Savannah College Of Art And Design

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A., M.F.A.

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

Offering a true game design program, from concept through final production, SCAD is recognized as one of the top programs in the United States.

Students learn from a professionally engaged and connected faculty, including award winners and experts in their fields who bring to the classroom years of experience in game development, game studies and interactive design.

Students develop their visual aesthetic by learning critical interactive design, conceptual, technical and analytical skills, and by achieving a mastery of industry-standard tools.

Students use the same high-end hardware and software used throughout the profession: a full motion capture lab, green screen and Wacom Cintiq displays; as well as Autodesk Maya, the Unreal Engine, ZBrush, 3ds Max; and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Flash, C++ and ActionScript.

The M.A. and M.F.A. in interactive design and game development are offered at SCAD Savannah, SCAD Atlanta, SCAD Hong Kong and via SCAD eLearning.

Accreditation:

The Savannah College of Art and Design is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Eligibility Requirements:

SCAD encourages applications from students who demonstrate successful completion of appropriate coursework on the undergraduate level and adequate preparedness to undertake graduate-level study. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor’s degree before enrollment in the graduate program. All applicants are evaluated individually according to previous educational experience and level of achievement. Please see website for admission information.

International Student Requirements:

SCAD welcomes students from throughout the world. Please see website for international student requirements.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

30960 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

30960 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Schools of Art and Music

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999