BACHELOR of Science in Game design & development
Create interactive worlds that transcend devices and platforms.
Find out how the BSGDD is the right program for you:
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THE BSGDD
- Game design for an array of purposes and industries
- Best practices in gamification, including challenges and fun factor, balancing, level design, scoring and progression, user interface interaction mechanics, narration, functionality, usability and playability
- Game development skills utilizing effective, industry-proven approaches, tools, systems, platforms and devices
- Research methods and presentation skills for data and information science
- Recognition and analysis of ethical and policy concerns raised by new technologies
- Effective communication across cultures and with diverse peoples and groups
- How to craft effective, ethical solutions for gamification and game design and development challenges
"Game development is world building. In our Game Design and Development program, students join a creative community, building transformative worlds together based on their skills and imagination."
Diana Daly, Associate Professor of Practice
- Fall Semester: May 1
- Spring Semester: November 1
- Summer Term: May 1
Applications are currently open for Fall 2024 only.
- IN-STATE, ON-CAMPUS TUITION & FEES (UPPER DIVISION): $7,052.98 per semester
- OUT-OF-STATE & INTERNATIONAL, ON-CAMPUS TUITION & FEES: $20,787.48 per semester
Tuition, fees and other costs subject to change.
The BSGDD is a four-year, on-campus undergraduate degree requiring 120 units.
Students take a mix of courses from the following categories:
- Foundations and general education courses
- Core major
- Major technical core electives
- Research methods / data analysis
- Game Design and Development major electives
- Engagement course (capstone project)
- Minor or dual major courses
In the UArizona BSGDD, students are prepared for a wide variety of dynamic jobs across industries. Positions include:
- 3D artist
- Application developer
- Art director
- Computer programmer
- Concept artist
- Game designer
- Game tester
- Graphic designer
- Software developer
- Software quality assurance analyst
- Video game designer
- Web developer
Are you ready to create interactive worlds
that transcend devices and platforms?
Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Game Design and Development by contacting us at ischool-ugrad@arizona.edu or begin your application today: