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Top Game Design Universities?

Hey! I'm really passionate about game design and I'm starting to look at different colleges. Can anyone suggest some top game design universities that I should consider applying to? Thanks in advance!

a year ago

Hi there! I'm glad to hear that you're passionate about game design and looking for colleges that excel in the field. Here's a list of some top game design universities that you should consider applying to:

1. University of Southern California (USC) — USC's Interactive Media & Games Division offers a variety of game design programs, including Bachelors, Masters, and PhDs in Interactive Media, Game Design, and Computer Science with a Games emphasis.

2. Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) — CMU's Entertainment Technology Center offers a unique interdisciplinary Master's Degree in Entertainment Technology, which combines technology and fine arts with a focus on games, VR, and other interactive experiences.

3. New York University (NYU) — The NYU Game Center offers a BFA and MFA in Game Design as well as a minor. It's housed within the Tisch School of the Arts, which gives you access to other creative disciplines and collaboration opportunities.

4. Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) — RIT's School of Interactive Games and Media offers a range of game-related degrees, such as a BS in Game Design and Development, an MS in Game Design and Development, and a BS in New Media Interactive Development.

5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) — Though MIT doesn't have a dedicated game design major, it does offer a Comparative Media Studies major with a specialization in Games and Interactive Media. Plus, you'll have access to the MIT Game Lab, where you can collaborate on game projects.

6. Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) — SCAD's programs include a BFA, MFA, and minor in Interactive Design and Game Development. The college emphasizes a strong foundation in art and design, combined with technical skills specific to game design.

7. DigiPen Institute of Technology — DigiPen focuses solely on the gaming and interactive media industries, offering programs like the BA in Game Design, BS in Computer Science and Game Design, and the MFA in Digital Arts.

8. University of Utah — The University of Utah's Entertainment Arts and Engineering program provides both undergraduate and graduate degrees in game design and development, including a BS in Games, an MS in Entertainment Arts and Engineering, and a PhD in Computing with an emphasis on games.

These are just a few examples, and there are many other great schools out there for game design! As you research these programs, pay attention to factors like faculty expertise, available resources, curriculum, and industry connections to find the right fit for you. Good luck!

a year ago

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