About the course

Launched fall 2021, CCA?s BFA in Game Arts prepares today?s students to create tomorrow?s games. From video games to extended reality and from tabletop games to digital, students can explore the full possibility of what games can be. This fine-arts focused program is designed for students who want to push games into the future and develop an artistic practice that will constantly evolve through creativity and curiosity. Game Arts students learn more than just how to be a game industry professional, they learn how to be artistic leaders shaping the future of games and play. Games influence our culture in both obvious and surprising ways. Game Arts students at CCA learn how to make games as a form of art and commercial entertainment. In coursework, students prototype and experiment by translating their imagination into reality. They learn to sketch environments, tell interactive stories, develop characters, and digitally animate games. A cross-disciplinary program, students explore a range of art and design skills, allowing them to push what?s possible in game design.

　　It?s a field that lets you choose your own adventure. The global professional gaming industry is on a roll, with unprecedented employment growth in tabletop and video games alike. Entrepreneurial makers can distribute digital games directly to consumers through app marketplaces, work as freelancers for software and game companies, or develop their own studios. Throughout CCA?s curriculum and an internship, you?ll have opportunities to explore what direction you want to take and connect with game and animation studios in the Bay Area. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$207,168

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Oakland
Spring (January), 2024	San Francisco
Fall (August), 2024	San Francisco
Spring (January), 2025	San Francisco
Fall (August), 2025	San Francisco
Spring (January), 2026	San Francisco

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for California College of the Arts

High school and/or university transcripts , TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT-550, IELTS- 6.5, PTE Academic - 58 or greater

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at California College of the Arts. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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