DePaul Games

Build the Future of Games

Ranked a Top School for Game Design by The Princeton Review

Create interactive experiences, engineer real-time game systems, or develop spatial computing. At DePaul CDM, 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.

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Hands-On, Interdisciplinary Learning —
In and Out of the Classroom

DePaul Games is uniquely positioned in the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media, which houses the School of Design, School of Computing and School of Cinematic Arts. You'll learn and work in cross-disciplinary teams, and graduate prepared for a wide range of careers across the field.

Study globally or work on projects for community clients. Attend industry conferences, network with peers, and showcase your work at festivals. At DePaul, learning extends far beyond the classroom.

Whether you join student game organizations, complete in esports, or visit studios in Japan, our strong game community helps you connect with peers, expand your network and build your career.

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Study game design, programming or art

<div class="ck-content"><p>Explore cross-disciplinary, nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate game programs that fit your interests. You'll graduate with the skills and experience you need to make an impact in the field.</p></div>

Undergraduate Programs
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Game Design
Create immersive worlds, characters and mechanics for interactive games and experiences.
BS Game Design
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Game Programming
Combine software development of core game systems such as game engine and graphics programming with the study of game design and production.
BS Game Programming
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Computer Science + Animation
Get the skills you need to prepare you for a role as a Game Art Technical Director, serving as a bridge between game artists, designers, and programmers.
BS CS + Animation
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Computer Science
Concentration in Game Systems
Learn the foundations of software development with a focus on core game systems such as game engine and graphics programming, game physics, artificial intelligence, and more.
BS Computer Science
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
Animation
Concentration in Game Art
Receive in-depth instruction in the latest advanced game modeling and animation technology and practices, including motion capture, rigging, texturing, environment art, and digital sculpting.
BFA Animation
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Minors
Supplement your major program with a minor in game design, game technical director or animation technical director.
CDM Minors
Graduate Programs
MASTER OF FINE ARTS
Game Design
Develop your unique design perspective and create games that are meaningful while building the skills to lead.
MFA Game Design
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Game Programming
Architect and implement a real-time game engine, apply advanced rendering techniques, and create large-scale software systems.
MS Game Programming
MASTER OF ARTS
Animation
Concentration in Technical Artist
Equip yourself for a range of technical roles, from the complex jobs of riggers, next generation modelers and motion capture artists to the hybrid specialization of the Technical Artist, bridging art and engineering.
MA Animation
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Software Engineering
Concentration in Real-Time Software and Game Systems
Learn the foundations of software development with a focus on real-time systems, including GPU programming, multithreaded development, network programming, and more.
MS Software Engineering
Combined Degree Programs
DePaul’s combined bachelor’s + master’s degree programs allow you to earn both your undergraduate and graduate degrees in as few as five years. You’re able to do this because some of the courses you’ll take during your senior year will count toward both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The MS in Game Programming, MA in Animation and MS in Software Engineering can be combined with any undergraduate major.

DePaul is certified by Epic Games as an Unreal Academic Partner, which recognizes university programs committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities and resources that create positive outcomes for students with a variety of personal and career objectives.

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