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Associate of Multimedia Arts in Animation and Game Design

Peralta Community College District - Berkeley City College

Berkeley, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Associate in Arts in Multimedia Arts: Animation and Game Design at Berkeley City College.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Multimedia Arts: Animation and Game Design
Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
Communicate findings clearly
And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.

Career outcomes

Medical visualization
Game design
Pre-visualization
Game level design
3D modeling
Technical direction
2D and 3D animation
Computer graphics special effects
Layout design
Look development
Visual simulation

Curriculum

Associate degree of 60 semester units: a set of in the major plus general education and electives. Main courses include Introduction to Digital Art
Design Thinking
Scriptwriting and Storyboarding
Multimedia Career Preparation
Work Experience in Multimedia Arts
Beginning Figure Drawing: Anatomy.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school or secondary school completion (diploma and transcripts
College transcripts if any)
Essay of 500 words minimum
Immunisation history and tuberculosis status
Unexpired passport
Bank statement of 25
970 USD (F-1).

Accepted academic background

High school or secondary school completion (diploma and transcripts, College/university transcripts if any), Essay of 500 words minimum, Immunisation history and tuberculosis status, Unexpired passport, Bank statement of 25,970 USD (F-1).

Language tests

TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.4
IELTS TOEFL iBT 67
Duolingo 89

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Associate of Multimedia Arts: Animation and Game Design. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,570 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$250 USD

Program details

Campus	Berkeley City College (main campus)
Faculty or school	Art, Design, Media, And Entertainment
Department	Animation and Game Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Peralta Community College District - Berkeley City College (BCC) scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.