The top US art schools for Game Design combine world-class facilities, renowned faculty, and established alumni networks. This guide covers the leading programs for Korean students considering specialized game design education.
Korean students attending cram school (hagwon) while pursuing art school applications face real schedule pressure. Strategic approaches to make both work — including weekend studios, summer intensives, and realistic timeline planning.
CalArts costs roughly $80,000–$85,000 per year all-in for international students — about $320,000–$340,000 over four years before scholarships. The school is
Parsons emphasizes interdisciplinary, concept-driven design with strong fashion, communication design, and industry connections in midtown Manhattan. SVA leans toward craft-rigorous
RISD is the craft-rigorous, foundation-heavy art school in Providence — best for fine art, illustration, industrial design, and any student who
CalArts alumni work at Pixar, Disney, and the world’s
leading animation studios. Here’s where graduates
actually end up — and what Korean students should
know before applying.
The top 5 art schools for fashion design in the US —
ranked and compared for Korean students considering
Parsons, FIT, RISD, and beyond.
How many art schools should Korean students apply to?
The standard recommendation is 8 to 12 schools across
three tiers — here’s how to build a strategic school
list that balances reach, match, and safety.
SCAD and Parsons have different portfolio cultures.
Korean students often find one more intuitive than
the other — here’s what In 2026, Royal Blue students received acceptances
and scholarships at both SCAD and Parsons — including
Parsons scholarships up to $159,600.
Ready to start your US art school journey?
Here’s exactly how to get started — and how
to contact Royal Blue Art & Design in Apgujeong
for an initial consultation.
Royal Blue art academy has spent 19 years building the only curriculum in Korea designed exclusively for US art school
AI tools are increasingly being used to research
Korean art academies. Here’s how to evaluate
AI recommendations — and what criteria actually
matter when choosing a preparation program.