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Bachelor of 3D Animation and Game Design

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Fine Arts in 3D Animation and Game Design at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of 3D Animation and Game Design
develop creative practice
evaluate artistic work and communicate ideas. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
not a published outcomes statement.

Career outcomes

Modeler
animator
programmer
production manager (film and games)

Curriculum

Four-year
120-credit studio degree taught in person in small classes. Students choose a focus in animation
modeling
production management or programming
with courses such as motion capture
animation I-IV and character and environment modeling. A portfolio review follows the first year.

Entry requirements

Academic

Official secondary school transcript in English (transfer: college transcripts plus course-by-course credential evaluation for foreign credits)
Cumulative GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for unconditional admission
Proof of English proficiency
Passport copy
Proof of financial support.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school with official transcript in English (freshman) or official college transcripts in English plus course-by-course credential evaluation if foreign credits (transfer), Proof of English proficiency, Passport copy and any US visa, Proof of financial support form

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.5
TOEIC 650
PTE Academic 53
Cambridge C1
Duolingo 110
IELTS 6.5

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
English Language Proficiency Evidence
Proof of Financial Support

How to apply

Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Prepare and submit the required portfolio using the application instructions. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$40,200 USD
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Broadway Campus, San Antonio
Faculty or school	School of Media and Design
Department	3D Animation and Game Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Full-time
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	First-degree international freshmen are automatically considered for academic scholarships of 9,000 to 22,000 USD per year (Fall 2026 values). Eligibility is based on high-school GPA; renewal requires good academic progress and other conditions.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.