Program Description
The B.A. in Game Design & Development introduces students to the creative and technical process of building interactive experiences. Students explore game mechanics, storytelling, level design, visual development, programming, sound, and user experience while learning to work collaboratively across the different stages of game production. Through hands-on projects, students develop games from concept to playable experience while building a foundation for creative and technical practice in the gaming industry.
The program responds to the rapidly evolving digital landscape, preparing students to create games and interactive experiences across mobile, PC, console, AR, VR, and emerging platforms.
What You Will Learn
- Game mechanics, rules, systems, and player experience.
- Game design, world-building, and level design.
- Game art, animation, interface, and visual development.
- Fundamentals of game programming and interactive systems.
- Game writing, sound, and interactive storytelling.
- Collaborative game production from concept to playable prototype.
Career Opportunities
- Game Designer
- Game Developer / Programmer
- Game Artist
- Level Designer
- Game Writer / Narrative Designer
- UI/UX Designer
- Game Producer
- Game Tester / QA Designer
- AR/VR Experience Designer
- Independent Game Developer