Game Art

About this Area

Develop your artistic vision while learning to create compelling games through a balance of creative exploration, technical practice and collaborative production. You'll build skills in 2D and 3D game art, worldbuilding, interactive storytelling and game development while exploring games as a powerful form of cultural expression. As you grow, you'll work with artists and designers across disciplines, experiment with industry tools and technologies, and develop a professional portfolio. Flexible degree pathways make it possible to tailor your education to your goals while preparing for careers in game development and interactive media.

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Program Offerings

Discover Game Art Degree Programs

Create immersive games through hands-on collaboration, artistic exploration and industry-informed production while building the creative and technical skills to bring interactive worlds to life. With flexible degree pathways, you can shape an education that supports your interests and prepares you for careers in game development and interactive media.

Fall 2027 Majors & MinorsTransfer Applicants & Current Students

Beginning in Fall 2027, you can explore flexible degree pathways within the Cornish Game Art offerings. If you would like to transfer into any of these degrees in Fall 2027, please discuss with your advisor to ensure a smooth transition.

Game Art, BFA, BA & Minor

Explore the Game Art BFA, Game Art BA or Game Art minor as you create immersive 2D and 3D game art, develop interactive worlds and build the creative and technical skills for careers in game development and interactive media. Through hands-on collaboration, industry-standard tools and portfolio-building experiences, you’ll prepare to bring original ideas to life while tailoring your education to your creative goals.

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Whether you’re hoping to transfer to Cornish or are already enrolled at Cornish College of Arts at Seattle University, here is how you can study game art during the 2026/2027 academic year.

Game Art, BFA

Create immersive games by combining artistic creativity with technical game development skills, from 2D and 3D art to worldbuilding, interactive storytelling and game engine production. You’ll collaborate with artists across disciplines, build a professional portfolio through real-world projects and capstone work, and prepare for careers in Seattle’s thriving game industry and beyond.

Apply for the 2026/2027 Year

Application Process

See What’s Required to Apply

Choosing a college is about finding the program that best supports your goals. At Cornish, we look for students who are passionate about their area of study and eager to grow.

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All applicants must submit a Seattle University application, application fee or approved waiver, recommendations, and a writing sample. Review the specific requirements for your Cornish program before you apply.

How to Apply

See Portfolio Requirements

If you’re applying to a BFA program, you’ll submit a portfolio as part of your application. Portfolios give Cornish the opportunity to see your artistic interests, potential, and commitment to your creative practice. You do not need to create new work specifically for your portfolio; your strongest recent work is often the best representation of your abilities and interests. BA degree program applicants do not have to submit a portfolio.

Game Art Portfolio Requirements

Game Art

Faculty + Staff

Dedicated to mentoring the next generation of creatives, Cornish faculty combine extensive professional expertise with a passion for teaching students how to develop the skills, confidence and vision to succeed in the arts.