Immersive, collaborative and designed to unlock your creativity—for over 130 years Cogswell has been helping people turn their passion into their professions. Today, it’s your turn. Explore our program offerings to help you develop the skills you need for the job you’ll love.
Pairing business, technology and creativity, our students come to the heart of Silicon Valley to deepen and grow their passions. The result? A skilled and dynamic community with a social life that is surprisingly robust.
Since the days of the first campfire, well-told stories have communicated ideas and added texture to our lives. Bringing the craft of storytelling to the video game medium is a natural next step in the digital entertainment industry. Today, the creative and financial success of major game releases increasingly depend on the strength of the game's world, characters and story. Cogswell University of Silicon Valley's new Game Writing degree concentration—one of only a few such programs in the world—was developed to empower and support aspiring writers and narrative designers who want to be a part of this bold new storytelling frontier.
Your studies will include a unique range of aesthetics, perspectives, and close interaction with industry professional school faculty. Game-specific narrative components such as branching dialogue, variable story elements and character desires are explored, along with the foundation of game design mechanics, gameplay principles, interactivity, and the means for creating and refining game content. Building on that foundation, as well as the technical aspects of 3D animation software and game engines, you will craft meaningful narratives that create gripping player experiences.
If you know you're ready to get your college career started with this game writing degree program, now's the time to apply. We're ready to help you along the way and answer any questions you might have.
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All students requesting housing for Spring 2021 must complete the COVID Addendum
by Friday, November 20, 2020.
When you’re ready to apply or just want more information about getting started, visit our Admissions section. Or give us a call at 800.264.7955. We'll be happy to help you find details on college application requirements, school tuition and navigating the financial aid process.
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