BFA in Entertainment Design

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements: Prospective undergraduate students are required to have a minimum academic achievement of 80% or above in their previous educational qualifications.

English language proficiency:

• IELTS Requirement: An overall IELTS score of 6.5 is required.
• TOEFL Requirement: A minimum overall score of 79 is often required.
• PTE Requirement: A minimum overall score of 60 is often required.
• DET Requirement: A DET score of 105 is required.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Lipscomb University is fostering diversity and supporting the academic aspirations of international students through various scholarship opportunities. These scholarships are designed to recognize and reward academic excellence, leadership, and contributions to the university community.

International Student Scholarships: Lipscomb University offers merit-based scholarships specifically for international students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic achievements, leadership potential, and extracurricular involvement. The aim is to attract talented individuals from around the world and provide them with financial support to pursue their higher education at Lipscomb.

Global Diversity Scholarship: The Global Diversity Scholarship is designed to celebrate and promote cultural diversity on campus. It is awarded to international students who have demonstrated a fostering inclusivity and understanding within the Lipscomb community. This scholarship reflects the university's dedication to creating a global learning environment.

Academic Excellence Scholarships: International students with outstanding academic records may be eligible for Lipscomb's Academic Excellence Scholarships. These scholarships are merit-based and seek to recognize and support students who have demonstrated exceptional intellectual capabilities throughout their academic careers.

Leadership Scholarships: Lipscomb University values leadership qualities and actively encourages international students to apply for Leadership Scholarships. These scholarships aim to support individuals who have shown leadership skills in their academic, extracurricular, or community activities. They provide financial assistance to those who have the potential to make a positive impact at Lipscomb and beyond.

Community Engagement Scholarships: Lipscomb University places a strong emphasis on community service and social responsibility. The Community Engagement Scholarships are awarded to international students who have actively participated in community service initiatives, embodying the university's making a difference in the world.

Graduates of Lipscomb University's Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Entertainment Design program are well-equipped to pursue diverse and exciting career opportunities within the entertainment industry. This program, blending artistic creativity with technical skills, prepares individuals for roles that contribute to the creation of compelling visual experiences. 

Concept Artist: Graduates may pursue careers as concept artists, creating visual concepts and designs for characters, environments, and assets used in various forms of entertainment media, including film, gaming, and animation.

Character Designer: Professionals can specialize in character design, crafting visually distinctive and memorable characters for animation, video games, or other storytelling platforms.

3D Modeler: Individuals may work as 3D modelers, creating detailed and realistic three-dimensional models of characters, props, and environments for use in animation, gaming, and virtual reality experiences.

Storyboard Artist: Graduates can become storyboard artists, visualizing and planning the sequence of scenes in films, television shows, or animated projects, ensuring a cohesive and visually engaging narrative.

Visual Development Artist: Professionals may work in visual development, contributing to the overall visual style and aesthetic of a project, whether it be an animated film, video game, or virtual reality experience.

Game Designer: Graduates may pursue roles in game design, contributing to the conceptualization and development of gameplay mechanics, levels, and overall user experience in the gaming industry.

Interactive Experience Designer: Professionals can specialize in interactive experience design, creating immersive and interactive installations for theme parks, museums, or other entertainment venues.

Virtual Reality (VR) Designer: Individuals interested in emerging technologies may enter the field of virtual reality design, creating visually stunning and immersive experiences for VR platforms.

Animation Director: Graduates with experience in animation may aspire to become animation directors, overseeing the animation process and ensuring the artistic and technical quality of animated projects.

Art Director: Professionals can progress into roles as art directors, providing artistic direction and leadership for visual aspects of projects, whether in film, gaming, or other entertainment fields.

Creative Director: Individuals may aspire to become creative directors, leading and overseeing the creative vision for an entire project, ensuring cohesion and innovation across all design elements.

Special Effects Artist: Graduates may work as special effects artists, creating visual effects and simulations to enhance the visual impact of films, television shows, or gaming experiences.

Theme Park Designer: Professionals interested in experiential design may pursue careers in theme park design, contributing to the creation of immersive and visually stunning attractions.

Augmented Reality (AR) Designer: With the rise of augmented reality, individuals can explore careers as AR designers, creating visually augmented experiences for mobile applications or AR devices.

Creative Consultant: Graduates may work as creative consultants, providing expertise on visual aesthetics, design trends, and storytelling strategies to various entertainment projects.

Artistic Entrepreneur: Individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit may choose to start their own design studios, offering services such as concept art, animation, or virtual reality experiences.

Educator in Entertainment Design: Professionals may enter the field of education, becoming educators in entertainment design at the secondary or post-secondary level, sharing their knowledge and expertise with the next generation.

Visual Effects Supervisor: Graduates may aspire to become visual effects supervisors, overseeing the creation and integration of visual effects in film, television, or gaming productions.

Freelance Artist: Individuals can pursue a freelance career, offering their artistic services on a project-by-project basis for various entertainment and media companies.