Overview

The Video Game Development and Design Department has two bachelor’s degree tracks: Game Development and Simulation Programming and Video Game Design.

The Video Game Design program of New England Institute of Technology will prepare students for entry-level and intermediate level careers in game design, animation, and visualization as well as for entry-level and intermediate level positions in a variety of digital media production environments. Building on the skills and knowledge acquired in the associate degree program, students will learn and refine advanced design and development skills utilized in the game industry.

Students will be immersed in high-level programs, concepts and design challenges that will aid in their development of communications skills, refine their mastery of 2D and 3D animation concepts and introduce them to new technologies and trends in the industry. An important component of the curriculum is assembling a portfolio that will include game assets developed by students. Graduates from this program will be eligible for entry-level to intermediate level positions such as game designer, character artist, environmental artist, technical artist, level designer, and visual effects animator.

Program Outcomes:

Students will:

Execute advanced user-centric, iterative, agile, design and development through industry standard methods and tools.

Demonstrate advanced design principles through effective visual communication projects.

Demonstrate advanced visualization and animation techniques using 2D and 3D tools.

Demonstrate advanced use of industry standard game engines and asset creation tools.

Create and execute professional-quality media.

Demonstrate the ability to act ethically and professional, with respect for all people and cultures, as an individual or as part of a team, through skillful visual, written, and oral communications.

Career Possibilities

Character Artist

Video Game Designer

Video Game Programmer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced 3D Modeling

Animation

3D Digital Sculpting

Game Engines

3D Scripting & Advanced Rigging

Game Analytics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-23 00:00:00

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New England Institute of Technology is a rolling admissions school.

Language

English

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Credits

92 alternative credits

Total Quarter Credit Hours = 92-96

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Greenwich, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your application through the Common Application or through NEIT’s application portal.
Secondary school (high school) transcript(s); if the transcript is not in English, the applicant must also submit a translated copy.
English Proficiency.

Applicants are also highly encouraged, though not required, to submit the following:

2-3 Letters of Recommendation from teachers, employers, coaches, mentors, etc. who know both your academic abilities and personality
A 300-500 word open-topic essay

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35925 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35925 USD / year

≈ 35925 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

35925 USD / year

≈ 35925 USD / year

Living costs

East Greenwich

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Program Outcomes:

Career Possibilities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

East Greenwich

Funding

Scholarships Information

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