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You could be working on the next hot game title!

Bar none, some of the most cutting edge and creative jobs out there now are reserved for video game designers & artists. Yup. You could be one of the lucky ones working on the next gen games that people drool over. There has never been a better time to enter in to this multi billion dollar industry.

But you'll need the right training to get started. Below are some of the best.

 


Don't let your parents nag you about your video game fix anymore. Request free information from these schools below, and get your dream career started!



ITT Technical Institute (Hot!)
Location: 80+ Campuses Nationwide!

Digital Entertainment and Game Design:

The ITT Technical Institutes offer a bachelor degree in Digital Entertainment and Game Design.  Courses in this program offer a strong foundation in digital game design through the study of subjects such as gaming technology, game design process, animation, level design and general education coursework.

See why most visitors at A Digital Dreamer request information from this school.

Request their School of Drafting and Design Brochure today to find out more about this red hot program.



DeVry University (Hot!)
Location: Online

Game and Simulation Programming:

DeVry's Game and Simulation Programming curriculum prepares graduates to join the private and public sector game software industry in a variety of software development roles across the game programming life cycle, including programmer, software engineer and project coordinator. Applications-oriented, the program provides preparation in the math and physics of games; programming fundamentals; game design; modifications (MOD) and massively multi-player online game (MMOG) programming; two- and three-dimensional graphics programming; and simulation and game engine design. Also included is a full complement of general education courses, recommended by game industry experts as critical for well-rounded development team members.



The Art Institutes
Location: Various Campus Locations Across the US and Canada

Game Art & Design Program:

In the Game Art & Design program, your education centers around creating the content — from characters to environments — seen on the computer screen. You’ll learn how to draw, visualize, and use color. The curriculum includes modeling (creating a character or object), scene and set design, motion capture, animation, texture mapping, and more.

Your reel will help get your foot in the doors of game developers. Entry-level positions include texture artist, character animator, modeler, and level designer.



The Art Institute Online
Location: Online

Game Art & Design Bachelor of Science Degree in Game Art & Design:

The Art Institute Online courses have been designed with extensive input from game-industry professionals and focus on the artistic side of games - not on computer programming.

You will concentrate on the specifics needed as a professional game artist:
-Scene and set design, Motion capture, Character development, Visual storytelling, Game design strategies, 3D animation, Low-polygon modeling, Game level design, Texture mapping.... In other words, a lot of the fun stuff. : )

With an average class size of 12 to 15 students, you won't get lost in the crowd.



Westwood College of Technology - Online  
Location: Online

Bachelor - Game Art and Design:

Strong creativity, design, computer, and problem solving skills are the keys for success in this exciting and growing field. With these specialized skills in mind, Westwood College has designed a Bachelor degree program in Game Art and Design.

As with all Westwood College programs, you'll acquire real-world applied knowledge through our hands-on teaching approach. Best of all, Westwood also provides you the conceptual knowledge you need to be productive and successful in your new career.



Westwood College
Location: Anaheim, Inland Empire, Los Angeles CALIFORNIA
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Denver South, Denver North CO
Location: Chicago, IL

Bachelor - Game Art and Design:

Strong creativity, design, computer, and problem solving skills are the keys for success in this exciting and growing field. With these specialized skills in mind, Westwood College has designed a Bachelor degree program in Game Art and Design. As with all Westwood College programs, you'll acquire real-world applied knowledge through our hands-on teaching approach. Best of all, Westwood also provides you the conceptual knowledge you need to be productive and successful in your new career.

Bachelor - Game Software Development:

Thousands who work in the video game industry say their passion for playing is what drew them to their jobs. They've designed this degree program to focus specifically on software engineering fundamentals and game software development. You'll be able to apply these skills to high-tech careers in fields like game development and interactive entertainment.



International Academy of Design & Technology
Location: Toronto, CANADA

Certificate - Video Game Design and Development

Do you want to play or make video games? IADT Toronto can offer you a way to do both! In our Diploma in Game Design, our curriculum can equip you with game essentials like C++, JavaT, 3ds maxT and AI (Artificial Intelligence). Your education in Game Design can take you from game research and planning, character development and storytelling, all the way through level design, modeling, programming and project management. It takes more than imagination to be a game designer, and we can help you to take your ideas from concept to completion and beyond.

Make sure to select the Toronto campus when requesting free information.



Digital Media Arts College
Location: Orlando, FL

BFA in Computer Animation:

This 3 year program offers all that you need to jump-start an exciting career in cutting edge computer animation. Some of the topics covered include Storyboarding Process, Character Animation, Character Modeling, Advanced Digital Compositing, Filmmaking, Advanced Applications in Animation, Advanced Visual Effects and more.

MFA in Special Effects Animation:

This 4 semester masters program covers the advanced techniques in animation with a strong slant on special effects. Topics cover high end techniques like motion capturing and other cutting edge technologies and theory.

Learn from industry experts from leading companies such as SEGA, ImageWorks, Disney, and more. They're one of the United States' most technologically equipped digital artist colleges. They have the tools and techniques to empower your creative career.



Collins College
Location: Tempe, AZ

Bachelor - Game Design:

The educational objective of the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Game Design program is to provide the knowledge, skills and experience needed to prepare the student for employment in entry-level positions in the field of Game Design. The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Game Design program educates the student in professional and general education courses with an emphasis in designing and writing supporting documentation for 2D and 3D games and includes programming and a 3D animation application.



Minnesota School of Business
Location: Richfield Rochester, MN

Associate - Programming & Game Development:

The Programming & Game Development Program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to be employable in the field of programming and software development. Students will have the ability to develop digital games from conception to completion.



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