Game Changer: LIU Post Launches Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Game Design and Development
New program led by award-winning industry expert
BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Gaming is expanding like never before, with the worldwide video game marketplace forecast to increase to $111 billion by 2015. The demand for software developers is forecasted to increase 22 percent by 2022. LIU Post's Digital Game Design and Development students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) program will master highly versatile and in-demand skills across all areas of game development, from programming and coding to design and story telling.
Key program features:
- Game Industry Expert Faculty: Led by Independent Games Festival and IndieCade Festival award-winning game developer and educator Ramiro Corbetta, who co-developed Sportsfriends for Playstation and PC/Mac/Linux.
- State-of-the-Art Digital Games Lab: Taught in a new, high-tech digital games lab featuring computers, projectors, TV screens, modern game consoles, and a variety of the latest software.
- B.F.A. + M.A. Option: Accelerated five-year dual degree program.
- Instructional Approach: Collaborative environment modeled after real-world game studios that teaches the art of teamwork while students master game development expertise.
- Experiential Learning: Access to internships in nearby New York City at renowned game studios such as Rockstar Games, Avalanche Studios, Arkadium, Dots, and Gameloft. And access to the on-campus LIU Post Student Innovation Incubator, a physical and virtual workspace for students to launch startup businesses and collaborate with successful entrepreneurs.
"LIU leading faculty provide our game design and development students with an unparalleled educational experience," said Dr. Kimberly R. Cline, President of LIU. "This program allows our students to bring their ideas to life, preparing them for one of the most dynamic career sectors in America."
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree for undergraduates is an extension of LIU Post's Master of Arts degree in Game Design. A minor in Digital Game Design and Development is also available for students in other majors who would like to expand their career options into this competitive industry.
Join Ramiro Corbetta, who will be taking over the @LIUPost Twitter handle on Wednesday, March 18, at 4 p.m., for a Twitter chat. Prospective students, parents, and media can follow the conversation and pose questions by tracking the hashtag #LIUPostGameOn during the hour-long event. To learn more about Digital Game Design and Development, visit liu.edu/post/gaming.
LIU
LIU is one of the nation's largest private universities. Since its founding in 1926, LIU has provided high quality academic programs taught by world-class faculty grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. LIU offers 500 accredited programs to 18,500 students in the New York City metropolitan region. LIU has an active network of more than 180,000 alumni that includes leaders in industries across the globe. LIU is recognized for its commitment to experiential education, service learning, and entrepreneurial thinking. LIU empowers students with skills they need to excel in the classroom, in their careers, and beyond. Visit liu.edu for more information.
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