Video Game Design Colleges

Embrace the next generation of game technology with Video Game Art & Design studies. Push your skills to the limit using the latest software, hardware, and 3D tools. Learn the craft from masters that have defined the industry, and join the interactive revolution.

The Art Institute - Want to tease your brain with the challenge of designing successive levels of a complicated video game? If so, graduate to a future in Game Art & Design. The Game Art & Design Program concentrates on the artistic side of games - not computer programming. This unique program is your first step toward becoming an artist and designer in the multi-billion dollar game design industry. You'll strengthen your basic art and design skills, and then you'll learn how to design game play and background, create characters and their environments, and apply your knowledge of video and computer games to evaluate game products. You'll also learn to plan the game environment and determine choices for characters. When you graduate from the Game Art & Design program, you'll have the training and skills you need to compete for entry-level positions in the game industry - positions such as game-play tester, 2-D conceptual artist, 3-D character builder, 3-D object modeler, interactivity designer, background artist, and more. Campus Locations: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MI, MN, NC, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA and Online • Bachelor of Science in 3-D Model for Game & Animation • Bachelor of Science in Game Art & Design

American InterContinental University - Gain the skills you need to succeed in the career you want! AIU prepares you with the knowledge, skills and practical work experiences you need to get ahead. Whether you're a high school student considering your future or a seasoned professional looking to boost your career, AIU has a degree program designed to put you in demand. AIU partners with businesses, government and world-class designers to provide you with real-world training, including mentors and industry internships. Small classes mean you can learn hands-on using industry-current technology. Day, evening, weekend and accelerated degree options make it easy for you to get ahead, and financial aid is available for those who qualify. AIU offers nationwide and international career placement assistance, as well as a study abroad program. Campus Location: Atlanta, GA • Bachelor's Degree program in Game Design and Development

Brown College - Brown College is dedicated to providing quality programs that are sound in concept, implemented by competent and dedicated faculty, and geared to serve those seeking a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills required to obtain employment in their chosen fields. The programs emphasize hands-on training, are designed to be relevant to employers' needs, and focus on areas that offer promising career opportunities. The Bachelor degree program in Game Design and Development is designed to provide education in principles and techniques used to create interactive 2D and 3D computer games. Students can learn design software, programming languages, modeling and animation skills, networking principles, level and world editors, and game engines used to design and develop games, and examine market research and business concepts related to game production and distribution processes. Project management, creative design, and communication skills are integrated throughout this dynamic curriculum. Campus Location: Mendota Heights (near Minneapolis/St. Paul), Minnesota • Bachelor of Science in Game Design and Development

Collins College - Interested in a career in interior design, visual communication, or animation? What about network technology or game design – do they sound engaging to you? If you want to start a whole new career or get more training in your chosen field, Collins College can provide the direction you need. Collins College ensures the quality education of all its students through three educational means: experienced and dedicated educators, up-to-date relevant curriculum (reviewed by an Advisory Committee), and modern equipment affording students the newest tools to develop exceptional skills in each degree program. Campus Location: Tempe, Arizona • Bachelor - Game Design

Computer Career Institute at Johns Hopkins University - Learn to develop and animate characters, levels, and environments that will excite and engage players. Create convincing photorealistic 3d scenes with the additions of textures to your character or object. Add Special Effects that will provide an animator the ability to create water, fog, sky, etc. With the addition of character modeling and animation, students progress all the way through game design strategies, modeling techniques, texturing for gaming and finally animation of characters. Students will create a game design, with animation for multiple levels showing character, scene and mood for each. Campus Locations: Baltimore and Columbia, MD • Digital 3-D Animation • Digital Audio/Video Editing • Digital Audio/Video Production • Digital Game Design

Expression College for Digital Arts - In a sentence, here's what Expression is all about. We teach artistic technology to enthusiastic students who want to make their passion their profession. Expression was created to engage the industry to expand new media ideas and concepts, a true home for the media experimentation and discovery. We're all good stuff - no filler. We believe that new media can be a means to a cleaner, healthier world. Expression’s Game Art & Design Program begins with strong Fine Arts fundamentals, and builds upward towards advanced conceptual design. If you are looking to apply your talent in the interactive 3D realm, or want to manipulate the latest game engines in a professional pipeline environment, Game Art & Design will give you the artistic and technical foundation to make your mark in the game industry. Expression is strategically located in the heart of the game development community, and our faculty are veterans of top game companies, publishers, and development teams. Our program will give you the tools and concepts you need for your dream job in the game industry. Campus Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA • Bachelor of Applied Science in Game Art & Design

Herzing College - Founded in 1965, Herzing College is a leader in progressive, career-focused education in technology, business, and health care. Focusing on the individual student's need is key to the Herzing philosophy. Herzing College has brought its high-quality programs to the online environment to allow students in other locations to upgrade their career potential. The Bachelor of Science Degree in Interactive and Graphic Arts Program employs an integrated and coherent approach that prepares students with the necessary academic knowledge and technical competencies required for a wide range of positions in graphic arts. The curriculum is focused on designing and producing work for print, the World Wide Web, television, cinema, multimedia, and digital entertainment. Campus Location: Madison, Wisconsin • BS in Interactive and Graphic Arts with concentration in Game Development

International Academy of Design and Technology - You have taken the first step toward preparing for a new and rewarding career. We offer a curriculum with courses that are designed to incorporate industry-specific classes with the crucial business skills students will need to excel. We are proud of the innovative learning environment we have created as it focuses on a student’s educational development as well as their personal growth. IADT's Game Design and Development programs are is designed to provide training in principles and techniques used to create interactive 2D and 3D computer games. Students can learn design software, programming languages, modeling and animation skills, networking principles, level design and game engines used to design and develop games, and will examine market research and business concepts related to game production and distribution processes. Campus Locations: Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; Las Vegas, Nevada; Orlando, Florida Associate of Science • Game Design • Game Design & Development

Katherine Gibbs School - For more than 90 years, Katharine Gibbs Schools have been preparing graduates for rewarding professional careers. Dedicated to the development of the individual, the school emphasizes problem solving in its curriculum to better prepare students to become professionals in the workplace. The Game and Web Design program is designed to prepare students for a variety of employment opportunities within this growing industry. Students have the opportunity to take advantage of game design principles and techniques that enable them to compose innovative and entertaining games and web sites. In addition to the necessary technical courses, the program includes courses in business, English and career development. Campus Location: Melville, New York • Associate of Applied Science in Game and Web Design

Minnesota School of Business - Founded in 1877 MSB is a multi campus institution with seven campus locations in Minnesota, one of which goes by the name of Globe College. Many of MSB's campuses are located throughout the Minneapolis and St. Paul metropolitan area. Combined the campuses serve over 2,000 students. MSB is one of the most recognized and highly respected providers of private business, medical, and computer education in the upper midwest. The Programming & Game Development Program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to be employable in the general field of programming and software development. Additionally, students will have the ability to develop digital games from conception to completion. Campus Locations: Oakdale, Brooklyn Center, Plymouth, Rochester, Shakopee, Waite Park, Richfield, MN Programs might vary by campus. Associate Degrees • Programming & Game Development

New England Institute of Technology - As the leader in technical career education in Southeastern New England, New England Tech is a private, non-profit technical college offering Associate’s and Bachelor’s of Science degrees in 29 programs. Each one has been thoughtfully designed with input from both educators and industry experts. Through your choice of day or evening classes, you can learn to design video games for phones, handheld devices, Nintendo, XBox, and more in as little as 18 months. All you need to do is enroll in the Game Development and Simulation Programming Technology program at New England Tech. You will learn current technologies such as Photoshop, Flash, Lightwave 3D, and C++. Your class work concentrates on developing games as a team using your creativity and technical skills. Campus Location: Warwick, Rhode Island • Associate’s Degree - Game Development and Simulation Programming Technology

Northwestern Business College - Founded in 1902, Northwestern Business College (NBC) is dedicated to helping career-oriented students just like you achieve personal and professional satisfaction. We offer personal attention from supportive faculty, as well as flexible class schedules designed to fit your busy lifestyle. NBC is committed to preparing you for a rewarding career, with over 24 fully accredited education programs. We offer innovative, hands-on training in the fastest-growing professions, where you’ll find a great deal of opportunity for growth and advancement. But career preparation at NBC does not end in the classroom. Our externship program allows you to pick up valuable on-the-job experience prior to graduation, and our Office of Career Development and Alumni Relations simplify your employment search with a 95% job placement rate. This degree teaches students the theory and practice of game design. It prepares them to collaborate on projects requiring the application of design and development skills, and apply interactive animation techniques to models and characters in interactive environments. Opportunities in this field continue to grow at a rapid rate. Campus Locations: Bridgeview, Chicago, Naperville Associate Degree • Video Game Design and Development

Pittsburgh Technical Institute - In over 50 years of teaching career skills in Western Pennsylvania, PTI has maintained its position on the cutting edge of the modern marketplace. By designing its programs around what employers want, it consistently prepares graduates who are in demand by employers throughout the area and across the country. Our Oakdale campus is a dynamic environment complete with activities and organizations where students grow as individuals and thrive as professionals. Campus Location: Oakdale, PA Associate Degrees • Multimedia Technologies • Computer Aided Drafting • Computer Programming

Vatterott College- Vatterott College's fast-paced training is designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed and get a better job faster. Learn the ins and outs of video game design as well as crucial web design skills. Take the plunge into this exiting career path and start creating! Campus Location: Tulsa, OK Associate Degrees • Web Design, Gaming & Multimedia Programming • Web Design and Software Development

Virginia College - Virginia College offers a wide variety of programs, resulting in both diplomas and associate degrees in such diverse fields as office or business management, computer technologies, health & medical, criminal justice, interior design and visual communications. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Animation & Game Design at Virginia College will give you a strong foundation in the fundamentals of artistic design, story development, project management, digital content creation, and portfolio development. You'll also gain advanced skills in 3D modeling, character design, animation, and game content development. And as you continue your amazing journey, you'll learn how to complete a strong portfolio of your work that will help you sell your skills to employers in this fast-paced industry. This exciting new curriculum is carefully tailored to help make you an advanced and versatile 3D artist, one who is marketable to a wide range of companies and opportunities. Campus Location: Huntsville, Alabama • Bachelor of Applied Arts in Animation & Game Design

Westwood College - 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. Campus Locations: Anaheim, California, Arlington, Virginia Atlanta Midtown, Georgia Atlanta Northlake, Georgia Chicago DuPage, Illinois Chicago Loop, Illinois Chicago O'Hare Airport, Illinois Chicago River Oaks, Illinois Denver, Colorado Inland Empire, California Long Beach, California Los Angeles, California Online • Bachelor - Game Art and Design • Bachelor - Game Software Development

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