Game Development MA
Introduction
Game Development MA is a Masters program taught at Academy of Art University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (18 months) options.
The Game Development MA at Academy of Art University helps students build career skills by combining art and design fundamentals with game technologies. Students work on hands-on prototyping of game mechanics and art creation, then complete a final project that results in an industry-quality portfolio.
The program is available online and on campus. Major classes cover areas such as 3D modeling and animation, figure and environment modeling, color scripting, game design principles, and scripting for video games using the Unreal game engine. Students also develop game design documents and build prototypes through team work in a model production environment.
Modules
- ANM 623 3D Modeling and Animation 1 (Maya)
- ANM 680 Color Scripting
- FASCU 620 Figure Modeling
- GAM 601 Elements of Video Games
- GAM 602 Game Design Principles
- GAM 603 3D Character Modeling 1
- GAM 604 Environment Modeling for Games: Principles
- GAM 605 Scripting for Video Games 1
- GAM 606 Game Genre Development
- GAM 607 Action Adventure and RPG Level Design
- GAM 608 Drawing Bootcamp for Games: The Human Figure
- GAM 651 Prototype Game Development
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Game Development MA at Academy of Art University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Academy of Art University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Academy of Art University as pre-requiste for admission in Game Development MA.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.academyart.edu/academics/game-development/degrees/game-development-ma
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.