Overview

The Animation Game Design program from Kent State University prepares students for careers by developing technical competency, creative/independent problem solving and conceptual understanding necessary for the challenges of a career in the creative industries.

Upon graduation, students have created a professional-quality portfolio to enter the field of content creators and are prepared for jobs in technical illustration, two- and three-dimension modeling, game design, animation, artistic production and exhibition. Students are guided in selecting courses that support a given concentration. They can take courses in various aspects of art, design and film/video.

The Animation Game Design major comprises the following concentrations:

The Animation concentration involves bringing motion to still objects or displaying a sequence of still images to create the illusion of motion or life. Animation involves more than just character motion; it includes motion graphics, video editing, special effects, cameras and video output. Students learn how to animate characters, elements of environments and graphics.
The Game Design concentration provides the environment and content creation in two- and three-dimension models. The focus is on the design part of game environments to be used on platforms such as personal computers, smart phones and game consoles.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Demonstrate current skills in two- and three-dimension modeling, animation and game design.

Apply design thinking to technological problems, including demonstrating familiarity with design thinking applicable to their professional work.

Demonstrate an understanding of the ethics (and legal issues) closely associated with fields of modeling, animation and game design.

Demonstrate effective communication skills — both verbally and in written form — with technical, business and design professionals, including effective communication as individuals and as part of a project team.

Participate in and lead multidisciplinary project teams, demonstrating theoretical and practical understanding of team dynamics.

Demonstrate appreciation for diverse cultures and individual differences and reflect that appreciation in their work.

Engage in continuous learning, as well as research and assess new ideas and information to provide the capabilities for lifelong learning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Two Dimension Graphics

Modeling and Texturing

Mixed Reality

Digital Sculpting

Gaming and Culture

Animation Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Nationals: Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States
New Philadelphia, United States
North Canton, United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

A copy of your Passport Biographical Page.

English Language Proficiency scores

Secondary School Graduation Certificate/Diploma/Attending Certificate (Certified English translation and original language).

Secondary School Transcripts/detailed mark sheets (Certified English translation and original language).

Financial guarantee (bank statements) that show sufficient funds to cover educational and living expenses.

Kent State Affidavit of Financial Support is required when you are funded by a sponsor(s). For example: parent, sibling, relative, friend, government, organization or institute/school.

Financial documents are only required after acceptance.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24300 USD / year

≈ 24300 USD / year
Out-of-State

24300 USD / year

≈ 24300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13850 USD / year

≈ 13850 USD / year

Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Kent

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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