Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Game Development

The MFA Game Development program allows students to further their careers by synthesizing traditional art and design fundamentals with today’s groundbreaking technologies. Students level up their skills through hands-on prototyping of game mechanics and art creation, followed by creating a thesis project and an industry-quality portfolio.

Unit Requirements

Degree Requirements

MFA Game Development Degree Requirements

• Successful completion of the Final Thesis Project
• Minimum grade of C in all required 63 units
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and the following Academic Study requirement:
  • 1 Art Historical Awareness & Aesthetic Sensitivity course
  • 1 Cross-Cultural Understanding course

About Academy of Art University

Academy of Art University aims to defy the ordinary and create the extraordinary. We offer over 120+ degree programs in art and design, and 29 degrees that intersect with the world of innovative technology qualifying for STEM OPT. Through our career-centered curriculum, award-winning faculty, and real-world projects, we prepare our talented students for exciting and rewarding creative careers.