Art School Programs and Courses
Game Design Programs
From Atari to Nintendo to Wii, game design has come a long way and continues to be a major growth industry. With no signs of slowing, this career path has become very competitive. Video games are no longer just for kids. According to the Entertainment Software Association, 33% of households in 2006 had one or more video game consoles, and 41% planned to buy a new game in 2007. As games become more popular and complex, more game design jobs are being created.
Learning to Design Video Games
Although many universities, colleges, and private schools offer game design programs, you need to look closely to match program offerings with your talents. Many design schools offer both associate's and bachelor's degrees in game design. You may decide to specialize in game design programming, or perhaps focus on the visual elements. For a career in programming, courses in computer hardware and software are essential. Video game artists, of course, must have excellent multimedia design skills and a good imagination. If you have passion and artistic ability, and are ready to learn new technologies and skills, a career in game design could be right for you.
The Art Institute of Atlanta
6600 Peach Tree Dunwoody Road, NEAtlanta, GA 30328
Sample programs:
- Video Skills
- Visual & Game Programming
The Art Institute of California - Hollywood
5250 Lankershim BoulevardNorth Hollywood, CA 91601
Sample programs:
- Visual & Game Programming
The Art Institute of California - Orange County
3601 West Sunflower AvenueSanta Ana, CA 92704
Sample programs:
- Visual & Game Programming
The Art Institute of California - San Diego
7650 Mission Valley RdSan Diego, CA 92108
Sample programs:
- Visual & Game Programming
The Art Institute of California - San Francisco
1170 Market StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102
Sample programs:
- Visual & Game Programming
The Art Institute of Phoenix
2233 West Dunlap AvenuePhoenix, AZ 85021
Sample programs:
- Visual & Game Programming
The Art Institute of Portland
1122 N.W. Davis StreetPortland, OR 97209
Sample programs:
- Visual & Game Programming
The Art Institute of Vancouver
2665 Renfrew StreetVancouver, BC V5M 0A7
Sample programs:
- 3-D Model for Game & Animation
The Art Institute of Washington
1820 North Fort Myer DriveArlington, VA 22209
Sample programs:
- Video Skills
- Visual & Game Programming
IADT - Detroit
1850 Research DriveTroy, MI 48083
Sample programs:
- Game Design
