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NYFA's Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) in Game Design, available at our Los Angeles campus, immerses students in game creation while developing core competencies in design, analysis, coding, and storytelling.
Throughout the AFA program, learners collaborate in digital game studios, acquiring hands-on experience with agile development practices and professional software. The Game Studio course provides faculty guidance as students produce a playable digital game each term.
The rigorous AFA curriculum combines theoretical instruction with practical assignments to establish essential game design abilities. Graduates complete the program with a portfolio featuring digital artwork, level layouts, narrative concepts, character designs, and interactive gameplay elements. Additional program highlights include:
Structured semester-long project development, Guidance from our faculty of working Game Design professionals
Use of professional-grade tools and technology
Opportunities to learn from guest speakers including Game Developers, Film Directors, Animation Specialists, and other industry leaders