BACHELOR of Science in Game design & development
Create interactive worlds that transcend devices and platforms.
Find out how the BSGDD is the right program for you:
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THE BSGDD
- Game design for an array of purposes and industries
- Best practices in gamification, including challenges and fun factor, balancing, level design, scoring and progression, user interface interaction mechanics, narration, functionality, usability and playability
- Game development skills utilizing effective, industry-proven approaches, tools, systems, platforms and devices
- Research methods and presentation skills for data and information science
- Recognition and analysis of ethical and policy concerns raised by new technologies
- Effective communication across cultures and with diverse peoples and groups
- How to craft effective, ethical solutions for gamification and game design and development challenges
"I like how hands-on the classes are in the Game Design & Development program, allowing us to experience various roles in game development and learn about game design and development by actively completing work in each role. This is especially important because of how portfolio-driven the game industry is. Finished projects and the knowledge to create independent work are key to success."
Elijah Parent, BSGDD '25
The BSGDD is a four-yea undergraduate degree requiring 120 units offered at the University of Arizona's main campus.
Students take a mix of courses from the following categories:
- Foundations and general education courses
- Core major
- Major technical core electives
- Research methods / data analysis
- Game Design and Development major electives
- Engagement course (capstone project)
- Minor or dual major courses
In the U of A BSGDD, students are prepared for a wide variety of dynamic jobs across industries. Positions include:
- 3D artist
- Application developer
- Art director
- Computer programmer
- Concept artist
- Game designer
- Game tester
- Graphic designer
- Software developer
- Software quality assurance analyst
- Video game designer
- Web developer
Are you ready to create interactive worlds
that transcend devices and platforms?
Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Game Design and Development by contacting us at infosci-ugrad@arizona.edu or begin your application today: