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Animation & Games Programs

University of Texas Dallas
Richardson , United States
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Bachelors
Major
Animation | Game Design | Game Development
Area of study
Arts | Information and Communication Technologies
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Introduction to Animation & Games Programs

The University of Texas at Dallas offers comprehensive programs in animation and games through the Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology. These programs are designed to equip students with the skills necessary to create and develop digital animations and games.


Program Overview

The Animation & Games Programs provide students with the opportunity to work in a simulated studio environment alongside faculty who are industry trendsetters with award-winning portfolios. The programs have connections to leading studios, developers, and tech companies, offering students a unique learning experience.


Program Details

  • The BA in Animation and Games and MFA in Animation are STEM-designated programs.
  • The programs cover a range of topics, including:
    • Visual narrative
    • Game mechanics
    • Experimental animation
    • Project development and management practices
    • Work on animated short/game

BA in Animation and Games

The BA program focuses on animation history and cultural contexts, as well as producing content for storytelling, aesthetic, problem-solving, or experimental purposes.


MFA in Animation

The MFA program covers the structure, content, and design of games, including game design practices for academic, experimental, independent, and commercial applications.


MFA Houdini Certification

The Bass School is a Certified Partner of SideFX, the developers of the procedural 3D art software Houdini. This certification demonstrates that students have exceptional skill using the industry-leading tool favored by professional technical artists working in the film, television, and games industries. The certification covers various aspects of Houdini, including:


  • VFX
  • Lighting / Rendering
  • LookDev
  • Modeling
  • Animation & Rigging
  • Character FX
  • Environment
  • Game Dev
  • AR/VR

Notable Achievements

The university's animation and games programs have been ranked highly, with the following achievements:


  • #2 Animation School in Texas (Animation Career Review 2025)
  • #2 Undergraduate Game Design Program in Texas (Princeton Review 2025)
  • #2 Graduate Game Design Program in Texas (Princeton Review 2025)
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