Overview
Key facts
- Taught by internationally recognized faculty at The University of Texas at Dallas, MFA students participate in a culture of community and critique while developing their own creative uses and critical investigations of game practice and technology in artistic practices.
- The MFA program in Game Development ensures that students gain a broad understanding of their chosen field or discipline, can apply their knowledge in new, creative ways, and can communicate and work effectively in collaborative environments.
- Students learn to present their work, incorporate feedback, and situate their practice within aesthetic, historical and cultural contexts. After completing their coursework, students develop a thesis project that includes a public presentation component.
Programme Structure
Course include:- Educational Games Studio
- Building Virtual Worlds
- Interactive Narrative
- Special Topics in Game Development
- Games, Education, and Simulation
- Interactive Environments
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Game Design View 58 other Masters in Game Design in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants to the MFA program should have:
- A previous academic degree (BA, BS, MA, MFA) in an appropriate field of study (e.g., art, computer science, design, film/video production, media studies, etc.).
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale, especially in upper-division undergraduate or graduate work.
- Letters of Recommendation: Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who can judge the candidate’s potential for success in the master’s degree program.
- Personal Statement: Applicants should submit a 500–700-word essay explaining their work or research.
- Additional Materials: Applicants to the MFA program should submit a collection of original artworks demonstrating their artistic range and skills as evidence of previous course work and/or expertise in the creative arts and digital media and technology.
- Students who take the TOEFL must receive a score of at least 80 on the internet-based test.
Tuition Fee
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29548 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14774 USD per semester during 24 months. -
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29548 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14774 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
15168 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7584 USD per semester during 24 months.
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Scholarships Information
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