Gaming has been integrated into how we learn, socialize, interact, and gather information. Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s undergraduate game design degree program combines the skills of interactive design, video production, graphic design, 3D modeling, and programming to give you the expertise to create video games for major platforms, consoles, mobile devices, and simulations.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s game design and development degree is one of the only four-year, accredited, video game designer degree programs in the region. Students enjoy the flexibility of day, evening or weekend classes in either 15-week semesters or 7-week blocks, as well as WilmU’s surprisingly affordable tuition.
The Game Design and Development degree program prepares you with the "Gaming Skill Set" that balances the programming courses and design courses needed to understand the pipeline of product creation, as well as an understanding of video and audio techniques, design interfaces and user experiences. On the back end, you’ll learn about project management and how to market your finished product.
Attending class in a lab environment that provides access to industry standard, constantly updated gaming software immerses you in the leading-edge technologies necessary for success. Hands-on project work guides you in creating a game developer portfolio to showcase your creations and impress prospective employers.
Use elective courses in this bachelor's program to complete a related Dual-Credit Certificate® while you earn your degree or accelerate into your next degree by incorporating master’s-level coursework. Dual-Credit courses can be applied to both this program and other, related WilmU programs. You may want to consider:
Cost of a typical 3-credit course.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ tuition is based on cost-per-credit.
You only pay for the courses you need to complete your game design degree.
Your B.S. in Game Design and Development prepares you for a successful career in a growing industry. Learn more about Career Resources.
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After a brief stint of trying to learn game development on my own, I looked for schools in the area where I could take some classes and meet other people interested in making video games. WilmU was close, affordable, and had conveniently just started a game design program, where I found a few like-minded individuals with whom I could learn, study and work. —Alessandro Pizzini, B.S. in Game Design & Development
