At Mason, you'll use state-of-the-art technology to create your own games from day one.
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Dr. Seth Hudson who received a Teacher of Distinction award from Mason's Stearns Center, is an Assistant Professor of Game Writing and teaches classes such as Story Design for Computer Games, History of Video Game Design, Research Methods and Criticism, and Character Development.
Ryan Kennedy and Noah Bowden, designers of the game Turbolance, presenting their game at the E3 conference. Mason Game Design students are regularly invited to participate in national competitions like E3 and the Intel University Games Showcase.
Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari, was invited to do a residency at Mason’s Virginia Serious Game Institute (VSGI). He gave a lecture on his personal history in game design and prior work at Atari.
Professor Daniel Greenberg and a student working on a project. Students begin creating games immediately at Mason, giving them the opportunity to learn in a hands-on environment.
George Mason University is less than an hour away from the heart of Washington, D.C., and offers ample opportunities for students to intern and work with government and corporate organizations.
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