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Game Art & Design - Bachelor of Science

Program Overview

Are you looking for game art and design degree programs in the San Francisco area? Consider The Art Institute of California — San Francisco where students interested in game design school can pursue a Game Art & Design bachelor’s degree. In game design school, students can take their creativity and imaginations to a new level. Game design school is for students who want to learn the art and design skills necessary to pursue work within the gaming field. Game design school students learn hands on, using industry-related software and technology. Students in game design school are taught to combine their artistic and digital skills with their passion for gaming. The game design school program is designed to first teach basics like drawing, color theory, and 2-D design. Game design school students then progress to modeling and animation. Finally, the most advanced coursework in game design school is taught including scriptwriting, storyboarding, character animation, and production. Before they graduate, students develop a portfolio of their work from game design school to show potential employers. Graduates of this program in game design school can pursue entry-level jobs like character animator, modeler, game tester, and game designer. So end your search today for game art and design degree programs with The Art Institute of California — San Francisco.

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Program Description
The bachelor’s degree program in Game Art & Design offers a broad range of work-ready design and technology competencies focused on career paths in the specialty of game art and design. Students begin with a foundation in drawing, color, design, and computer applications. From this foundation, they have the opportunity to develop advanced skills in various aspects of computer graphics and animation. Students can use tools of the computer animation profession, ranging from modeling to animation to game engines.

In addition to software applications, students use scanners, printers, and classroom presentation equipment. These tools are designed to enhance the students’ flexibility and creativity, and enable them to produce an individualized portfolio that demonstrates their practical and technical abilities to potential employers. To be accepted into the Game Art & Design program, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a portfolio are required. See Policies and Procedures section for more details and portfolio guidelines.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Game Art & Design, students must: receive a passing grade or credit for all required coursework; earn a minimum of 180 quarter credits; achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; meet portfolio or other requirements as outlined by the program; and satisfy all financial obligations to The Art Institute.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should be able to:
• Apply traditional and digital art skills showing a solid foundation of the principles of game art & design according to professional industry standards.
• Demonstrate the requisite presentation, interviewing, resume-building and game business knowledge critical to seeking an entry-level artist and/or designer position in the industry.
• Employ the principles of gaming, balance and usability to plan and create game rules, mechanics, environments, aesthetics and experiences.
• Apply the skills necessary to create game art assets for use in industry standard engines through all stages of the production pipeline.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the managerial and developmental aspects of the game production pipeline and demonstrate knowledge of planning, scope, soft skills, problem solving, deadlines and economics that go into making a market-ready game.
• Complete assignments and projects to include designing level play and background stories, creating characters and related environments, and applying knowledge of video and computer games to evaluate game products.
• Seek entry-level employment as game asset designers, 2-D and 3-D artists, lighting specialists, background artists, illustrators, level designers, digital model makers, and texture mappers.

Tuition Data for this program at The Art Institute of California — San Francisco

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.

Books & Digital Resources	$2,400
Program Fees	$450
Room & Board*	$33,480
Tuition	$93,240

*optional where available

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Program Costs

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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.
Books & Digital Resources $2,400
Program Fees $462
Room & Board* $34,374
Tuition $93,240
*optional where available

Median Debt

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Data for this program is unavailable. If you have questions, please talk with your admission representative.

Success

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How long will it take me to complete this program?

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The program could take as little as 48 months to complete.
20% of graduates from this program finished in this time.

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What percentage of students find employment in their field or a related field?

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According to accreditor (ACICS) calculations, the job placement rate for students who graduate from this program is 41%.

According to state of California calculations, the job placement rate for students who graduate from this program is 69%.

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For more information on job opportunities in this field of study: ONET Online. The job opportunities link is for general information purposes. The program you have selected could have different outcomes. Please check with your admissions registrar for detailed information.