage to one another as they will work in teams to build game prototypes.

Bradley University is a private university founded in 1897, a top-ranked university that provides exceptional learning experience for nearly 6,000 aspiring students. Offers more than 185 academic programs in business, education, fine arts, health science, liberal art and sciences, and technology. 

Game Design is one of the top-ranked degree programs at Bradley University, designed for students who want to pursue a career as a game designer and developer. Students who are interested in creating their own one-of-a-kind game may take advantage of this program, this is designed to give aspirants in-depth understanding in various aspects of this field of study. Students will learn and gain knowledge about programming, game prototyping, scripting, and the game development process; this will develop the students’ narrative, creative, and technical skills mentored by expert faculty who have worked with the distinguished game series “League of Legends”, and “Far Cry.” This will open vast career opportunities for students upon completion of the program, students will have the chance to work and utilize their skills in game design and development in huge, prominent companies. 

Indiana Weslyan University is a renowned public secondary and post-secondary institution that provides quality career and technical programs since its founding to pave career pathways for aspiring students. Today, the institute is home to more than three thousand students and offering an array of challenging, accredited programs.

The computer science degree at IWU is one of the programs offered to prepare students who want to pursue a career teaching, computing, research, and game design.  Students undergo practical/hands-on experience in game/simulation conceptualization, design, development, animation, and more; students will have deeper understanding about essential programming techniques, game engine utilization, development methodologies, and implementation issues.

Founded in 1898, DePaul University is a private, Catholic university located in Chicago.  The game design degree at DePaul includes coursework in programming, animation, sound design, and visual design.  This program is conducted and facilitated by an expert and professional instructor/faculty to provide techniques in every aspects of game development, for the students’ advancement in the field, they’ll learn more about analysis, design, and projects, proper utilization of software and tools, game strategy and more. Upon completion, the students will have vast opportunities to gain employment in renowned companies in the field, and create the next big game everyone will enjoy, and love.