Overview

Carroll University's unique Video Game Design major will prepare you for a career in game design and development. As a student in this major, you will learn design thinking as it applies to the game design process.

Quick Facts:

You will develop skills in creating graphics, sound and writing for games, and will learn basic coding principles.

Upon graduation, a Video Game Design major will be able to:

Design a video game through a process of defining intended user experiences, ideation, prototyping, analysis and critique, playtesting and revising in order to achieve a successful final game design
Verbally and visually communicate their video game designs effectively to others, using design-specific vocabulary
Describe, analyze and evaluate video game designs
Acquire and apply fundamental skills in three artistic areas—graphics, sound and writing
Employ basic programming skills to build a digital prototype of a game
Work independently or as part of a small team to design and develop a video game for public release

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Video Game Design
Visual Narrative: 2D and 3D Design
Interactive Fiction Writing
Video Game Studies
Digital Toolbox - Photoshop/ Illustrator

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

More details

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and you'll receive an admissions decision within two weeks of submitting a complete application.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waukesha, 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

Admission to Carroll can be based on the following factors:

High school course work

High school/college grades (GPA)

Written portion of the ACT is not required

Co-curricular involvement

Community service activities

Work experience

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

41200 USD / year

≈ 41200 USD / year
Out-of-State

41200 USD / year

≈ 41200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41200 USD / year

≈ 41200 USD / year

Living costs

Waukesha

United States

1283 - 2128 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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Quick Facts:

Upon graduation, a Video Game Design major will be able to:

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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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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