Game Design

Build your game design skill set

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of game design with our range of game design courses taught by world-class game designers.

Our specialized game design courses provide a personalized education experience that will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to excel, all taught by experienced artists who have honed their craft at renowned studios like Blizzard, Ubisoft, Epic Games and EA.

We are an Unreal Engine Authorized Training Center and Unreal Academic Partner working closely with Epic Games to provide high-quality education with experienced mentors and industry best practices used in major studios.

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Game design study pathway

This comprehensive learning pathway will equip you for a future in game design. Learn the art of designing your own games using Unreal Engine and C++.

Upon the completion of each program in the pathway, students will receive a certificate and digital badge. Digital badges can be used in email signatures or digital resumes, and certificates can be displayed on portfolio websites and social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

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Game Design Essentials - 12 Weeks - Beginner 

Tuition - $3,600

Game Design Foundations I - 12 Weeks - Intermediate  

Tuition - $4,100

Game Design Foundations II - 12 Weeks - Intermediate  

Tuition - $4,500

Game Design Capstone - 12 Weeks - Advanced  

Tuition - $4,500

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Game design bootcamp

Ready to jump straight in? The game design bootcamp - all of the programs bundled into one - is the choice for you.

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Game Design Bootcamp - 48 Weeks - Beginner  

Tuition - $15,000

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A new kind of education

Get a more hands-on education with mentorship from top film and game experts, an industry-approved curriculum and a thriving creative community cheering you on. By giving you access to the most talented artists in the industry, we help you to become well-connected, trained, and prepared for life beyond school.

The SMU x Flatiron School difference: 

• Personalized job-focused training & career services
• Small class sizes (max 5 students)
• Weekly live call with your mentor + recorded video critiques
• Supportive and active community of peers, alumni, and mentors
• Flexible schedules and 100% online, study from anywhere!