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A Testament to Innovation and Creativity: UAT ranked #1 College in Arizona for Design

University of Advancing Technology (UAT) has been ranked the #1 college in Arizona for Design by NICHE in 2025. Niche provides in-depth rankings, reviews, and data on universities and colleges across  the United States.

Not only did UAT rank #1 in Arizona for Design, but ranks in the top 50 in America, coming in at #43. This achievement is a testament to UAT's dedication to creation and innovation, as well as the outstanding industry expert faculty who teach in this field. UAT offers a few Design degrees including:

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Advertising Art (AA): UAT's AA degree develops students' artistic skills and provides hands-on experience in advertising and design. Students learn to translate ideas through concept, design, and production using advanced creative tools. This degree covers the history and evolution of advertising and includes training in visual design, photography, drawing, and digital media. Graduates are prepared for careers in digital marketing and graphic design, helping organizations with customer acquisition and retention.

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Game Art & Animation (GAA): The GAA degree at UAT equips students with the skills to create 2D and 3D art and animation for various gaming platforms, including PC, console, mobile, and Virtual Reality (VR). Students learn artistic principles like color theory, lighting, anatomy, and scene staging while mastering modeling, texturing, rigging, and motion capture. Graduates are prepared for careers as character artists, animators, texture artists, and digital modelers in the game industry.

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Game Design (GD): GD at UAT equips students with skills in game mechanics, prototyping, and industry tools. It emphasizes design, storytelling, user experience, and multi-platform gameplay, preparing students for industry leadership and innovation. Graduates are ready to conquer and innovate the game industry.

 

Ready to Discover why UAT is #1 in Arizona in Design, request information or apply today! 

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