Video Game Design

Keiser University’s Associate of Science in Video Game Design covers the full range of skills required to produce polished, playable video games. Coursework spans character development, 3D modeling and animation, level design, game prototyping, game assembly, and programming fundamentals. Students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard game engines and the same tools used across professional game development studios. The program blends technical design training with creative coursework across computer graphics, interactive design, narrative design, and digital image editing, giving graduates a well-rounded foundation for careers as video game designers, game artists, and animators in the gaming industry and beyond.

Program Mission

The Video Game Design Program at Keiser University mission is ensuring students gain knowledge in the processes and skills required to produce assets and levels for games. Through immersing students in a hands-on curriculum, the program promotes creative and conceptual areas such as character development, 3D modeling and animation, game theory.

Program Goals

1. Educational Excellence. Students will apply knowledge of computer-based 3D modeling, animation theory and techniques, level and environmental design, texturing, and lighting for a variety of game genres.
2. Professional Development. Students will demonstrate the ability to master industry-standard 2D and 3D software and game engines.
3. Creative Problem Solving. Students will apply critical thinking skills and communicate effectively while demonstrating creative problem solving.
4. Career Readiness. Students will demonstrate preparedness for successful careers in entry-level positions as game modelers, animators, level designers, texture mappers and story developers.

Program Highlights

Students in the Video Game Design program gain hands-on experience across the full game development pipeline. The curriculum covers 3D animation, 3D modeling, texturing, level design, game prototyping, and programming fundamentals.

Small class sizes at Keiser University mean students receive individual attention from faculty with real-world experience in video game development and interactive media.

Graduates leave with a strong portfolio of completed projects and the technical skills and creative knowledge needed for entry-level roles as game designers, animators, and interactive media professionals.

Students who want to continue their education can build directly toward the Bachelor of Science in Animation and Game Design.

Gain Job-Ready Skills for a Video Game Design Career:

• Technical skills in 3D modeling and animation
• Game programming and game engine development fundamentals
• Level design and world building techniques
• Character development and character animation
• Interactive design and narrative design
• Computer graphics and digital image editing
• Creative problem-solving and design thinking
• Project management and time management in game production

Keiser University offers career-focused degree programs designed to support working adults, traditional students, and career changers. With on-campus, online, and hybrid learning options, experienced faculty, and comprehensive student support, Keiser helps learners achieve their personal and professional goals at all levels.

Applicants desiring to enter Keiser University must submit an application to the Admissions Office well in advance of the start date. This permits proper scheduling and assures availability of classroom space. Applications for winter, spring or fall semesters should be made as early as possible, as these entry dates are normally the time of greatest enrollment.

For students enrolling at Keiser University, credit for courses or degrees completed at another institution is subject to approval by the Dean of Academic Affairs. These courses or degrees must be similar in content and duration to those offered in the program for which an applicant has applied. The Dean of Academic Affairs makes the final decision of accepted transfer credits from the received transcript. However, only courses listed on official transcripts receive permanent official transfer credit. (To grant such credit, Keiser University must receive official transcripts--- those mailed directly to Keiser University by the previous institution---by the end of a student’s first semester.) Keiser University requires that, at a minimum, a student complete the final 25% of a program through the University. Active duty, reservists, and National Guard service members who are students can complete at a minimum 25% of a program at any time through the University and graduate. Transfer students are informed in writing of any credits accepted as transferable. Preliminary notification is presented, in most cases, prior to enrollment but in no case later than the end of a transfer student's first semester. Students are responsible for having official transcripts sent to Keiser University from their former institution(s). It may be necessary for students to forfeit some previously earned credit in the transfer process since college philosophies, objectives and programs may vary and change from year to year. Therefore, Keiser University makes no blanket statement or promise of acceptance of credits from any other institution.

To receive an Associate of Science degree in Video Game Design, students must complete 60 credit hours as described below. The length of this program is approximately 20 months (this will vary if a student transfers in credits).

A semester of sixteen (16) weeks may consist of four (4) consecutive four (4) week terms, two consecutive 8-week terms, or (1) consecutive sixteen (16) week semester of instruction.

Study on-campus at Florida locations with one class at a time. Small class sizes create an environment where faculty know students by name and provide individualized support throughout the program.

Keiser University charges tuition per 16-week semester according to the number of credit hours scheduled, not per program. The rates below are the university’s published Tuition and Fee Disclosure, effective Fall Semester 2026, and are subject to annual review.

Required fees

• Application fee — $55.00, one time on enrollment
• Registration fee — $145.00, one time on enrollment
• Education fee — $550.00 per semester, for programmatic participation and facilities resources

Other fees are charged per occurrence: withdrawal $100.00, re-entry $150.00, transcript $5.00, student ID replacement $15.00, returned check $35.00, late payment $10.00 and library late fee $10.00.

Financial aid

Students seeking aid complete the FAFSA using the university’s federal school code, 015159.

Estimated Student Costs

Required and Optional Fees for Programs: Fees are costs set by the university in addition to tuition (and room and board, if applicable). These fees may be required for your program or optional depending on the courses you take, and they support the costs associated with completing an approved program of study. Fees are defined in the university’s catalog or supplement and listed on the school’s billing statement or invoice. Fees that are optional will not be paid using GI Bill® benefits and will be the responsibility of the student choosing these additional options. For additional guidance, please see your Program Director or Admissions Counselor.

Graduates of Keiser University’s video game design program enter the workforce prepared for entry-level roles across the gaming industry and interactive media field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, labor statistics show continued demand for multimedia artists and animators, a category that includes many video game designers, driven by growth in video games, interactive design, and digital content creation. This program supports aspiring game designers by building practical knowledge across 3D modeling, animation, game programming, and level design, the same core skills that video game designers work with every day on professional game development teams.

Career Pathways in Video Game Design

• Game Designer
• 3D Modeler
• Character Animator
• Game Programmer
• UI Designer for Games
• Interactive Media Designer
• Visual Effects Artist
• Game Story Developer
• Game Asset Creator
• Digital Media Designer

While Keiser University provides employment placement assistance, it cannot promise or guarantee employment.

Keiser University’s video game design program gives aspiring game designers, animators, and game artists the hands-on training and technical knowledge needed to enter the gaming industry. With small class sizes and a curriculum built around real game development workflows, the program fits students at any stage of their creative career path. Whether entering fresh from high school, switching careers, or building on prior programming experience, Keiser provides the foundation to move forward with clarity and confidence.