ABOUT SMU GUILDHALL
SMU Guildhall is one of the first programs at a major research university expressly designed jointly with game industry leaders for individuals who want to transform themselves into game development professionals and future leaders .
This two-year graduate-level program is an intense , project-oriented , educational experience that melds the theory and practice of game development , and provides opportunities for students to hone their game-making abilities by working in cross-disciplinary teams .
The full-time faculty of SMU Guildhall includes top artists , designers , programmers , producers , professional game developers and industry icons .
Guildhall students also benefit from the expertise of SMU faculty and adjunct faculty from the local game industry . Not only do game industry experts contribute significantly as guest lecturers and seminar leaders , but they also play an active role in admissions , daily classroom life and the review of students ’ portfolios and master ’ s theses .
The Master of Interactive Technology in Digital Game Development degree and the Professional Certificate in Digital Game Development program are composed of game-related coursework , multidisciplinary team game production and directed individual work within the student ’ s chosen area of specialization : Art Creation , Level Design , Production or Software Development .
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