Degree Outlines

AA Game Design Outlines

AA Game Design

BFA Game Design Outlines

BFA Game Design

MFA Game Design Outlines

MFA Game Design
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School of Game Design

Degree Breakdown

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Design (BFA) Degree

Students enrolled in the BFA program will complete 132 units, consisting of the following components:

Undergraduate Program Learning Outcomes

Major Required Courses 36 units
Minor or By Advisement Courses 42 units
Art Electives 9 units
Liberal Arts 45 units
TOTAL 132 units

Students must earn a total of 132 semester units with an overall cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 in order to receive their degree. A Petition to Graduate form must be filed by students with the Student Services Office prior to their last semester if they are to be eligible for graduation at the end of that semester. Students should contact their Student Advisor for detailed information regarding the petition period and deadlines.

The Master of Fine Arts in Game Design (MFA) Degree

The Master of Fine Arts in Game Design is comprised of the following components:

Graduate Program Learning Outcomes

Studio Courses 27 units
Directed Study
18 units
Academic Study 12 units
Electives 6 units
TOTAL 63 units

Students enrolled in the Master of Fine Arts in Game Design program will earn a total of 63 semester units of graduate course work with an overall cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 in order to receive their degree. Students are also required to have a final review. A Petition to Graduate form will be filed by students prior to their last semester if they are to be eligible for graduation at the end of that semester. Students should contact their Student Advisor for detailed information regarding the petition period and deadlines.

The Associate of Arts Degree (AA) Program

Students are required to satisfy the following requirements to receive an AA degree:

Major Courses 48 units *
Liberal Arts 18 units *
TOTAL 66 units
* Refer to each major for clarification
A minimum of 6 units must be taken in Art History.