Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

Through hands-on, project-based learning, MFA students study a range of topics from early digital games to highly-advanced 3D graphics. Students build a playable, portfolio quality game every semester in our Game Studio courses.

The New York Film Academy MFA students round out their education with history, business, and ethics of video games.

Upon completion of the MFA in Game Design, students have expertise in game design, with a selection of their best game content for use in their personal portfolios. The MFA program is rigorous and challenging and is recommended for aspiring game designers with ambitious goals in interactive media.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

The framework to build a fun, entertaining, and engaging game every semester

Instruction and mentorship from our experienced faculty of professional Game Designers

Access to industry-standard equipment and software

The ability to attend exclusive guest speaker events with industry experts such as Game Designers, Filmmakers, 3D Animators, and and more

In this program, students take advanced courses and workshops that teach the theories of game design and interactive storytelling.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

62 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, 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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General requirements

Completed Graduate (MA) Program Application

Application Fee ($75)
Undergraduate Degree Transcript
Narrative Statement
Letters of Recommendation
Creative Portfolio
Proof of English Proficiency (where applicable)

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

39800 USD / year

≈ 39800 USD / year
Out-of-State

39800 USD / year

≈ 39800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

39800 USD / year

≈ 39800 USD / year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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