The School of Game Development hosts guest speakers and events that create an insider network connecting you with working professionals in the industry. Enjoy unique opportunities to pursue possible game development internships, as well as collaborations with artists, designers, and innovators outside of the classroom.
COMPANIES THAT HAVE HIRED OUR GRADUATES
Blizzard Entertainment partners with the School of Game Development at Academy of Art University to provide lectures and student portfolio reviews. Many of our students have entered and won the annual Blizzard Student Art Contest, earning mentoring, internships and employment with Blizzard.
Like Blizzard, Riot Games has been a longtime partner to the Academy, advising our faculty on specialized classes that directly address the needs of the Riot Games production pipeline. These classes ensure that our students have a solid understanding of the subject when they graduate and are ready to enter the industry.