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Game Design

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Game Design students explore the entire game design pipeline, from concept to execution.

Using both traditional drawing techniques and CGI tools, you’ll ideate and build both 2D and 3D assets to produce immersive gameplay experiences across mobile, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) platforms, as well as realistic environments and assets for game, film and animation.

Through sponsored projects with major companies that include Epic Games, Unity 3D and GM, you’ll gain valuable, direct experience with industry professionals.

78%

Entertainment Arts
Placement Rate
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STEM-Designated
Program

Toon Boom
Center of Excellence

Unreal Authorized

CCS’s Game Design program provides tools for visual storytellers to compete in one of the world’s fastest growing industries.

Galina Wachs

3D Render of a small robot with tv head sitting by a dumpster — Amalia Liakonis

Green Crystal Sword with Gold and Purple handle — Lucy Webb

Ruined tower with stylized textures similar to watercolor. — Sarah Johnson

Space station 3D model in a desert with a bright sun behind it. — Avery Miller

Red Gateway with pink tree and green grass — Lucy Webb

Through collaborative projects, industry partnerships, and citywide exhibitions, student work takes center stage—pushing boundaries, forging connections, and drawing on Detroit’s energy to shape bold ideas and future creative leaders.

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A student uses a virtual reality headseat to view a student projcet as part of the ARC lab partnership between Oakland University and CCS.

Your Future, In Motion

With our extensive industry connections spanning over a century, we ensure that the active learning our students engage in aligns with industry needs, preparing them for careers.

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Students work on projects in a game design lab with computers, Wacom tablets and artwork pinned to the wall.

Cutting-Edge Spaces for Creative Minds

Enjoy unlimited access to industry-standard facilities that prepare you for real-world production.

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Internationally, nationally and right here in Detroit, Game Design graduates pursue multiple avenues upon graduation

*Note: This information was gathered using Lightcast Labor Market Analytics and includes the median salary for the lifetime of a career in these specific professions. CCS alumni outcomes may vary.

Possible Career Choices

3D Artist

3D Character Artist

3D Modeler

3D Production Artist

3D Visualization Artist

Animator

Armature Builder

CG Artist

Character Animator

Cinematographer

Cinematics Director

Colorist

Compositor

Concept Artist

Creative Visualization Designer

Digital Designer

Digital Media Creator

Digital Product Designer

Director

Editor

Environment Artist

Flash Artist

FX Artist

Game Artist/Designer/Developer

Hair and Cloth Artist

Interactive Imaging

Layout Artist

Level Artist

Lighting Artist

Look Development Artist

Maquette Builder

Matchmover

Matte Painter

Mocap Artist

Motion Graphics Artist

Multimedia Specialist

Rigger

Stop Motion Animator

Storyboard Artist

Texture Painter

VFX Artist

VFX Supervisor

Videographer

Video Game Specialist

Video Producer

Weapon Artist

Web Artist

Sarah Boeving ’17

Game Artist, Mojang Studios
Fen Beatty ’16

Senior 3D Artist, ustwo games
Daphne Fiato ’22

Senior Environment Artist, Disney

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Through collaborative projects, industry partnerships, and citywide exhibitions, students push boundaries, forge connections, and draw on Detroit’s energy to shape bold ideas and future creative leaders.

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