SMU Guildhall
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| Type | Graduate School |
|---|---|
| Established | 2003 |
| Director | Gary Brubaker |
| Postgraduates | 604 |
| Location | , , |
| Website | Official Site |
SMU Guildhall is a graduate video game development program located at the Southern Methodist University (SMU).[1] It was one of the first graduate video game development programs in the United States. In 2020, it was ranked #4 among the Top 25 Graduate Schools for Game Design by the Princeton Review.[2]
History
[edit]Originally located at the University's Plano, Texas facilities, Guildhall relocated to SMU's main campus in central Dallas at the Gerald J. Ford Hall for Research and Innovation in 2020.[3][4]
Events
[edit]- Exhibition: Students present their work at a pre-graduation exhibition. Graduation is accompanied by keynotes from established game developers. Speakers have included: Warren Spector, Gabe Newell, Jennell Jaquays, Richard Garriott, Randy Pitchford, JJ Richards, Mark Randel, Tom Hall, Ken Levine, Michael Gallagher, Ted Price, Adam Sessler, Richard Hilleman, Paul Barnett, Sr., Tim Sweeney, Greg Zeschuk, Rob Pardo, Dan Connors, Drew Murray, and Steve Nix.[5]
- Career Fair: Semi-annual Career Fair, where studios and companies visit campus for interviews and networking.
- Open House: Semi-annual on-site event introducing the program and faculty to potential students.[6]
- Guildhall Advanced Gaming Academy: Takes place in the summer, for middle school and high school students. Attendees learn how to make video games using Unity.[7]
- Guest Speakers: Industry professionals speak to students and the community on various gaming topics.[8][9]
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Programs Offered - SMU". Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-31. Southern Methodist University Programs
- ^ "Top Game Design Press Release | Public Relations | the Princeton Review | the Princeton Review".
- ^ Innovates, Dallas (March 21, 2018). "Change of Venue: SMU Guildhall Planning Move Away From Plano » Dallas Innovates". Dallas Innovates. Archived from the original on July 9, 2018. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
- ^ "The Gerald J. Ford Hall for Research and Innovation ignites the future of research and education at SMU".
- ^ "Guildhall Graduation Speakers - SMU". Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-31. Guildhall Graduation Speakers
- ^ "Open House - SMU". Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-31.
- ^ "Discover the Science and Art of Video Games - SMU". Archived from the original on 2015-03-24. Retrieved 2015-03-31. The Guildhall Academy
- ^ "SQUARE ENIX KICK-OFFS COLLEGE LECTURE TOUR WITH YUSUKE NAORA AND KAZUYUKI IKUMORI | games industry | MCV". Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-31. SQUARE ENIX KICK-OFFS COLLEGE LECTURE TOUR WITH YUSUKE NAORA AND KAZUYUKI IKUMORI | MCV
- ^ "General FAQ - SMU". Archived from the original on 2015-03-24. Retrieved 2015-03-31. General FAQ
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