Published: March 01, 2010
GamePro Media and The Princeton Review Name Top 50 Undergraduate Schools for Video Game Design
SAN FRANCISCO - (BUSINESS WIRE) - GamePro Media (http://www.gamepro.com/)
and The Princeton Review (http://www.princetonreview.com)
have compiled the first-ever list of top video game design programs at
U.S. and Canadian universities. Of the nearly 500 institutions offering
such programs, 50 schools are recognized in a special editorial feature
that appears in the April issue of GamePro, available on newsstands
March 9, 2010, and on GamePro.com.
The Top 50 list was based on a survey The Princeton Review conducted
this past academic year (2009-10) of administrators at institutions
offering game design coursework and/or degrees. The comprehensive survey
numbered more than 50 questions and covered areas from academics and
faculty credentials to graduates' employment and career achievements.
Criteria included the quality of the curriculum, faculty, facilities and
infrastructure. The Princeton Review also looked at data on
scholarships, financial aid and career opportunities.
Within the Top 50 list, eight programs are named in rank order (1 to 8)
as the "best of the best." The remaining 42 programs are presented
unranked in alphabetical order.
The top eight undergraduate game design programs are:
1. University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
2. DigiPen Institute of Technology (Redmond, WA)
3. Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA)
4. Becker College (Worcester, MA)
5. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, NY)
6. The Art Institute of Vancouver (Vancouver, BC)
7. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Worcester, MA)
8. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)
The complete lists are available at http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/214164/8-highest-ranked-colleges-for-game-design/
and http://www.princetonreview.com/gamedesign.
Additional information about the schools and links to their admissions
sites can be found at "The Top 8 Undergraduate Game Design Programs" on GamePro.com.
"There are now more colleges and universities than ever focusing on game
development," said Marci Yamaguchi Hughes, President of GamePro Media.
"We thought this was an incredibly relevant subject for our readers,
especially given the upcoming Game Developers Conference."
Said Robert Franek, Princeton Review SVP/Publisher, "It has long been
our mission at The Princeton Review to help students research and get in
to the education programs best for them and on to careers in fields they
are passionate about. For students aspiring to work in the rapidly
growing field of game design and the companies that will need their
creative talents, we hope this list brings many wonderful candidates to
these programs."
About GamePro Media:
A pioneering brand in gaming media for 20 years, GamePro
Media produces online, print, social media, and in-store products
that engage, connect, entertain, and inform gamers. As a progressive and
integrated media brand, GamePro continues to evolve to meet the needs of
discerning video game enthusiasts. By pairing its online and offline
properties, GamePro Media is able to deliver content to readers in ways
that are optimized to each medium; online content is updated throughout
each day, and the community is engaged constantly through social media
updates on Facebook and Twitter. The print product is positioned as a
premium environment where products can be showcased for discerning
readers who wish to dig deeper into topics before turning to the online
community for further discussion. GamePro print and digital properties
provide purchasing information to 29 MM U.S. gamers each month and serve
as key marketing vehicles for more than 100 trusted brands. For more
information, visit www.gamepromedia.com.
GamePro is a subsidiary of International
Data Group (IDG), the world's leading technology media, events, and
research company. Additional information about IDG, a privately held
company, is available at http://www.idg.com.
About The Princeton Review:
The Princeton Review (Nasdaq: REVU) has been a pioneer and leader in
helping students achieve their higher education goals for more than 28
years through college and graduate school test preparation and private
tutoring. With more than 165 print and digital publications and a free
website, www.PrincetonReview.com,
the Company provides students and their parents with the resources to
research, apply to, prepare for, and learn how to pay for higher
education. The Princeton Review partners with schools and guidance
counselors throughout the U.S. to assist in college readiness, test
preparation and career planning services, helping more students pursue
postsecondary education. The Company also owns and operates Penn Foster
Education Group, a global leader in online education. Penn Foster
provides career-focused degree and vocational programs in the fields of
allied health, business, technology, education, and select trades
through the Penn Foster High School and Penn Foster Career School (www.pennfoster.edu),
which are headquartered in Scranton, PA.
Note to Editors:
John Davison, Executive Vice President of Content at GamePro Media, and
David Soto, Director of Editorial Content at The Princeton Review, are
available for interviews.
For GamePro:
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Patrick Durkin, 212-561-7459
patrick.durkin@seismk.com
or
For
The Princeton Review:
Leah Pennino, 508-663-5133
lpennino@review.com
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