Westwood College
Programs Available:
Video Game Art & Design, Game Software Development
The video game and entertainment industry has seen a steady increase over the past 6 to 7 years averaging 14% growth per year, and is expected to continue this strong growth for years to come. A love of games is an advantage in an industry whose stock in trade is fun and fantasy. But game development also requires serious technical skills, and only highly qualified people will find jobs focused on interactive software that run from game design to the military, health care, television and even education.
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Programs Available:
Video Game Art & Design
“With its singular focus on the artistic element of video games, the Game Art & Design program teaches students skills to create business, education, training and entertainment applications. By graduation day, you'll have a portfolio chock-full of practical and design-savvy technical skills: Background planning, character choices and environments, and the ability to apply your knowledge to evaluate game products.”
University of Phoenix
Programs Available:
B.S. in Multimedia and Visual Communications
“In today's world, Animation is a visual art. But also it's a business, and it's a high-tech endeavor as well. The University of Phoenix proudly offers its Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Multimedia and Visual Communication degree program, which focuses on the analysis, design, and development of information technology within the context of business systems. The program's main focal point is on the design and development of digital media presentations.”
Full Sail University
Programs Available:
Master in Media Design
“Today’s successful companies depend on strong visual representation to stay a step ahead of the competition. Full Sail University’s Media Design Master of Fine Arts program explores the role that creative direction plays in effectively delivering a company’s message. Bridge the gap between the boardroom and the design studio. Get prepared to enter the fast-paced world of media design and utilize your artistic skills to create an overall vision that’s both creatively fulfilling and professionally demanding.”
International Academy of Design & Technology
Programs Available:
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Game Production
“The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Game Production from the Academy introduces students to multiple aspects of designing and producing games not just for the traditional video game industry, but far beyond. Students have the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills, and competence not only in traditional game production, but also in written and verbal communication, project management and team collaboration, which can be applied to interactive media and post production industries.”
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Animation
Image may be everything, but a moving image can be even better. The human eyes affinity for motion is doing wonders for the animation job market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in animation will grow 15% through 2014, more than other art professions.
Animation is no longer limited to cartoons. According to the Animation School Review, youll see it on mobile devices and futuristic highway billboards. It is also used in CD-ROM production, illustrating body processes, flight and migration patterns, architecture, interior design, and in the classroom.
Your career avenues are endless whether you ply your trade in 2D animation - creating frame-by-frame depictions by hand - or by using software to create 3D animation. You may even use puppets or clay for stop-motion animation.