Launch a career in Game Design
Master the art of game design
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of game design with our range of game design courses taught by world-class game designers.
From creating your own game from scratch to launching your first title to market, we have you covered. 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.
Game Design study pathway
This complete study pathway will prepare you for a career in game design. You'll discover what it takes to make an addictive game and build your own with Unreal Engine to add to your portfolio.
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.
Game Design Essentials - 12 Weeks - Beginner
Pay Upfront Tuition - $3,600
Game Design Foundations I - 12 Weeks - Intermediate
Pay Upfront Tuition - $4,100
Game Design Foundations II - 12 Weeks - Intermediate
Pay Upfront Tuition - $4,500
Game Design Capstone - 12 Weeks - Advanced
Pay Upfront Tuition - $4,500
Game design bootcamp
Ready to jump straight in? The game design bootcamp - all of the programs bundled into one - is the choice for you.
Game Design Bootcamp - 48 Weeks - Beginner
Pay Upfront Tuition - $15,000
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 NJIT // Flatiron 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!
Game Design Programs
Whether you’re ready to jump into a bootcamp or looking for an intro class, we have a program for you.
Let’s Get You Hired!
Career services are included with each capstone and bootcamp program. Designed by and for tech professionals, you’ll experience a full, technical interview process from start to finish, getting direct and personalized feedback each step of the way.
Step 1: Apply
Our application process is simple and free!
1. Fill our your application here
2. Pay your $99 deposit to hold you
Expect bi-weekly meetings with your coach to review:
- Wins & challenges
- Review your Huntr tracker
- Interview prep
- Salary negotiations
During the first week of the Capstone, week 10 of a full-time bootcamp / week 30 of a part-time bootcamp
Expect bi-weekly meetings with your coach to review:
- Wins & challenges
- Review your Huntr tracker
- Interview prep
- Salary negotiations
During the first week of the Capstone, week 10 of a full-time bootcamp / week 30 of a part-time bootcamp
Weekly or bi-weekly meetings with your coach to review:
- Wins & challenges
- Review your Huntr tracker
- Interview prep
- Salary negotiations
Weekly or bi-weekly meetings with your coach to review:
- Wins & challenges
- Review your Huntr tracker
- Interview prep
- Salary negotiations
Weekly or bi-weekly meetings with your coach to review:
- Wins & challenges
- Review your Huntr tracker
- Interview prep
- Salary negotiations
Possible Careers
Level Designer
Level designers are responsible for the overall architecture of a game’s levels, including layout, environments, and events. Level designers also design characters and ensure that the levels fit the story and gameplay.
Game Artist
A game artist creates the visual elements of a video game, often in both 2D and 3D formats. This can include components such as characters, environments, textures, and user interface (UI) elements.
Bootcamp Courses
Whether you’re a beginner or already have experience, we have programs for your skill level and area of interest.
Game Design Capstone
Create a polished game design portfolio to showcase to employers
Game Design Foundations I
Learn to deconstruct games, tackle design problems, create great user experiences, write design documents, and develop a game pitch. Finish with a playable game!
Game Design Essentials
Learn game design from industry-leading game designers, with mentorship from experts in the industry to elevate your skills.
FAQs
Yes! Upon the completion of each program in the pathway, you will receive a certificate of completion from Flatiron School.
Yes, the $99 deposit is required to secure your spot in your chosen cohort. Here's how it works:
- For bootcamp participants: You'll pay the $99 deposit once to secure your spot in the full bootcamp program.
- For course-by-course approach: You'll be required to pay the $99 deposit for each individual course in your chosen pathway.
The good news is that your deposit counts toward your total tuition cost. This non-refundable deposit ensures your place in the program while demonstrating your commitment to your tech education journey.
Yes, all programs offered by NJIT + Flatiron are delivered entirely online. This format provides flexibility and convenience, allowing you to learn from anywhere while balancing other commitments. The online experience includes live interactive virtual classes led by skilled instructors, collaborative projects, and comprehensive support services to ensure a rich and engaging learning journey.
Your monthly financed payment is based on your credit score. The amount shown reflects the lowest possible rate. To explore your financing options, schedule a call with an admissions representative today.
Our programs are not currently set up to accept military benefits, such as the GI Bill, as a form of payment directly from the student at this time. However, if your military benefits can be arranged to pay the school directly, this may be an option in rare cases.
No, you do not need a college degree to enroll in our programs. A high school diploma or GED is the only educational requirement. Our programs are designed to be accessible to a wide range of students with diverse backgrounds.
No, we do not accept FAFSA or traditional financial aid for our programs. However, we do offer loans for full-time students, as well as interest-free installment plans and upfront payment options for everyone else. Please contact us for more details about these flexible payment options.
It is occasionally possible to skip the Essentials program and go directly to Foundations I. However, we highly recommend that most students do not skip Essentials as it covers a tremendous amount of information and skills that will be used throughout the entire career pathway program and will require some catching up if skipped. The Essentials program is still difficult and covers a great deal of material that is necessary for proceeding in the following programs and won't be reviewed in Foundations. All of the future program material will build upon the essentials. If you would like to be considered to enter directly into the Foundations-level programs, you'll be required to submit materials demonstrating your proficiency in the materials covered in the Essentials program.
Nope! This program is designed for complete beginners—no experience required.
Still have questions?
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