Overview

The Entertainment Design programme at Art Center College of Design provide the technological tools, industry expertise, and Hollywood connections. Craft conceptual worlds, spirited animated characters, immersive games, and high-flying theme parks using leading edge software, 3D and 2D techniques, and dynamic design principles. Launch your career with a robust portfolio and a stellar network of entertainment design professionals.

What You’ll Learn

Learn from leading Hollywood concept designers, animators, and game designers in ArtCenter’s entertainment design major. Our faculty of creators are working at the top of their game for the most sought-after companies in the gaming, animation and film industries, including Blizzard Entertainment, Riot Games, Disney, DreamWorks, Marvel, Nickelodeon, Sony Pictures Animation, Treyarch, Santa Monica Studio, and Insomniac Games (to name a few).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concept Art 1
Figure Drawing & Anatomy 1
CG 1 Fundamentals
Entertainment Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pasadena, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

A nonrefundable application fee of $50 is required when submitting the online application.
Transcripts from all high schools and colleges attended are required. Unofficial transcripts that clearly list your name and the institution’s name can be uploaded through the online application or submitted through the applicant portal.
Portfolio Requirements
Essays
English as a Foreign Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

55182 USD / year

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Out-of-State

55182 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

55182 USD / year

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Living costs

Pasadena

United States

1629 - 2760 USD / month

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

Funding

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