Learn techniques in concept art, 3D art, level design and more at our game design school. Gain specialized design skills including monetization, unique control types, rapid development via iteration, and production methods. Earn your game development degree and graduate with solid game art principles, including game engine technology and pre-production and production environments.
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Liberal Arts
The Liberal Arts Program provides students with a holistic education covering the arts, humanities, and sciences. Courses highlight connections between the subject of study and the major fields of art and design, providing context to the larger world of art and design.
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The Foundations curriculum heightens perception and understanding of visual structure through the study of drawing, modeling of form, value structure, perspective principles, color, and design theory.
Learn MoreGraduate Liberal Arts<\/a><\/li><\/ul>"},"learning_outcomes":{"label":"Program Learning Outcomes","slug":"learning_outcomes","content":"<p>Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:<\/p><p>Visual Communication<\/p><ul><li>Critically evaluate the aesthetics, meaning and effect of imagery<\/li><li>Use appropriate media to communicate ideas throughout the design process<\/li><\/ul><p>Technology<\/p><ul><li>Demonstrate mastery of the tools and technology related to area of specialty<\/li><\/ul><p>Critical Thinking and Problem Solving<\/p><ul><li>Research and generate workable solutions under a deadline<\/li><\/ul><p>Professional Readiness<\/p><ul><li>Produce a cohesive portfolio or demo reel tailored to reflect career goals<\/li><\/ul><p>Specialty Skills: Game & Level Design<\/p><ul><li>Communicate abstract game theory ideas using game design documents and 2D maps<\/li><li>Create playable games with 3D technology<\/li><\/ul><p>Specialty Skills: Character Modeling<\/p><ul><li>Translate visual research and reference to create, sculpt, model and texture in three dimensions that demonstrate a thorough understanding of human, zoological anatomy, and appropriate for the artistic style of the project<\/li><\/ul><p>Specialty Skills: Environment Modeling<\/p><ul><li>Translate visual research and reference to create 3D environments in which models, texture and light demonstrate a thorough understanding of organic, architectural, and industrial form<\/li><\/ul><p>Specialty Skills: Concept<\/p><ul><li>Follow an industry-standard process, from thumbnails through final render to generate concept designs<\/li><li>Apply visual research to concept art<\/li><li>Demonstrate an understanding of movement, proportion, and functionality of designs through effective orthographic or perspective drawings<\/li><\/ul>"}}"
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Graduate Liberal Arts<\/a><\/li><\/ul>"},"learning_outcomes":{"label":"Program Learning Outcomes","slug":"learning_outcomes","content":"<p>Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:<\/p><p>MFA Thesis Project<\/p><ul><li>Present an original thesis concept worthy of the MFA degree<\/li><li>Demonstrate the feasibility of the thesis project<\/li><li>Create a thesis project that demonstrates a professional-level achievement in specialty<\/li><\/ul><p>Visual Communication<\/p><ul><li>Critically evaluate the aesthetics, meaning and effect of imagery<\/li><\/ul><p>Technology<\/p><ul><li>Demonstrate mastery of the tools and technology related to area of specialty<\/li><\/ul><p>Presentation Skills<\/p><ul><li>Present their ideas and solutions in a visually compelling cogent manner using industry standard vocabulary and professional quality presentation materials<\/li><\/ul><p>Critical Thinking & Problem Solving<\/p><ul><li>Create project schedules and milestones and manage resources to meet project goals<\/li><li>Research and generate workable solutions under a deadline<\/li><\/ul><p>Professional Readiness<\/p><ul><li>Produce a professional demo reel or portfolio which meets industry standards<\/li><li>Work cooperatively and effectively in a production environment<\/li><\/ul><p>Specialty Skills: Game & Level Design<\/p><ul><li>Communicate abstract ideas using game design documents and 2D maps<\/li><li>Create playable games with 3D technology<\/li><\/ul><p>Specialty Skills: Environment Modeling<\/p><ul><li>Translate visual research and reference to create 3D environments in which models, texture and light demonstrate a thorough understanding of organic, architectural, and industrial form<\/li><\/ul><p>Specialty Skills: Character Modeling<\/p><ul><li>Translate visual research and reference to create, sculpt, model and texture in three dimensions that demonstrate a thorough understanding of human, zoological anatomy, and appropriate for the artistic style of the project<\/li><\/ul><p>Specialty Skills: Concept<\/p><ul><li>Follow an industry-standard process, from thumbnails through final render to generate concept designs<\/li><li>Apply visual research to Concept art<\/li><li>Demonstrate an understanding of movement, proportion, and functionality of designs through effective orthographic or perspective drawings<\/li><\/ul>"}}"
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