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Bring the Virtual World to Life with a Major in Game Art & Development Whether it’s creating lifelike characters, imagining rich virtual game worlds or designing creatures from another planet, SNHU’s major in Game Art and Development can get you on your way to working in the fast-paced, exciting world of video game art. This BA program balances fundamental skill development with advanced training in the techniques used by industry professionals today. Students learn and apply principles used in video game art asset creation such as 3D modeling, lighting, shading, anatomy illustration, digital painting, 3D mesh topology, texturing and rigging. Courses mirror the standard workflow pipeline used in industry for the production of art assets for multiple video game platforms, including web, console, PC and mobile. You'll graduate with a vast toolkit of skills and a body of work for your portfolio. Creativity, critical thinking and technical skills all come together in this highly sought-after undergraduate program. You'll emerge with the skills you need to enter an industry that's both fast-paced and always changing. Internships & Outcomes In addition to exposing you to faculty with industry experience, SNHU’s BA in Game Art and Development helps you develop deep connections with other professionals. Students have opportunities to complete internships with game development companies, interact with industry professionals who regularly speak on campus and join a vibrant community of game developers in the game design club. Most importantly, students in the program work on teams to develop publication-quality games as part of GameJams and other competitions held throughout the school year. So when you graduate, you have connections in the industry and a rich portfolio of work to show prospective employers. The game design industry is the single most lucrative field in the entertainment industry today, with an estimated $68 billion in annual revenue. The need for innovative, creative professionals is on the rise, and the SNHU Game Art and Development program prepares you well for positions such as game artist, character artist, environment artist, technical artist and animator.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Bring the Virtual World to Life with a Major in Game Art & Development Whether it’s creating lifelike characters, imagining rich virtual game worlds or designing creatures from another planet, SNHU’s major in Game Art and Development can get you on your way to working in the fast-paced, exciting world of video game art. This BA program balances fundamental skill development with advanced training in the techniques used by industry professionals today. Students learn and apply principles used in video game art asset creation such as 3D modeling, lighting, shading, anatomy illustration, digital painting, 3D mesh topology, texturing and rigging. Courses mirror the standard workflow pipeline used in industry for the production of art assets for multiple video game platforms, including web, console, PC and mobile. You'll graduate with a vast toolkit of skills and a body of work for your portfolio. Creativity, critical thinking and technical skills all come together in this highly sought-after undergraduate program. You'll emerge with the skills you need to enter an industry that's both fast-paced and always changing. Internships & Outcomes In addition to exposing you to faculty with industry experience, SNHU’s BA in Game Art and Development helps you develop deep connections with other professionals. Students have opportunities to complete internships with game development companies, interact with industry professionals who regularly speak on campus and join a vibrant community of game developers in the game design club. Most importantly, students in the program work on teams to develop publication-quality games as part of GameJams and other competitions held throughout the school year. So when you graduate, you have connections in the industry and a rich portfolio of work to show prospective employers. The game design industry is the single most lucrative field in the entertainment industry today, with an estimated $68 billion in annual revenue. The need for innovative, creative professionals is on the rise, and the SNHU Game Art and Development program prepares you well for positions such as game artist, character artist, environment artist, technical artist and animator.
Admission Requirements
6+
Applicants for undergraduate programs must have the equivalent of a US High School Diploma with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Other English Language Requirements accepted: A score of 54 on PTE; ELS level of 112; EF – C1; ILSC – A2; Michigan – 85.
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme overview
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Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Admission Requirements
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