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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Design Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland Institute of Art, USA

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USD 45600

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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60

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

In CIA's Game Design major, you'll develop gaming experiences and build the foundation for a career in game design in art- and media-related industries. Our students work with innovative production processes including 3D modeling, animation, programming, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), visual design, audio, interactive storytelling and game production.

You'll learn the techniques while understanding the theory, criticism and context of video game culture and digital media. While creating interesting and usable content, you'll build character and level development skills with an understanding of the physical, cognitive, cultural, and political aspects of human interaction.

As a Game Design student, you will:

  • Improve your character- and level- development abilities
  • Master the application of rule design, play mechanics, and social game interaction
  • Integrate visual, audio, tactile, and textual elements into a total game experience
  • Create both linear and non-linear media by applying post-production techniques
  • Master 2D and 3D technical tools to create sophisticated rigged models, and optimized computer graphics (including industry-standard game engines like Unity and Unreal)
  • Distribute your work as mobile apps, console games, and VR/AR content

Collaboration is a vital aspect of the studio experience at CIA. As a Game Design major, you will be part of our digital arts student community and take core courses with students from other digital arts majors. This ongoing exchange between students with differing perspectives and techniques helps build team skills necessary for effective brainstorming, efficient production pipelines, and strong communication skills.

You will be mentored by our talented faculty with extensive industry experience in gaming and interactive companies. Accomplished alumni will help you build connections and network with other professionals in the field.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    60 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    95 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    520 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    45600

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     Free

    Application Fee
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    13500 Per year

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