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Associate of Multimedia Arts: 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

Develop knowledge and critical reasoning in Multimedia Arts: Animation and Game Design. Apply relevant approaches to creative research and ideation
design development and critique
and portfolio and project communication. Communicate findings and evaluate practical challenges in the subject area.

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)
No minimum grade published; open admission

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)

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines (Spring overseas Nov 15
Fall overseas Jun 15). Apply online at peralta. edu/international/apply for one Peralta college (BCC); pay the 50 USD application fee. Submit high school or college transcripts
500-word essay
immunisation and TB record
passport and bank statement of 25
970 USD. Submit TOEFL
IELTS or Duolingo scores
or Peralta placement. Receive admission and I-20 from the Peralta Office of International Education. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20 and proof of funds.

Other costs

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

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	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.