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<header class="col-xs-12 no-bs-padding-left"> <h1>Admissions</h1> </header> <div class="col-xs-12 no-bs-padding-left"> <p>The School of Communication operates on a rolling admissions basis for our graduate programs. <b>Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis</b> until programs reach capacity.</p> <p>While an undergraduate degree in one of our visual media is desirable, applications from candidates who have majored in other fields also will be considered. Your essay demonstrating a <b>serious commitment to a career in this field</b> will be essential, <a href="https://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/graduate-apply.cfm" target="_blank">along with the other required application materials.</a> If you have prior experience in visual media, you should submit a portfolio illustrating relevant professional work.</p> <p>Our Games and Interactive Media MFA program is a <b>full-time program</b>, but it can be completed <b>part-time</b>. Students are generally expected to complete the 54-credit-hour program within 36 months. First-year students are <b>required to attend our Film & Media Arts Boot Camp</b> in late July — early August before their first semester. Boot Camp teaches you the essential building blocks for production. 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To estimate the<strong> cost of tuition</strong>, please see the <a href="https://www.american.edu/finance/studentaccounts/tuition-and-fees-information.cfm" target="_blank">current cost per credit hour</a> for graduate students. To estimate the <strong>cost of attendance (COA)</strong> and view anticipated educational expenses that a student incurs while enrolled at American University, visit the <a href="https://cms.american.edu/financialaid/cost-of-attendance/index.cfm">Cost of Attendance</a> webpage.</p> <p>The School of Communication (SOC) offers graduate students both merit-based and need-based <a href="https://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/graduate-financing.cfm" target="_blank">financial aid</a>. Merit awards are administered by the SOC Graduate Admissions Office, while need-based awards are administered by the <a href="https://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/graduate-financing.cfm" target="_blank">American University Office of Financial Aid</a>. A number of<b> </b><a href="https://www.american.edu/financialaid/" target="_blank">scholarships</a> are also available for students in the Film and Electronic Media program. Additional financial support is available for <a href="https://www.american.edu/veterans/important-forms.cfm" target="_blank">veterans</a>.</p> </div> </section> </div></div></div></div></div> </div> <div class="hidden-xs hiddem-sm col-md-1 col-lg-1"></div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-4 no-bs-padding section-right"> <div id="cs_control_5333210" class="cs_control CS_Element_Schedule"><div title="" id="CS_Element_5868538_5333210"><div id="gridRow_1_1_5333210" class="cs_GridRow"><div id="gridCol_1_1_1_1_5333210" class="cs_GridColumn"><div id="cs_control_5333211" class="cs_control CS_Element_Custom"> <section data-audience="All Students" class="el-flex-grid flex-count-1 clearfix"> <header class="col-xs-12 no-bs-padding"> </header> <article class="el-flex-item flex-left col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-12 no-bs-padding"> <div id="cs_control_5333213" class="cs_control CS_Element_Schedule"><div title="" id="CS_Element_5868538_5333213"><div id="gridRow_1_1_5333213" class="cs_GridRow"><div id="gridCol_1_1_1_1_5333213" class="cs_GridColumn"><div id="cs_control_5333214" class="cs_control CS_Element_Custom"> <a href="https://cms.american.edu/financialaid/index.cfm" class="fact-link"> <div class="flex-fact tt fact-percentage" data-analytics-label=" 85 of students receive financial assistance"> <p class="flex-center "> <span class="fact-above"></span> <span class="fact-focus">85<span class="percent"></span><span class="sr-only"> percent</span></span> <div class="below-focus-ombre"></div> <span class="fact-below">of students receive financial assistance</span> </p> </div> </a> </div></div></div></div></div> </article> <div class="hidden-xs hidden-lg col-sm-7"></div> </section> </div></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div></div><div id="cs_control_5333220" class="cs_control CS_Element_Custom"> <section class="bg-botany-blue light section-colored-bg" id="frequently-asked-questions"> <div class="row-center clearfix"> <header class="col-xs-12"> <h1 class="embassy-blue">Frequently Asked Questions</h1> </header> </div> <div class="row-center clearfix"> <div id="cs_control_5333221" class="cs_control CS_Element_Schedule"><div title="" id="CS_Element_5868538_5333221"><div id="gridRow_1_1_5333221" class="cs_GridRow"><div id="gridCol_1_1_1_1_5333221" class="cs_GridColumn"><div id="cs_control_5333222" class="cs_control CS_Element_Custom"><div class="row row-66-33-full-full"> <div class="clearfix"> <div class="col-grid col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-8"> <div id="cs_control_5333223" class="cs_control CS_Element_Schedule"><div title="" id="CS_Element_5868538_5333223"><div id="gridRow_1_1_5333223" class="cs_GridRow"><div id="gridCol_1_1_1_1_5333223" class="cs_GridColumn"><div id="cs_control_5333226" class="cs_control CS_Element_Custom"> <section class="collapsible clearfix collapse-embassy-blue narrow-margin"> <header class="col-xs-12 bg-embassy-blue"> <a class="collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-5333226" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-5333226"> <h2>Who is a typical Games & Interactive Media student?</h2> </a> </header> <div class="collapse col-xs-12" id="collapse-5333226"> <p>There is no typical Games & Interactive Media student! Students bring their unique backgrounds and passions to the program, having addressed diverse topics such as mental health, social justice, journalism, politics, money management, and advertising. The program can lend itself to your particular area of interest.</p> </div> </section> </div><div id="cs_control_5333227" class="cs_control CS_Element_Custom"> <section class="collapsible clearfix collapse-embassy-blue narrow-margin"> <header class="col-xs-12 bg-embassy-blue"> <a class="collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-5333227" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-5333227"> <h2>What technical skills do I need for this program?</h2> </a> </header> <div class="collapse col-xs-12" id="collapse-5333227"> <p>You do not need to have a background in coding to become a Game Center student, just a love for games and the desire to learn.</p> </div> </section> </div><div id="cs_control_5333234" class="cs_control CS_Element_Custom"> <section class="collapsible clearfix collapse-embassy-blue narrow-margin"> <header class="col-xs-12 bg-embassy-blue"> <a class="collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-5333234" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-5333234"> <h2>Why study in Washington DC?</h2> </a> </header> <div class="collapse col-xs-12" id="collapse-5333234"> <p>Consistently ranked as one of the best cities for job seekers, Washington, DC, offers game design master’s students unparalleled access to private and public sector opportunities. </p> <p>Take advantage of institutional relationships with government agencies, locally based companies, and not-for-profits alike. Clients you may contract with include the <a href="https://www.american.edu/cas/news/anne-sullivan-gamelab-postdoc.cfm">Educational Testing Service (ETS)</a>, the <a href="https://www.american.edu/media/news/2015909_SOC_CAS_Game_Lab.cfm">National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)</a>, <a href="https://www.american.edu/soc/news/indie-arcade-2016.cfm">Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM)</a>, and <a href="https://www.american.edu/soc/news/Commuter-Challenge-Game-Inspires.cfm">WAMU 88.5</a>. </p> <p>Connect through renowned DC-held events, such as <a href="https://www.american.edu/soc/news/indie-arcade-2016.cfm">Indie Arcade at the Smithsonian Museum</a>, Global Game Jam, <a href="http://super.magfest.org/">MAGfest</a>, <a href="http://au.blogs.american.edu/game-design/games-summit-recap/">Games+</a>, and more. </p> <p>Whether your next career step is local or global, you’ll gain the skills and network you need to succeed.</p> </div> </section> </div><div id="cs_control_5333235" class="cs_control CS_Element_Custom"> <section class="collapsible clearfix collapse-embassy-blue narrow-margin"> <header class="col-xs-12 bg-embassy-blue"> <a class="collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-5333235" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-5333235"> <h2>Who will I be learning from?</h2> </a> </header> <div class="collapse col-xs-12" id="collapse-5333235"> <p>Program Directors: Brigid Maher and Andrew Phelps</p> <p>The MFA brings together faculty from the Game Center and the award winning artists, filmmakers, and leaders in the <a href="https://www.american.edu/soc/film/index.cfm">film & media arts division</a>. Students can take graduate courses across the institution, working with creative people in every corner of American University. Class and studio time is spent with internationally award-winning faculty, who not only study a wide array of media — they practice it.</p> <p>With a <strong>4:1 full-time student to faculty ratio</strong>, Games and Interactive Media students benefit from <strong>one-on-one interaction</strong> with world-renowned faculty. From working with <a href="https://www.american.edu/gamelab/studio.cfm">Game Studio</a> clients to performing scholarly research, students are able to learn from, and work side-by-side with <a href="https://www.american.edu/gamelab/faculty-students.cfm">faculty</a>.</p> </div> </section> </div><div id="cs_control_5868793" class="cs_control CS_Element_Custom"> <section class="collapsible clearfix collapse-embassy-blue narrow-margin"> <header class="col-xs-12 bg-embassy-blue"> <a class="collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-5868793" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-5868793"> <h2>What is the industry outlook?</h2> </a> </header> <div class="collapse col-xs-12" id="collapse-5868793"> <p>With more than $60 billion in annual revenue, the game industry is bigger than Hollywood and almost surpasses the music industry.</p> <p>The industry is constantly growing and shifting in different directions. Here are some quick facts about the gaming industry you might not know about:</p> <ul> <li>At least 155 million Americans play video games!</li> <li>The video game industry made 2.5 billion dollars in revenue in 2015.</li> <li>There is a projected 30% increase in employment for game design careers for 2018.</li> <li>23 game companies call the Washington, DC area home</li> </ul> </div> </section> </div></div></div></div></div> </div> <div class="col-grid col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-4 right-col"> <div id="cs_control_5333224" class="cs_control CS_Element_Schedule"><div title="" id="CS_Element_5868538_5333224"><div id="gridRow_1_1_5333224" class="cs_GridRow"><div id="gridCol_1_1_1_1_5333224" class="cs_GridColumn"><div id="cs_control_5333225" class="cs_control CS_Element_Custom"> <section class="row text-block clearfix" id="txt-5333225"> <div class="col-xs-12 no-bs-padding-left"> <p>Still have questions? 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