Game Design
Bachelor of Science
Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media
Programs of Interest
0The BS in Game Design prepares students to become storytellers, critical thinkers, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the field of games. Students often collaborate as part of interdisciplinary teams with programmers, artists, and musicians to master the iterative game design and development process to create polished experiences. Students build a portfolio showcasing their skills developing AAA, indie, and art games, as well as transformative play experiences on established and emerging platforms including augmented and virtual reality, tabletop, and other physical interfaces.
DePaul’s game design programs are nationally ranked by The Princeton Review and Animation Career Review.
For international students: this is a STEM-designated program, which can qualify you to extend your post-graduation stay in the United States.
Careers
Recent graduates of CDM’s game program have gone on to work at NeatherRealm Studios, Raven, Blizzard, Zynga, Bethesda, Zenimax, Iron Galaxy, Kongregate/Synapse, Trinket Studios, Jackbox Games, Schell Games, and more.
Several grads have gone on to form their own gaming companies, including Young Horses, whose indie hit Octodad was developed at DePaul.
DePaul Games
The BS in Game Design is part of DePaul Games community. At DePaul's Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media, game programs are all under the same roof, so you'll work collaboratively—as designers, programmers, producers, writers, artists or sound designers—to master the iterative development process and deploy games people love. Our innovative facilities, industry connections, and project-based opportunities prepare you for a wide range of careers across the field.
Faculty
Our School of Design faculty lead with heart and are experts in core and emerging design disciplines.