Hey, so I'm a high school junior and I'm really passionate about game design. I've started thinking about applying to colleges and am looking for schools with top-ranked game design programs. Any suggestions?
It's great that you're passionate about game design and looking for colleges with top-ranked programs! Here are some well-regarded schools for game design that you might consider:
1. University of Southern California (USC) - USC offers a variety of game design-related degrees, including a Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Entertainment and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with an emphasis in Game Development.
2. Carnegie Mellon University - Carnegie Mellon University has the Integrative Design, Arts, and Technology (IDeATe) program which offers a game design concentration, along with a Bachelor of Computer Science and Arts that allows students to combine game design with computer science courses.
3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - MIT doesn’t offer a specific game design degree, but students can choose the Comparative Media Studies program with a focus on games and game design as part of their coursework.
4. New York University (NYU) - NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts has a game design program called Game Center that offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Game Design.
5. University of Utah - University of Utah has a well-known Entertainment Arts and Engineering (EAE) program that offers a Bachelor of Science in Games degree.
6. DigiPen Institute of Technology - DigiPen is a specialized school that focuses exclusively on game design, development, and related fields, offering degrees such as Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Game Design.
7. Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) - RIT offers a Bachelor of Science in Game Design and Development as well as a variety of game design and development-focused minors for students.
These are just a few examples of the many schools that offer robust game design programs. When conducting your research, consider factors such as location, class sizes, internship opportunities, and post-grad outcomes in addition to the program specifics. Also, try to visit the campuses or attend virtual events to get a feel for the school environment and ask questions of current students or faculty members about their experiences. Good luck in your search!
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