Game Design ,BS
Computer Game Design, Game Design, Game Development, Game Engine, Games, Media Art, Mixed Reality, Video Game, Virtual Reality, video and computer games
Turn your passion for gaming into a career. Learn to master industry tools and technologies while you build immersive experiences, collaborate on projects and start designing the future of play.
This interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science program in game design combines a hands-on approach to creating games with a rich conceptual understanding of the cultural context of games, play, simulation, virtual environments and interactive media. This program prepares students to be culturally aware, technologically savvy, critically-thinking global citizens who strive to use their expertise in game design and media arts to bring about positive change in a society increasingly shaped by revolutions in new technologies.
Students gather skills needed for design and development of games and related media, including those used in ideating and designing augmented and virtual reality, mobile gaming, esports, and immersive interactive environments and experiences. Sitting at the intersection of advanced technology, cultural relevance and social impact, this program uses new educational technology, new models of mentorship and peer learning, and hands-on industry embedded curriculum to produce students with the requisite skills in both technology and the humanities and arts to craft meaningful digital experiences for millions of people worldwide --- improving society and societal systems in areas as varied as health care and education.
GI Bill® benefits
This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 117 - College Algebra
- Math
intensity: Moderate
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available, game design students are able to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
A degree in interdisciplinary game design leads to various career paths, both in gaming and beyond. In the gaming industry, graduates can work in the artistic or programming side of game design, such as becoming a level designer, creating immersive worlds; or a UX designer, shaping how players interact with games. Many graduates also work as producers, managing teams and projects to bring games to life.
This mix of creative, technical and project management skills opens doors outside gaming in diverse fields. Skills and knowledge from game design apply well to film and architecture, animation, marketing and e-commerce, creating engaging experiences through interactive product demos or extended reality. Game design graduates are also valued in data visualization, where they make complex information easier to understand, and in simulations used for training and planning.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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8.2%
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$98,950
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4.7%
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$50,660
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9.7%
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$98,740
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15.4%
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$164,070
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4.3%
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$65,000
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6.2%
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$95,370
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25.7%
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$127,260
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15.2%
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$83,240
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15.2%
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$83,240
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Arts, Media and Engineering Sch T
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STAUF-B 233
ameed@asu.edu
480-965-9432
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
