Cultivate your Creativity
At John Paul the Great Catholic University, we believe in the power of beauty to transform culture. We’re shaping the next generation of artists and innovators with academic excellence, unparalleled creativity, and an authentic community centered on Jesus Christ.
JPCatholic’s Game Development program features industry professionals, hands-on projects, and rigorous preparation for your career in creative media. Our unique curriculum model combines a well-rounded overview of the entire Gaming pipeline with the flexibility to specialize in your area of interest by focusing on courses suited to your goals.
Choose from Gaming electives within two different tracks: Game Art and Game Design & Programming. In addition to the hands-on coursework in digital media, you’ll also take our core curriculum which includes Theology, Philosophy, Humanities, and Business.
Game Development Tracks
GAME ART
Focus your Gaming electives on observational drawing, life drawing, 3d prop and environment design, 3d character modeling, texturing, and lighting interactive scenes for your game.
GAME DESIGN & PROGRAMMING
Focus your game development electives on the technical and conceptual side, with coursework in game engines, scripting, level design, interactive narratives, and game design.
General Education
THEOLOGY & PHILOSOPHY
Grow in faith and understanding with a rich sequence of coursework in Scripture, Theology, and Philosophy.
BUSINESS
Prepare yourself for the industry with foundational skills in marketing, management, and entrepreneurial thinking.
HUMANITIES
Study the human condition by actively engaging in an exploration of art, literature, culture, politics, economics, and more
Envision Your Future at JPCatholic
Graduate in 3 Years
Our unique academic model prepares students for the real-world pace of professional life in the industry, with a focus on hands-on projects, internships, and portfolio preparation. The program is structured on a year-round quarter system, and you graduate with your Bachelors Degree in just 12 quarters. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with about 3 weeks of break between each quarter.
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Get an Inside Look
Making a Game in 2 Weeks | Game Production Classes
The Making of “Shepherd of Light” | Game Development Senior Project
Curriculum Overview | Game Development Program
Vandals Games | Innovate Spotlight
Adriana DeCarlo | Why We Create
Impacting Culture Through Games | Game Development Program
Faculty Mentorship | Game Development Program
BTS Da Capo | Game Development Senior Project
Meet the Faculty
JPCatholic’s professors have a wealth of experience, and many still actively work in the industry.
Max Hulburt
Professor of Animation & Chair of Animation and Gaming
Jacqueline Gold
Adjunct Professor of Art
Eric Van Hamersveld
Adjunct Professor of 2D Animation
George Castro
Adjunct Professor of Animation
Colin Brady
Visiting Professor of Animation
Joe Shoopack
Adjunct Professor of Game Development
Rodney Figueroa
Adjunct Professor of Game Design
Student Showcase
Hear from Students & Alumni
Yssa Mitra
Class of 2021 | Production Coordinator at Drive Studio
“One of my favorite things about studying Game Dev at JPCatholic is the collaboration that occurs among the students. While our professors provide us with plenty of feedback on our digital work, they also encourage us to observe and critique our peers so that we can all help each other improve. On top of that, many classes are based around working with each other so that we can get a variety of skills going all together. This is especially helpful when it comes to the game and animation focused classes, since it allows us to experience working as a team, just like how we would be doing in the field.”
Ezra Ho
Class of 2022
“I am studying game development, specifically the artistic design of game development. Learning about the process and then working on it has been a magical experience. Seeing work truly come to life in a 3D environment is amazing. The idea that the worlds I create are not just flat on a page but actually alive and that I can in fact walk right into them is by far the most rewarding part of my work. I hope that through my work, I can give people that same experience. The experience of other worlds that inspire a sense of adventure and magic.”
John Paul Diodati
Class of 2021 | Associate Unreal Engine Designer and Animator at Drive Studio
“I came to this school with the dream of working on video games, but I had very little knowledge of 3D programs and environment creation. I’d often see the level of work produced by professionals in the industry and feel discouraged. Starting out I had little faith that I would be able to reach those levels. Through Prof. Sartain’s mentorship and the guidance of my other professors, I found the inspiration and the tools to pursue that dream. Now that I am close to graduating at JPCatholic, I feel ready to take on Game Art professionally, and I am forever grateful the school and to my professors.”
Yssa Mitra
Class of 2021 | Production Coordinator at Drive Studio
“One of my favorite things about studying Game Dev at JPCatholic is the collaboration that occurs among the students. While our professors provide us with plenty of feedback on our digital work, they also encourage us to observe and critique our peers so that we can all help each other improve. On top of that, many classes are based around working with each other so that we can get a variety of skills going all together. This is especially helpful when it comes to the game and animation focused classes, since it allows us to experience working as a team, just like how we would be doing in the field.”
Ezra Ho
Class of 2022
“I am studying game development, specifically the artistic design of game development. Learning about the process and then working on it has been a magical experience. Seeing work truly come to life in a 3D environment is amazing. The idea that the worlds I create are not just flat on a page but actually alive and that I can in fact walk right into them is by far the most rewarding part of my work. I hope that through my work, I can give people that same experience. The experience of other worlds that inspire a sense of adventure and magic.”
John Paul Diodati
Class of 2021 | Associate Unreal Engine Designer and Animator at Drive Studio
“"I came to this school with the dream of working on video games, but I had very little knowledge of 3D programs and environment creation. I’d often see the level of work produced by professionals in the industry and feel discouraged. Starting out I had little faith that I would be able to reach those levels. Through Prof. Sartain’s mentorship and the guidance of my other professors, I found the inspiration and the tools to pursue that dream. Now that I am close to graduating at JPCatholic, I feel ready to take on Game Art professionally, and I am forever grateful the school and to my professors.”