Overview

At Art and Design - Games and Playable Media from University of California, Santa Cruz students obtain a degree focused on the design of game systems and other interactive experiences, including their connection to a wider arts context — with a full grounding in the fundamentals of artistic practice and expressive game development.

Careers

2D / 3D Artist

Game Designer

Game Programmer

Game Writer

Producer

Sound Designer

User Interface (UI) Designer

User Experience (UX) Designer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

3D Animation

Video Game Design

Production Technique

University Concert Choir

University Orchestra

Large Jazz Ensemble

West Javanese Gamelan Ensemble

Classical Guitar Ensemble

Balinese Gamelan

Wind Ensemble

Central Asian Ensemble

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Graphic Design Game Design View 657 other Bachelors in Graphic Design in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

3.0 GPA For California residents

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete a minimum of 15 college-preparatory courses ("a-g" courses), with at least 11 finished prior to the beginning of your senior year.

Earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or better (3.40 or better for a non-resident of California) in these courses with no grade lower than a C.

Proof of English Proficiency

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

50244 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 50244 USD per year during 48 months.
National

50244 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50244 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16044 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16044 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Santa Cruz

1710 - 2560 USD /month

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