Program Overview
The Game Design at American University Washington DC is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Game Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Game Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Game Design and Art Pipeline Production
- Games and Society
- Game Research Methods
- Game Development
- Games and Rhetoric
- Advanced Game Development
- Principles of Strategic Communication
- Special Topics Class
- Capstone in Film and Media
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The application is "self-managed." This means that you must assemble all the components and submit them to the School of Communication Graduate Admissions office. If you are applying online, you may submit your application, personal statement, resume, and pay your application fee electronically.
Your official transcript(s) and all letters of recommendation must be submitted through the mail. Letters of recommendation should be submitted in a sealed and signed envelope on official letterhead.
A complete application consists of the following:
- Completed Application Form
- Application Fee
- College Transcripts
- GRE or Other Standardized Test Scores
- Letters of Recommendation
- Admissions Essay
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact American University Washington DC directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About American University Washington DC
American University Washington DC
Washington D.C., United States
The American University Washington College of Law is the law school of American University, a private research university in Washington, D.C., United States. It is accredited by the American Bar...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-17
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
