The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Design at Northeastern University equips you to explore games as a powerful aesthetic and expressive medium. In a field rapidly expanding across diverse platforms and audiences, you will develop the skills to communicate complex ideas and emotions through interactive media. This undergraduate degree is designed for aspiring creators who are passionate about the art and craft of game development, encouraging you to cultivate your unique creative voice through critical analysis and hands-on practice in game studies and game design.
You will study full-time on campus over four years, engaging with a curriculum that spans foundational game design, game development with prototyping, and critical play. Through courses like Foundations of Game Design, Rapid Idea Prototyping for Games, and Game Interface Design, you will build practical skills. Your learning experience will culminate in a significant Game Design Capstone project, allowing you to apply your expertise. You will graduate prepared for diverse career pathways in the independent creative sector and the broader gaming industry.