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University of Wisconsin-Stout · School of Art & Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Game Design & Development
On-campus BFA in which students build the visual elements of games, from concept art and 2D/3D assets to animation, lighting and user interface design. Students enter as Pre-BFA and are accepted into the major through a portfolio review.
Dedicated BFA in Game Design & Development with an art focus.
Source: uwstout.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list dedicated game degrees and officially named game concentrations at institutionally accredited US schools. Eligibility rules
Core art and design skills including drawing, 3D modeling and animation, followed by three capstone advanced project courses in which art and computer science students make games in teams.
Portfolio required
A portfolio is required for acceptance into the BFA major (students first enter as Pre-BFA). Pathway 1: independent portfolio of 12 examples of recent work submitted before the first year. Pathway 2: FYX portfolio of up to 12 images, commonly submitted in the second semester.
Format: 12 examples of work in any media plus an essay saved as one PDF; electronic submission with a $10 fee
Official portfolio instructions
Source: uwstout.edu · verified October 12, 2026We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances. How to prepare a game design portfolio
Portfolio deadline
Feb. 1 (Priority Deadline) or April 1 (Regular Decision) · for Fall (year not printed) - Pathway 1 BFA portfolio
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: uwstout.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Estimated undergraduate tuition + fees, Wisconsin Resident (15 credits per semester, one year)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $11,767 | per academic year · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: uwstout.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Estimated undergraduate tuition + fees, Minnesota Resident (15 credits per semester, one year)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $13,773 | per academic year · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: uwstout.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Estimated undergraduate tuition + fees, Midwest Tuition & MSEP (15 credits per semester, one year)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $15,898 | per academic year · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: uwstout.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Estimated undergraduate tuition + fees, Non-Resident (15 credits per semester, one year)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $20,939 | per academic year · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: uwstout.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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