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Earn a Bachelor of Arts in Game Art

Game Art School

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Play games with your career

Hey future game artists, prepare to unleash your creative genius in our Bachelor of Arts in Game Art college program! We’ll equip you with the fundamental artistic skills needed to crush it in the game development industry. 

Dive into art theory, design skills, game, and level design, 2D and 3D art, interactive audio production, and even writing for interactive media in our award-winning game art classes.

Get ready for hands-on, studio-like projects in interdisciplinary teams using industry-standard tools and practices. Together, we’ll create mind-blowing games and interactive experiences that will make you more legendary than Zelda. GLHF!

GAME ART PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Game Storytelling

Learn theories and best practices behind crafting compelling stories in games.

Character Rigging

Study key techniques to develop 3D characters: joints, surface binding, articulation, forward and inverse kinematics (FK and IK), and hierarchical node structures.

3D Animation

Learn core principles of animation, including timing, spacing, weight, and movement, as well as the basics of 3D modeling, rigging, and keyframe animation.

Environment Art

Learn to create immersive spaces that reinforce the story, level design, and gameplay for real-time applications.

Sound Design

Gain an understanding of how audio creates a fully immersive player experience and the technical requirements of implementing audio.

Game Studio

Create playable video game prototypes and build a portfolio that demonstrates your abilities.

Real World Learning.
For Reels.

At the University of Silicon Valley, we don’t just teach tech, games, and animation—we help with your career goals. While studying at our Game Art School, you will have the opportunity to participate in Game Studio, which allows students to work in teams for real companies, on real projects.

Plus, we offer paid internships designed to help you break into the world of game design and development.

  • Get Hands-On Experience
  • Work On Real Projects
  • Make Industry Connections
  • Earn Money While You Learn
Video: Game Studio. Students working together on gaming PCs.

Potential Video Game Careers

Your Experience Just Got Real
  • 2D Animator
  • 2D Artist
  • 3D Animator
  • 3D Modeler
  • Character Artist
  • Concept Artist
  • Environment Artist
  • Game Designer
  • Level Designer
  • Narrative Designer
  • Game Writer 

Join Our Alumni Ranks

USV alumni have gone on to work at some of the most prestigious studios in the video game industry. 

Student Work

Create Projects
for the Pros

Tech Pack™
Your Essential Creative Toolkit

Picture this: Your files, multimedia masterpieces, and coursework are all at your fingertips, 24/7. That’s the magic of Tech Pack™.

What’s in the box? A sleek laptop and media creation software tailored to your program, keeping you in sync with the ever-evolving industry standards. And it’s yours to keep after you graduate, setting you up for success in the future. Whether you’re crafting the next big game or working on mind-blowing multimedia projects, Tech Pack™ has your back.

The exact components of your Tech Pack™ might vary based on what’s available when we ship it out. No worries – it’s all part of your total education cost. Oh, and about the software? You’ll need to do a quick download using your USV email. Just a heads-up, there might be a small cost involved. Keep it in the loop!

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A game-changer school for gaming