Game Art & Design - Bachelor of Arts
Program Overview
Are you searching for Phoenix game art and design degree programs? Choose the Bachelor of Arts degree in Game Art & Design at The Art Institute of Phoenix.
Students interested in game design can pursue a Game Art & Design degree at The Art Institute of Phoenix. Here, students can take their creativity and imaginations to a new level. Our Game Art & Design bachelor’s degree program is for students who want to learn the art and design skills necessary to pursue work within the gaming field. Students learn hands on, using industry-related software and technology. They are taught to combine their artistic and digital skills with their passion for gaming. The program first teaches basics like drawing, color theory, and 2-D design. Students then progress to modeling and animation. Finally, the most advanced coursework is taught including scriptwriting, storyboarding, character animation, and production. Before they graduate, students develop a portfolio of their work to show potential employers. Graduates of The Art Institute of Phoenix Game Art & Design program can pursue entry-level jobs like character animator, modeler, game tester, and game designer.
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Program Description
The 12-quarter bachelor’s* degree program in Game Art & Design prepares graduates for entry-level careers in the video game industry. The game industry is one of the fastest growing markets in the United States today as more and more children and adults are learning about the wonderful world of games. Students have an opportunity learn art foundation skills, 3D modeling, low-polygon art, game level design, digital video and audio, and animation to help them design and create game art.
Some examples of entry-level game opportunities are working with the application of 3D modeling and animation software to create game art, utilizing 2D software to create backgrounds and 3D textures, obtaining positions as game-play testers, and working as members of development teams to produce video and computer games, as well as other types of interactive entertainment and educational software products.
Graduates will also be prepared to seek entry-level employment as game designers, 2D and 3D artists, game testers, character animators, and texture artists. They can anticipate assignments and projects that include designing gameplay and back stories, creating characters and related environments, and applying knowledge of video and computer games to evaluate game products.
Objectives: Upon completion of this program the graduates will be able to:
• demonstrate industry level technical expertise in 3D modeling, character and hard surface design and modeling, lighting, and mapping.
• demonstrate art skills in a gaming context, including visual design and execution, style, concepts, and composition.
• apply basic gaming principles of design and production, general game knowledge, level design and layout, game technology, and immersive gameplay.
• present a level of professionalism that includes presentation skills, interviewing, resume building and game business knowledge critical to preparing for entry-level jobs in the game industry.
* Based on a student taking an average of 15 credits per quarter
Tuition Data for this program at
The Art Institute of Phoenix
Below is the current tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.
| Tuition | $86580 |
| Program Fees | $6034 |
| Room & Board* | $34980 |
| Books & Digital Resources | $2800 |
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Below is the institution tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.
| Tuition | $86700 |
| Program Fees | $2462 |
| Room & Board* | $39112 |
| Books & Digital Resources | $2933 |
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*optional where available
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