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
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]
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]