Computer Game Design, BS
Program Quick Facts
Credits
120
Start Terms
Fall
|Spring
Available
On Campus
Tuition
$8,956.50
estimated cost per semester
The video game industry is a rapidly expanding, multibillion-dollar market fueled by technologies like AI and AR/VR. Split between the Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences and the College of Arts & Sciences, DSU’s Computer Game Design program equips you with the technical and creative skills needed to thrive in this evolving field.
Through a project-based curriculum that blends programming, digital art, storytelling, and UX, you’ll learn to design and build immersive, interactive experiences. From your first concept to a fully developed game, you'll graduate with a portfolio that showcases your ability to collaborate, problem-solve, and bring ideas to life.
Knights of the Kitchen Table
Giant food monsters are attacking! As a Knight of the Kitchen Table, players work to stop the invasion by navigating challenges, solving problems, and protecting their home in this action-adventure experience.
Mi Scusi
Mi Scusi is an adventure game where players guide Scusi Man through a series of levels, find hidden items, complete tasks, and unlock new cosmetics and areas.
3 O'Clock Horror
3 O'Clock Horror is a Lovecraft-inspired narrative game about a man documenting the events of a single night in his great uncle’s mansion, as he works to piece together what happened at 3 a.m. during his visit.
Soul Searching
In this puzzle stealth game, players take on the role of a captured soul trying to escape a dark sorcerer’s dungeon. Navigate traps, avoid detection, and make your way out in time to warn the kingdom before the undead threaten the throne.
Wobblepop
It is an underwater bubble-popping challenge that is fast-paced and exciting. Pop your way through 30 different levels where the challenge is ever-progressive.
Cosmic Cleaner
This underwater game offers a fast-paced bubble-popping challenge. Players move through 30 progressively difficult levels, aiming to clear each stage as the difficulty increases.
Curse of Xolotl
Curse of Xolotl (pronounced Sho-lotl) is a first-person action game set in a futuristic Mesoamerican world.
Heretic Remake
This project reimagines the world of Heretic as a tribute and learning experience created by a dedicated student team of artists, programmers, and designers. The goal was to capture the feel of the original while updating the experience in the Unity engine. The game features dark magic, fast pacing, and intense, modernized gameplay.
Curriculum & experience highlights
Project-based learning
Throughout your studies, you’ll engage in project-based learning that reflects real industry workflows, starting with fundamentals and advancing through four major labs from concept to final product. By graduation, you’ll have multiple completed projects showcasing your technical skills. Here are just a few of the games DSU students have developed and put out into the world.
Industry tools and technologies
Students work with industry-standard tools like Unity, C# languages, 2D and 3D modeling software, and version control systems, all within a curriculum that evolves alongside trends such as AR/VR, mobile, and live-service gaming. AI is beginning to automate some tasks, while AR and VR are driving demand for designers who can create immersive, intuitive experiences.
Why choose DSU for game design?
Experienced faculty
Our faculty are experienced creatives and technologists with backgrounds in game studios and interactive design, bringing real-world insight into the classroom. They mentor students through technical challenges, creative decisions, user testing, and iteration—helping you develop both your skills and your unique design voice.
Affordable, high-quality education
DSU offers a cost-effective path into the gaming industry, combining high-quality instruction with access to modern technology without the heavy costs of many top design schools. You'll collaborate with peers from diverse creative and technical backgrounds, including computer science, animation, audio, and storytelling, mirroring the cross-disciplinary teamwork found in real game studios.
Faculty
Emerging opportunities in the evolving game landscape
The interdisciplinary nature of the program prepares students for careers in interactive media, virtual reality, and educational simulation. The global game industry continues to grow, with new opportunities emerging in AR/VR, mobile, and AI-assisted game creation. However, competition is strong in employment making a strong portfolio and technical skills vital. With global revenues projected to exceed $200 billion in the coming years, skilled designers with specialization and adaptability will continue to find opportunities across platforms and industries.
