Computer Animation and Game Development

Do you want to make video games or animations? 

Do you want to be a 3D animator, video game producer, 3D modeler, texturing specialist, VFX designer, game designer, game programmer, or motion capture expert? 

Do you want to make the most of your creativity? 

If so, Computer Animation and Game Development can help you develop in-demand skills for the video game and entertainment industries. Computer Animation and Game Development is the synergy of creativity and technology and affords you an opportunity to put your imagination to work in this realm of collaborative teams creating multimedia experiences.

Founded in 1999, the Computer Animation and Game Development (CAGD) program seeks to teach the skills required for an innovative industry. For more than 20 years, the program has continued to evolve and grow to meet the needs of students seeking a career in a rapidly expanding creative industry. The CAGD program was ranked one of the top 10 game design programs in the nation in 2022 by Gizmodo. The CAGD program is run by a student-focused team that works together to combine design and technology as a means of expressing creative minds. With a strong foundation in teaching and industry experience, faculty prepare students to design and implement rich multimedia experiences that communicate, inform, and entertain.

We invite you to explore our website and learn more about what our program focuses on and offers students the opportunity to achieve through hard work and perseverance. We welcome any questions you may have about Computer Animation and Game Development so please feel free to contact us at CAGD anytime.

Computer Animation and Game Development
College of Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0003
530.898.4891
cagd@csuchico.edu