Overview

Students of Game Development program at Academy of Art University prepare their career skill-set through hands-on prototyping of game mechanics and art creation, followed by creating a final project industry-quality portfolio.

Visual Communication

Critically evaluate the aesthetics, meaning and effect of imagery
Use appropriate media to communicate ideas throughout the design process
Technology
Demonstrate mastery of the tools and technology related to area of specialty
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Research and generate workable solutions under a deadline
Professional Readiness

Programme Structure

Courses

Prototype Game Development

Professional Portfolio and Career Development
User Experience Design

3D Modeling and Animation 1 (Maya)
Action Adventure and RPG Level Design
History and Techniques of Games

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-05 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling Admission. We encourage you to apply early

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

Game Design Animation View 24 other Masters in Animation in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application form or online application
$50 application fee
Official transcripts from your undergraduate college or university showing completion of an undergraduate degree.
Resume
Portfolio

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33426 USD / year

≈ 33426 USD / year
Out-of-State

26586 USD / year

≈ 26586 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26586 USD / year

≈ 26586 USD / year

Additional Details

Graduate Tuition (Domestic Students): $1,407/unit – 3 units per class

Graduate Tuition (International Students): $1,615/unit – 3 units per class

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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