Game Art Degree
Turn your creative vision into career-ready skills. Start building worlds on day one.
Why Champlain College?
RANKED IN THE TOP 10 NATIONALLY
The Princeton Review consistently ranks our Game Design programs among the best in the nation.
REAL STUDIO EXPERIENCE
Work alongside programmers, designers, and producers in our Game Studio Experience – mimicking professional game development from concept to completion.
ARTISTRY MEETS TECHNOLOGY
While other programs choose between traditional or digital art, we combine both – giving you the complete skillset today’s studios demand.
PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS
Present your portfolio to recruiters from Insomniac, Activision, Ubisoft and more at our annual Senior Show – your direct pipeline to the industry.
Academic Excellence
Program Highlights
- Learn from faculty who are experts in their fields and well-connected professionally
- Become the ultimate collaborator and an effective communicator through the Game Studio Experience
- Graduate with a fully functioning game on your resume and present it to recruiters at the Game Senior Show
- Attend conferences and competitions around the country and internationally
Facts & Stats
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Special Effects Artists and Animators earn competitive salaries, reflecting the high demand for their specialized skills, according to major job boards.
of Game Art majors in the Class of 2024 were employed within six months after graduation.
Your Career Outlook
Champlain’s Game Art program gives you an immediate advantage – you’ll graduate with a portfolio of professional-quality work and real studio experience that employers are looking for.
Where you might work…
- AAA game studios
- Independent game developers
- Animation studios
- Film production companies
- Architecture visualization firms
The Game Development classes have prepared me for what it would be like working on a real game development team. As the years have passed, our process has become more industry-level. I believe that if I transitioned into a fulltime position on a real team tomorrow, I would have a strong grasp on the work.
Campus Meets Community
Life is different here. At Champlain, it’s about living a style of life—a life that’s fun, full, meaningful, surprising, entertaining, supported, healthy, diverse, memorable, and connected to your academic and professional goals.
Anthropic
Through a new partnership with Anthropic, a leader in AI safety and research, Champlain is integrating AI literacy and innovation into the student experience. You’ll learn how to think critically, work responsibly with AI, and use it to solve real-world challenges. Gain future-proof skills across every discipline and be ready for what’s next in AI and beyond.
