Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 258300
- Phone: (603) 578-8900
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
69%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$2,678Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Game Design Program
The game design program at Great Bay Community College instructs students in designing, developing, and programming interactive media entertainment, such as video games, computer games, internet games, game apps, and other various interactive media. Students who graduate from the game design program may pursue careers in game design, gaming journalism, video game testing, and more. Courses include theory of games, turn-based games, real-time games, visual and interactive design, animation, story development, simulation, and programming. Get more details below including other New Hampshire colleges that offer game design program.
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Great Bay Community College
505 Amherst St, Nashua, NH
Great Bay Community College, located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire began in 1945 as part of a state initiative to fill the need for trade schools, particularly for veterans returning from World War II. Over the years the focus and name of the school have changed, though not the desire to provide quality education to its service community.
GBCC has added locations and programs over time. The school officially became known as Great Bay Community College in 2008 and moved to a renovated Portsmouth Campus in 2009.
Academics
Great Bay Community College offers a variety of courses the result in certificates or degrees. The school has exceptional vocational and technical certificate programs and well as programs designed for assistance in transferring to a four year institution.
Programs offered include:
- Accounting
- Hospitality Management
- Criminal Justice
- Liberal Arts
- Hotel and Restaurant Management
- Massage Therapy
- Biotechnology
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrolling at GBCC should complete and submit the application along with all relevant transcripts. Once submitted, students will be asked to place a tuition deposit. During this time students will take a placement exam and meet with a counselor to discuss program availability and goals. Once completed students will complete the registration form and begin their education at GBCC.
Financial aid is available to eligible students. Eligibility is determined through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which should be completed and submitted prior to the posted deadline. Various federal and state aid is available and a financial aid counselor will assist in determining which form aid is right for each individual.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Game Design program at Great Bay Community College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Multimedia Artists and Animators
Description
Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Great Bay Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Great Bay Community College may offer student services including:
- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
Intercollegiate Athletics
Great Bay Community College is a Member of National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the USCAA classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Softball
- Volleyball