49 Bachelor Programs in Game Design in USA for 2024

Bachelor Programs in Game Design in USA for 2024Filter
    • Online USA

    Full time, Part time

    16 months

    Distance Learning

    English

    King University's online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology will teach you how to apply appropriate information technologies and methodologies. Choose one of four available tracks: cloud computing and systems administration, cybersecurity, digital business and game development, and information systems.

    • Los Angeles, USA
    • Valencia, Spain

    Full time

    4 years

    On-Campus

    English, Spanish

    Welcome to the exciting world of Videogame Art and Game Design! On this journey, you'll discover the magic of creating stunning cities, magical vehicles, and powerful weapons that come to life in epic video games like Fortnite, The Last of Us, and The Witcher. But that is not all; This knowledge is not only applicable in the video game industry, but you will also find it useful in movies, commercials, board games, and much more.

    • San Francisco, USA

    Full time

    8 semesters

    Distance Learning, On-Campus

    English

    Students will develop strong problem-solving skills, learn to write efficient code, and collaborate with artists and designers to provide optimized solutions for game design. The BS in Game Programming curriculum emphasizes the data structures, algorithms, and software architecture techniques used by the industry to create cutting-edge games.

    • Lawrence Township, USA

    Full time

    4 years

    On-Campus

    English

    Students will learn to analyze, conceptualize and create video games and related components, such as animation, audio, non-linear stories, software interfaces, and user experience. All students complete courses in media theory, basic computer coding languages, visual art and design, and general education courses. They will choose an emphasis on visual design, audio design, narrative design, or a combination of the three. Culminating in a multi-disciplinary, year-long project, the degree will equip students with the skills, theoretical framework, and experience necessary to enter the gaming industry or pursue work in the related interactive media fields.

    • Winter Park, USA

    Full time

    80 weeks

    Distance Learning, On-Campus

    English

    Full Sail University’s Game Development bachelor of science degree program guides students through the entire game development cycle, from preproduction to finished product. Your education will enhance your ability to create program code for 3D graphic display, multiplayer gaming, artificially intelligent opponents, and real-time virtual environments.

    • Nashville, USA

    Full time

    4 years

    On-Campus

    English

    Trevecca’s game design and development concentration is available to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in information technology, graphic design, or computer science. This specialized track allows you to use cutting-edge technologies to design creative solutions and programs based on game theory, and it equips you to apply your skills in a variety of settings.

    • Fairfax, USA

    Full time

    4 years

    On-Campus

    English

    This degree prepares students for employment in the computer gaming design and development field, within the commercial and federal sectors. The program's mix of liberal arts and technology satisfies an industry that demands academically rigorous technical expertise coupled with an understanding of the artistic and creative elements of the evolving medium. Mason's proximity to the nation's capital and to some of the gaming industry's giants also provides students with opportunities to secure an internship while studying.

    • Boca Raton, USA
    • USA Online, USA

    Full time

    4 years

    On-Campus

    English

    Computer Animation majors at D.M.A.C. with a Concentration in Game Art take their passion a step further by learning how to create the games that other people can only imagine.

    • Pasadena, USA
    • Santa Barbara, USA

    Full time

    On-Campus

    Entertainment Design is at the very heart of the visual experience of TV shows, films, commercials, video games, animation projects and theme parks.

    • St. Louis, USA

    On-Campus

    English

    Game Design is about more than games: The program provides a solid foundation in design, technology, user experience and critical thinking. The Interactive Design, Concentration in Game Design is a focused professional degree structured to facilitate the development of a capable, diverse, and competitive portfolio and in-demand creative skillsets. Capturing the excitement and opportunity that game design brings with the unique element of versatility in the graphic and interactive design marketplace, this program seeks to prepare students for professions that create or implement design focusing on game-based media. As a concentration within interactive and graphic design programming, it includes foundational and advanced coursework in graphic and interactive design and targeted coursework focused on game design.

    • 9931, USA

    On-Campus

    English

    Behind every sword swing, item drop, and hit point in a video game lies a complex system of rules embedded within the game’s code. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Game Design teaches you to become a versatile software developer with the knowledge and ability to design, program, and implement these systems. You’ll be balancing coursework in computer science with design classes that leverage your technical skills to create better games, levels, and mechanics.

    • 80, USA

    On-Campus

    English

    The new SUNY Morrisville Bachelor of Technology degree in game programming — the first of its kind in the SUNY system — is an experiential program where you receive a grounding in information technology concepts with an emphasis on game programming. Through 120 semester hours of coursework taught by our expert Computer Information Technology (CIT) Department faculty, the four-year program will provide you with the necessary knowledge and experience to program videogames and simulations for both entertainment and education.

    • Alfred, USA

    On-Campus

    English

    The game and interactive design (G &ID) program offers a hands-on, studio-based approach to design, programming, and storytelling. Course work covers the breadth of interactive design from AAA (triple A) game titles to the interactions of application interfaces. Skills developed in the program are applicable to the growing fields of user experience (UX) design, application design, web design, data visualization, and interactive entertainment.

    • 301, USA

    On-Campus

    English

    Game Design Development is a multidisciplinary minor for students interested in exposure to the full video game production pipeline. Students will learn the technical tools, design, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and analytical skills necessary in the production of video games from faculty in Art, Art History, Design, Computer Science, English, and Music, and will be able to understand and effectively communicate between disciplines.

    • 220, USA

    On-Campus

    English

    At John Paul the Great Catholic University, we believe in the power of beauty to transform culture. We’re shaping the next generation of artists and innovators with academic excellence, unparalleled creativity, and an authentic community centered on Jesus Christ. You will learn the art of film production, producing, and screenwriting through action.