Hostos Game Design Program

The A.A.S. degree in Game Design at Hostos encourages the exploration of art, design, animation and code for game development, encompassing a broad range of experiences from analog to digital game design, entertainment to non-entertainment fields, using industry-standard animation and game production tools in order for students to become art and design professionals. Students are also engaged in critical game analysis and systems thinking to establish a foundational background in games.

In 2012, Hostos pioneered the first game design degree program to be offered by a public college in New York State, which is currently the only one of its kind within CUNY or SUNY, and was recently awarded "Best Game Design Program" by Intelligent.com in their list of Best Community Colleges in New York in 2022. Students follow a project-based curriculum culminating in a final capstone project, featuring original art and design work, which also acts as a portfolio piece. Our students receive thorough preparation for transfer into bachelor’s programs at leading design and animation programs, including those in CUNY and SUNY. 

Women, LGBTQ+, disabled and neurodivergent folks, non-native English speakers and others are welcome in this inclusive design community.

Please see the Game Design Student Handbook for extensive up-to-date information about our program, including program requirements, course descriptions, faculty profiles, an FAQ and more.

Hostos Game Design Program Links and Resources:

• Game Design Student Handbook
• Hostos Game Design Program Informational Flyer
• Esports at Hostos
• Hostos Game Design Program on Discord
• Hostos Game Design Group on Facebook
• Hostos Game Design on Twitch