Northeastern University

USA
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Animation for Games

Offered at Northeastern University, USA
FieldGrad Cert Animation for Games
Duration6 months
Tuition18752.00

Overview

3D animation for games blends character creation, rigging, and real-time storytelling to prepare you for production workflows used in the gaming industry. You’ll build practical skills in industry-standard tools and visual principles for lighting, surfacing, motion, and effects.The Graduate Certificate in Animation for Games is offered at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada and is visa-eligible at participating locations.

About this programme

Overview

The Animation for Games program at Northeastern University focuses on 3D animation techniques that integrate character creation, rigging, and immersive storytelling. This graduate certificate equips students with hands-on experience using industry-standard tools, fostering essential skills in visual principles such as lighting, surfacing, motion, and special effects.

This program is available at various Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada, and is visa-eligible at select locations.

  • Award: Graduate Certificate
  • Focus: 3D character modeling, rigging, animation for games, interactive narrative, and XR concepts
  • Delivery: Campus-based (Northeastern University; locations in the United States and Canada)
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Visa eligibility: Visa-eligible at participating Northeastern campuses

What you'll study

The curriculum is designed to blend technical production skills with interactive media and storytelling concepts. Core courses include:

  • 3D Character Modeling and Rigging
  • 3D Character Animation for Games
  • Interactive Media Studies
  • Digital Video Essentials
  • XR: Virtual and Augmented Reality
  • Interactive Narrative Development

Curriculum highlights: Students will learn to prepare characters for animation, create motion specifically for games, and connect animation choices to visual narratives and immersive experience design.

Note: For full curriculum details, including module sequencing and any capstone or thesis requirements, please consult the program website.

Entry requirements

Specific GRE or GMAT score requirements for this program are not indicated, and no minimum GPA requirement is mentioned.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Animation for Games program can pursue a variety of roles in the gaming industry, including positions in game design, animation, and interactive storytelling. The skills acquired during the program prepare students for dynamic careers in a rapidly evolving field, where creativity and technical proficiency are in high demand.

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