Featured Game Design Schools
If you're interested in learning about game designing and programming, then check out the degrees offered through the Art Institutes. Gain a solid background in animation, character development, programming, motion capture and more while you learn how to build video games. Once you graduate, you'll be qualified for an entry-level position as a game designer and modeler. Learn more about the Art Institutes | Request free info
The International Academy of Design & Technology offers online degrees in video game design. Choose from an associate's or bachelor's program in game design and help transform your design talent into the skills employers want. Learn more about IADT | Request free info
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Game design is a growing industry as more and more adults are turning to playing video games as a hobby. If you've ever dreamed of earning a living creating new and exciting games for Playstation or XBox sets, then getting a degree in game design from an accredited school is crucial.
Game Design Schools in North America
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Your Career in Game Design
One of the fastest-growing job markets in the U.S. is in the video game industry. The industry is thriving; companies are looking for talented employees and many of them are willing to pay for the best.
Jobs for game designers include, among others, 3D character animator, modeler, story boarder, digital artist, FX artist, video post-production artist, broadcast graphics designer, game researcher and planner, and producer.
This fast-growing field is highly competitive. If you want a chance at a good job in game design—even a foot in the door for an interview—credentials from are a reputable school are a must. Many schools offer four-year bachelor’s degree programs in game design. Some give master’s of fine arts degrees in subjects such as special effects animation.
Online directories can help you find the right school for your education in game design. Courses are offered in schools around the country and online. Some programs emphasize technology, some focus on the arts, and others have both. Be sure the school you choose covers the aspects of game design that interest you.
Video game artists average $41,500 a year to start, up to $67,000 with over six years of experience. Video game animators can expect between $47,000 and $75,000, depending on experience. Average salaries for game designers go from $46,000 to $70,000. Creative directors and lead designers average $45,000 to $80,000 a year. Of course, if you’re among the top in your field, you’ll earn much more.
The dynamic field of video game design offers exciting opportunities for creative and detail-oriented people who enjoy keeping up with the latest technology. The first step is formal education in game design.
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