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Game Art Degrees

About This Program

Looking for a bachelor’s degree in game art? When you study at Full Sail, you’ll learn to create 3D content to suit any game – no matter the mood, genre, or platform.

As an artist, you understand that even the smallest details contribute to a rich user experience. It’s a unique perspective that colors your worldview, and extends to imagined spaces, characters, and scenarios. In this coursework, you’ll work your way through project-based classes structured with a production pipeline that mimics those found at professional game studios. You’ll focus on interactive 3D, animation, modeling, lighting, and environment art, as well as material and texture creation. The associate-level portion will help you build foundational knowledge, followed by advanced concepts in the bachelor’s curriculum.

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Upcoming Start Dates

  • January 6
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  • March 3
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HOW THIS WORKS

This undergraduate program is structured with two areas of focus that, when completed, will provide you with two distinct degrees. First, you’ll complete associate-level classes designed to give you foundational knowledge while still featuring focused core classes in your area of study.

You’ll then transition seamlessly into the bachelor’s portion of the program, where advanced courses will allow you to expand your skills and give you even more hands-on experience.

Bachelor Completion Program

DEGREE NAME

Visual Arts Bachelor of Science Completion Program with a Concentration in Game Art

ART SAMPLE REQUIREMENT

Applicants to this program must submit two art samples that demonstrate artistic skill in observational art. For more information and how to prepare, please visit our FAQs.

STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY
  • I could spend hours sketching and painting.
  • I often make fan art celebrating games, movies, or shows I love.
  • I appreciate the detail of artwork in video games.
  • The idea of working in a fast-paced industry excites me.
  • I sometimes draw things I see in real life.
  • I find bad art distracting.
  • I pay attention to the small details that others miss.

Ready to start? Begin your application.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Game Animation - Students learn techniques to digitize motion, edit sequences, and develop an understanding of simulated motion.

Motion Capture - Students have their first opportunity to produce animated sequences for gameplay, developing an understanding of animation as it applies to the game industry.

Texture Painting and Sculpting - Using digital sculpting, painting, and photo-sourcing techniques, students will create and apply textures and materials for use in current game engines.

Campus Catalog & Sequence for This Program

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Associate Program

DEGREE NAME

Game Art Associate of Applied Science

ART SAMPLE REQUIREMENT

Applicants to this program must submit two art samples that demonstrate artistic skill in observational art. For more information and how to prepare, please visit our FAQs.

STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY
  • I could spend hours sketching and painting.
  • I often make fan art celebrating games, movies, or shows I love.
  • I appreciate the detail of artwork in video games.
  • The idea of working in a fast-paced industry excites me.
  • I sometimes draw things I see in real life.
  • I pay attention to the small details that others miss.

Ready to start? Begin your application.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Art Creation for Games - This course introduces students to the process of modeling and texturing real-time 3-D content. Students will develop gaming models of simple and complex props and various game environments.

Texture Painting & Sculpting - Using digital sculpting, painting, and photo-sourcing techniques, students will create and apply textures and materials for use in current game engines.

Environment Art - This course trains students in the techniques involved in modern game-environment creation. Students will gain a deeper technical understanding and will develop assets for use in a game engine.

Campus Catalog & Sequence for This Program

Online Catalog & Sequence for This Program

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Full Sail's Project LaunchBox™

Project LaunchBox™ is a Full Sail program that provides students with powerful technology to help create projects. All of your files, multimedia creations, and coursework are at your fingertips 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Request more information about this program.

Package specifications are subject to change. Some Project LaunchBox™ components are distributed during students' second year; some Project LaunchBox™ components are downloadable items.

Project Launchbox

Package specifications are subject to change. Some Project LaunchBox™ components are distributed during students' second year; some Project LaunchBox™ components are downloadable items.

Included Components

  • MSI Laptop
  • MSI 3-yr Warranty
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Download)
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Xencelabs Medium Pen Tablet

Other Software Taught in this Program

  • Autodesk Maya­
  • Autodesk Motion Builder­
  • Maxon One (Download)
  • Motion Analysis Cortex
  • Unreal Game Engine

Admissions & Financial Aid

A Different Admissions Process

No traditional application deadlines — Classes begin monthly for most programs, so you can apply anytime and start on the date that works best for you.

Program design and course order — You do not need to sign up for specific classes every semester – all of our programs have a predetermined program design and course order.

Accelerated Pace — Full Sail's programs are taken on an accelerated schedule, allowing you to graduate sooner.

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Funding Your Education

Tuition — Our tuition includes all costs for the full degree program, as well as all associated expenses, including textbooks, manuals, media, production materials, lab and technology fees, and Project LaunchBox™ - a personal technology package featuring hardware and software customized to each degree program.

Scholarships — We know that funding your education is a substantial investment. That's why Full Sail University offers a variety of scholarships for qualified students.

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