Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Video Game Design at Houston Christian University offers immersive, hands-on opportunities in computer game development, supported by traditional art and design principles, training in narrative and game theory, and courses in animation. With this broad foundation and many opportunities for specialization, graduates of this program are uniquely prepared for both the aesthetic and technical aspects of video game development. Students also take a series of courses to develop a professional portfolio of work, preparing for both a required internship and a career in game development or interactive media following graduation.

Student Learning Outcomes

Understand video game theory and visual storytelling
Develop discipline-specific skills in a particular field of video game development
Prepare to work professionally within video game development and media-related industries

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Cinema and Animation
Animation Production
Game Theory
Portfolio, Pitching, Networking
Gameplay Implementation
Advanced Game Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

125 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, 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.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

High school transcripts from at least 9th, 10th, and 11th grades. We cannot accept regional test scores, such at WAEC. If our admissions department cannot evaluation the transcript directly, we will ask for a foreign transcript evaluation.
Proof of English proficiency: There are many ways to show your English proficiency, to include Duolingo or English as the language of instruction.
Copy of your passport (valid for 6 months in the future)
Financial documentation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38000 USD / year

≈ 38000 USD / year
Out-of-State

38000 USD / year

≈ 38000 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

38000 USD / year

≈ 38000 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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Student Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Houston

Funding

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