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International Academy of Design & Technology – Game Design

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If you want to prepare to enter some of today’s most exciting design career fields, the Visual Communications Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree program from the International Academy of Design & Technology could be the perfect choice for your training.

The Academy can allow you to learn the ins and outs of the broad visual communications field, from web design and modeling to animation and digital audio and video production. You can also have the opportunity to gain specialized skills related to your field of interest by choosing one of six different concentrations:

ADVANTAGES

The Academy’s Career Services staff serves as a liaison between graduates and a network of employers to utilize as a resource when you’re ready to take your industry-current knowledge, skills and creative talents into the workplace.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Our instructors get it, and they know how to help you get it in a meaningful way, because the people you’ll be learning from are industry experienced and/or degreed in the fields they teach. Their firsthand experiences can help you prepare for a career you love in the real world.

FINANCIAL AID

Many IADT students are pleasantly surprised to discover that they qualify for some form of financial aid that can help them pay for their tuition. Our knowledgeable Financial Aid staff is available to assist you through the financial aid process and to help you receive the maximum financial aid for which you qualify.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The International Academy of Design & Technology offers in excess of $250,000 annually in tuition scholarship awards to encourage the pursuit of higher education.

CERTIFICATIONS

The Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

SUMMARY

This Game Production degree program introduces students to multiple aspects of designing and producing games not just for the traditional video game industry, but also 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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American Career Institute – Digital Gaming Design

admin — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:35:19 +0000

DESCRIPTION

Are you interested in a career where you can showcase your technical expertise and creativity? Does working on special effects, web design or video game design intrigue you? American Career Institute’s Digital Media programs may provide the exciting career opportunities you’re looking for.

Our Digital Media training series features programs in some of today’s most in-demand digital media areas. Our students can pursue careers ranging from advertising and corporate art departments to magazine publishing and Web development – all industries that have a need for digital media experts.

ADVANTAGES

At American Career Institute, we equip you with the skills you need for your job search. Such skills are an essential part of your education. That’s why we offer every student in good standing access to workshops in resume writing, job search techniques and interviewing skills.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Our students start with a valuable foundation in graphic design and move into 3-D animation and character and object development. Our 3-D and game designer program allows students to learn how to create three-dimensional worlds with animated characters for game systems.

FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid is available to those who qualify in the form of Pell Grants and Student Loans.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available.

CERTIFICATIONS

American Career Institute – Baltimore, Columbia and Wheaton are approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) since September 1994.

SUMMARY

The American Career Institute was derived from a top institution steeped in history, tradition, and excellence. American Career Institute realized that many of today’s jobs require very specialized skills, and people want to gain these skills fast. American Career Institute can give you career-focused skills that employers want, and you can complete your training in less than a year!

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Westwood College – Game Art

admin — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:48:01 +0000

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Do you think creatively and possess attention to detail, along with computer and technical knowledge? As you sit and play video games, possibly for hours on end, do you think you want to acquire the skills to design the very video games you are playing? Then you should consider enrolling in the Game Art Bachelor Degree program at Westwood College. This is where you will develop the ability to apply knowledge of art and animation techniques to a career in the game and software industry.

You will develop an understanding of the full game development life cycle through the art and design process. You should be able to design, develop, test, and deploy interactive software. Some of the career options available to you could include Conceptual Artist, 3D Modeler, Animator, and Texture Artist. Prepare yourself for a career as exciting as the video games you love to play!

ADVANTAGES

At Westwood, we provide career advising from the moment you begin classes. Getting to know you and your career goals will help us guide and prepare you throughout college.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

The focus of the program is on both game art and game design with emphasis on traditional artistry, 3D modeling, and animation. You will take courses in Game Development, Image Editing for Games, Digital Illustration, 3D Animation, and more. You will be able to produce 3D animation according to traditional animation theory and create textures for use in a 3D environment.

FINANCIAL AID

At Westwood, we understand that paying for college can seem overwhelming. We’re here to help you understand all the sources of money available, guide you through the process and be with you every step of the way.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available.

CERTIFICATIONS

Westwood College is currently nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), both of which are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

SUMMARY

The School of Design at Westwood College is a professional and constructive environment where students learn practical skills for their careers. If you are interested in tapping your creative talents and would like to study for a career that uses animation, web design or drafting and design skills, then Westwood’s School of Design is the place for you.

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Flashpoint Academy – Game Development

admin — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:18:37 +0000

DESCRIPTION

Create professional-quality content for a variety of game genres and interactive media platforms. Learn game development workflow and digital asset management. At Tribeca Flashpoint, mastering the tools and technology is not enough. You’ll also develop the work ethic, collaborative abilities and problem-solving skills you need to succeed.

Tribeca Flashpoint’s Associate Degree program simulates a real-world interactive media studio setting. You’ll experience team dynamics in action on small and large-scale projects and assume roles in the program’s four areas of focus: Design, Art (3D Modeling & Animation), Programming and Project Management. You’ll leave with an Associate of Applied Science degree, a competitive portfolio, and the necessary skills to help you start your career

ADVANTAGES

All first year students also participate in Production-in-Action. During PIA, you will work with side-by-side with professionals in the industry and students from all disciplines to create a large-scale production.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

With a small average yearly class size of approximately 75 students, a talented faculty of professionals, and the latest game development technology, Tribeca Flashpoint’s two-year program exposes you to the latest tools and trends in gaming, giving you hands-on training in all aspects of this exciting industry.

FINANCIAL AID

Over 75% of our students have received some form of financial aid, including: merit based scholarships loans for qualified students and GI benefits for qualified veterans.

SCHOLARSHIPS

To further curb the cost of education, Tribeca Flashpoint provides scholarships and various financial aid opportunities.

CERTIFICATIONS

Flashpoint, The Academy of Media Arts and Sciences has received degree-granting authority from the Illinois Board of Higher Education

SUMMARY

Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy is committed to the advancement of higher learning in the field of digital arts and entertainment technologies. Each department is engineered to simulate the converging digital entertainment industries. Our world-class professionals share their knowledge to develop each curriculum. Real-world tools and techniques, the latest technical developments and trends, and hands-on experience are seamlessly integrated into every class.

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Cogswell Polytechnical College – Game Development

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:40:43 +0000

DESCRIPTION

The Game Development concentration immerses students in realistic studio environments and situations. The project-based course work emphasizes non-technical, collaborative skills such as communication, teamwork, organization, management and leadership while fostering creativity and innovation in a student’s particular area of interest. This concentration prepares aspiring digital artists and designers to be well-rounded leaders in the global video game industry.

ADVANTAGES

Cogswell’s faculty members, most of whom have strong industry experience and connections, work hard to provide the finest possible academic programs. Our staff is committed to creating the best possible learning environment for our students. Our alumni assist us through internships, jobs, workshops and other bridges to industry. These dedicated people work together within a college that is small, specialized, and personal. Not only won’t you get lost here, but also you will find an environment that encourages your creativity and exploration, while providing you with first-rate teaching and technology.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Our cutting edge facilities make it possible to shoot movies, design circuits, render and animate 3D models, develop computer software, track, edit, mix and master soundtracks, and more – all while collaborating with peers and faculty without ever having to leave the building.

FINANCIAL AID

Cogswell Polytechnical College makes every effort to insure that each and every student who is accepted and wishes to enroll has the financial ability to meet his or her educational expenses.

SCHOLARSHIPS

A variety of scholarships are available.

CERTIFICATIONS

Our school is accredited by the Senior Commission, Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

SUMMARY

Cogswell Polytechnical College has a long and distinguished history as a California institution of higher education. Continuously dedicated to preparing its students for success and leadership in the world around it, Cogswell has always been associated with best practice in the industries and communities it serves.

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Virginia College – Animation and Game Design

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:09:35 +0000

DESCRIPTION

If it can be dreamed, it can be created, and that’s the hallmark of the media arts and design programs at Virginia College. From the technical to the abstract, from the pencil to the pixel, we can teach you to channel your creativity into a rewarding and lucrative career. Whether your interest lies in 3D animation and game design, interior design, computer aided drafting, or other computer design career areas, we have the palette from which you can choose the brightest future.

3D animation game design is only the latest addition to our programs in media arts. From our beginning over two decades ago in the interior arts, we have expanded to such high-tech, in-demand graphic design fields as computer aided drafting, internet webmaster technician, and visual communications. Take your design visualization skills and creativity to the next level! Or concentrate on the multimedia management business aspect of the media arts.

ADVANTAGES

At Virginia College we know the reason you come to school is to gain the skills you need to prepare for a career in tomorrow’s fastest growing job fields. Among those skills are preparing for and conducting your job search. We cannot guarantee job placement following graduation because your success depends to a great extent on your attendance and academic records. However, we can assure you that we will be with you every step of the way as you near graduation and begin your employment search.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Virginia College also offers educational opportunities to students anywhere via the Internet while allowing students located near on-ground campuses to have a choice of taking classes online, in the traditional classroom, or in a combination of both.

FINANCIAL AID

The Financial Planning department at Virginia College is prepared to discuss how a combination of Scholarships, Pell grants and student loans are available to those who qualify..

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available.

CERTIFICATIONS

Virginia College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

SUMMARY

The goal of Virginia College lies in its responsibility to its students, the technical and business communities, and the general citizenry. The College provides educational opportunities through curricula in business, business-related, administrative, management, technical and professional programs that are designed to prepare the student for direct entry into the job market.

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Westwood College – Game Art

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:40:48 +0000

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ADVANTAGES

In our program, you’ll develop the skills to apply core knowledge of art and animation techniques to the game and interactive software industry. We emphasize traditional 2D artistry, 3D modeling and animation, while you also learn how to apply critical thinking, logic, communications and problem-solving skills in managing challenges that occur in a game development environment.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

When you graduate, you’ll be ready to take on an entry-level position in the game art industry, such as a 3D character modeler, lead artist, quality assurance game tester or a graphic designer.

FINANCIAL AID

While the primary responsibility for meeting the costs of education rests with individual students and their families, many student finance resources are available to assist those students who, without such aid, would be unable to attend Westwood.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available.

CERTIFICATIONS

SUMMARY

This is one of the outstanding programs offered through the Westwood College online campus. If you’ve been considering the flexibility and convenience of an online game design college; look no further!

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FULL SAIL – Game Development (Bachelors Program)

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:16:36 +0000

DESCRIPTION

Full Sail University’s Game Development Bachelor’s Degree Program can get you on the road to a career in game development, game design, and game programming for consoles and computers.
Go in depth on subjects like preproduction and how to create game docs, video game programming and implementation, gameplay and level design, and how to create intelligent Artificial Intelligence. Working in a real world production environment with a team of video game programmers, artists, and designers – your fellow students – you’ll develop an entire playable video game, from start to finish.

ADVANTAGES

In addition, you’ll move into more complex and detailed tasks in courses like Advanced Tools Programming, DirectX, OpenGL, Machine Architecture, and Optimization and Software Architecture. Finally, you’ll focus all those skills on your final group project – a complete playable game that you design, develop, and produce from start to finish. It’s all part of a complete game development education that will get you ready to face the demands of the professional game world.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

The Entertainment Business Degree Program may be taken in addition to Game Development and will result in a Master of Science Degree upon successful completion.

FINANCIAL AID

Financing anything – whether it’s a home, a car, or your education – is no small matter. That’s why we have a 74-person Financial Aid Department dedicated to working with you to make this sometimes confusing process easier.

SCHOLARSHIPS

In an effort to encourage and develop future generations of media professionals, Full Sail has developed the Merit Scholarship Program. Eligible participants may receive a Merit Scholarship towards the tuition of any one Full Sail degree program.

CERTIFICATIONS

All Full Sail Degree Programs are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

SUMMARY

Our Game Development curriculum is designed to give you the programming skills and game theory needed to excel in the world of game development.

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FULL SAIL – Game Art (Bachelors Program)

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:30:28 +0000

DESCRIPTION

Full Sail’s Game Art Bachelor’s Degree Program is designed to develop artists well-versed in 3D asset creation for game development. With a focus on 3D content for consoles and computers, you’ll work your way through project-based classes that follow a clear progression from the basics of digital art creation up through the latest trends and tools. Along the way classes like Character Animation, Game Production, Level Design, Production Modeling, Object Perspective, and Software Technology will help you gain the skills necessary to move and improve content through the production pipeline. Each of these specialized classes is based around the same workflow processes found at professional gaming studios – including such core concepts as animation, level design, character modeling, lighting and shading, and texturing.
ADVANTAGES

Supporting industry-specific foundations are classes focusing on the fine-art aspects of game content-development, including english composition, historical archetypes, and the psychology of human interaction, as well as general career development skills like communication, personal finance, presentation, art history, and how to prepare yourself for your first step into the game industry.
THINGS TO CONSIDER

As the central hub for students in the Computer Animation program, the Computer Animation Center is designed to be the perfect creative environment for digital artists. This welcoming community atmosphere gives you the perfect place to collaborate on projects, trade animation tips, or simply build relationships with like-minded people.

From traditional art studios to labs featuring powerful computer workstations, the Computer Animation Center brings the entire animation experience together under one roof.
FINANCIAL AID

SCHOLARSHIPS

CERTIFICATIONS

All Full Sail Degree Programs are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).
SUMMARY

By focusing our training on the specific needs of the video game industry, Full Sail University’s Game Art Bachelor of Science program is designed to open the gaming world to you, helping you develop the skills to become part of a specialized group of artists designing for games. These artists help to create the next generation of video games – innovating in game art and visuals as well as in gameplay, and helping to shape the future of one of the world’s fastest growing forms of entertainment.

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FULL SAIL – Game Design (Masters Program)

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:23:51 +0000

DESCRIPTION

The Game Design program covers the entire scope of a development cycle as it relates to the responsibilities of a studio manager. After taking core classes in Asset Management, Production Methodologies, and Quality Assurance you’ll collaborate with artists and programmers and work with that team throughout production to delegate tasks, problem-solve, and hit milestones. You’ll also learn project-management, scheduling, and bug-tracking software that will keep your game on schedule while maintaining the quality of the product. Courses in Game Design and Design Mechanics stress the importance of developing a unified approach to gameplay mechanics in the initial design stage, and maintaining that standard with effective management skills and rigorous quality control throughout production.

ADVANTAGES

The Game Design Master’s Degree culminates with the Game Capstone Project. You’ll be stepping in to the role of an External Producer in a real world studio scenario that will draw on every element of your production management education as you coordinate a group of artists and programmers as they design and code the graphics, gameplay, and audio for a fully playable game.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

During the course of this Game Design Degree, you will be responsible for completing a design document, an academic capstone project, and a presentation. The Capstone Project is designed to help you develop the project management skills and team management skills you’ll need to succeed in the game development field. In this project you will be paired with a group of undergraduate game programmers and game artists to plan the genre and scope of a fully playable game. You will be acting as a Producer on this project, helping guide the team through the gameplay design, determining technological issues, as well as managing assets and the production timeline.

FINANCIAL AID

SCHOLARSHIPS

CERTIFICATIONS

All Full Sail Degree Programs are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

SUMMARY

The curriculum in the Game Design Master of Science Degree Program is comprised of high-level game design and production courses that take you deep into the game development pipeline. You’ll expand and advance your project and design skills through hands-on exercises in leadership, team management, game design, and marketing while you learn the skills you’ll need to advance your career in the game production industry.

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THE ART INSTITUTE ONLINE – Game Art & Design (Bachelors)

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:01:08 +0000

DESCRIPTION

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division is a leader in online creative arts education for video game development. Founded in 1921, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh supports our Game Art & Design program with more than 85 years of excellence.

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division’s Game Art & Design program is designed to provide you with every challenge, course and assistance that will help you prepare for a career in the game design programming industry. Our classes and instructors will help you sharpen and strengthen your core art and design skills, as well as provide you with the advanced game design programming skills that you will need when you graduate.
ADVANTAGES

While in our Game Art & Design program, you will build your individual video game design portfolio. Upon graduation from our Game Art & Design program, you will have the opportunity to showcase the practical and technical skills you have acquired to potential employers at the graduation portfolio review. You will be prepared for entry-level career opportunities in the field of video game design.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

In the Game Art & Design program, you’ll learn the art and design skills needed to get into the gaming field. You’ll use your talents to create applications used within the business, education, training, and entertainment industries. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment in positions such as modeler, storyboard artist, animation artist, 3-D illustrator, digital artist, FX artist, video postproduction artist, broadcast graphics designer, and game designer.

FINANCIAL AID

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division participates in federal and other financial aid programs. We are committed to helping you explore every option for making your education affordable. Regardless of your income of financial situation, you may qualify for financial aid programs that can help finance your education.

Our Student Financial Services team is here to help as you develop an affordable payment schedule. The following resources provide additional opportunities to reduce tuition cost.

To apply for financial aid, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once you have completed the FAFSA, a member of our Financial Services Team will work with you to develop a financial plan that suits your needs.

SCHOLARSHIPS

A rich and diverse array of scholarships are available to pay all or part of a student’s tuition at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Take a few moments to browse through the list of scholarships in the left navigation of your browser window.

Visit The Art Institutes list of competitions for high school students and current students at http://www.artinstitutes.edu/Competitions/Default.aspx

All high school senior scholarship recipients must apply and be accepted at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. The recipient must begin his or her program of study in the summer or fall quarter following high school graduation. A full-tuition, two-year scholarship is defined as two academic years or 90 credits and a half-tuition, two-year scholarship is defined as one academic year or 45 credits. Scholarship awards are evenly distributed over the recipient’s program of study.

CERTIFICATIONS

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

SUMMARY

You will have the opportunity to learn how to design game play and backgrounds, create characters and their environments, and apply your knowledge of video and computer games to evaluate products. You will also study video game programming, learning the coding, production, artistic concepts and game play strategies that create the video games that we all enjoy!

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