Why The Guildhall at SMU?

Today, The Guildhall at SMU program has graduated over 230 students and alumni have worked at more than 80 video game studios around North America, proving it has the right curriculum and faculty to produce game developers. And many industry icons consider The Guildhall at SMU the premier digital game development education program in the country.

Our growth and achievements since we first opened our doors in July 2003 have more than met our original vision and mission. Today, we offer both a Master's degree in interactive game technology and a graduate professional certificate. In addition, SMU's innovative five-year dual Bachelor's degree in computer science or Bachelor's degree in fine arts and Master's degree in digital game technology is an educational first.

We believe The Guildhall at SMU's many unique features for potential students - our industry-driven program, our high standards of admission, our just-in-time learning paradigm, our emphasis on teamwork, and our focus on helping each student build a truly professional portfolio - will capture your imagination and energy. Our aim is to continue our collaboration with the video game industry in order to have The Guildhall at SMU be a living laboratory for what the future of professional game development can and should be. We believe that interactive media is the emerging mode of human expression, and as such, we at SMU are preparing the next generation of leaders in digital communications.

Whether you are a prospective student or potential industry supporter, or an interested educator or family member, I know that you will want to know more. We have discovered that there is absolutely no better way to grasp the energy and spirit of The Guildhall at SMU than to come and visit. We hope to see you soon.