Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Game Development

The Game Development BFA gives a well-rounded education in the arts with an emphasis on understanding and applying techniques including 3D modeling, animation and lighting in video game production.

Students graduate with a solid grasp of the fundamental game art principles, including knowledge of game engine technology and pre-production and production environments.

Unit Requirements

Degree Requirements

BFA Game Development Degree Requirements

• Minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and LA 107 Writing for the Multilingual Artist or LA 108 Composition for the Artist

• Minimum 2.0 GPA and the following general education requirements:

• 1 Written Communication: Composition

• 1 Written Communication: Critical Thinking

• 1 Written Communication: Context & Style

• 2 Art Historical Awareness: Western Art

• 2 Art Historical Awareness: Surveys

• 1 Historical Awareness

• 1 Quantitative Literacy

• 1 Cultural Ideas & Influences

• 1 Employment Communications & Practices

After the above general education requirements are met, take Liberal Arts electives as needed to fulfill the Liberal Arts unit requirement.

About Academy of Art University

Academy of Art University aims to defy the ordinary and create the extraordinary. We offer over 120+ degree programs in art and design, and 29 degrees that intersect with the world of innovative technology qualifying for STEM OPT. Through our career-centered curriculum, award-winning faculty, and real-world projects, we prepare our talented students for exciting and rewarding creative careers.