| If the thought of working in the video gaming industry | | | | As your game design training progresses, you may |
| sounds exciting, you can get good training from | | | | decide to transfer to a four-year college and pursue a |
| vocational schools and trade schools across the | | | | master degree. |
| country. Over the past decade, the video game | | | | With a good education in game art and design from |
| industry has evolved into thousands of uses, both | | | | one of the top schools, you will be qualified to apply for |
| educational and recreational. This is why video game | | | | hundreds of exciting positions. Depending on your level |
| designers are in demand across the field. | | | | of education, you could soon be earning $35,000 to |
| In general, courses in video game design cover both | | | | $75,000 a year while working in an industry you really |
| graphic art and computer science. A good course can | | | | enjoy. |
| teach you the essentials of original game design | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW and |
| conception and production, analytical skills development, | | | | may or may not reflect specific practices, courses and |
| software applications, game design and testing, all | | | | or services associated with ANY ONE particular |
| aspects of 3D modeling, animation, CAD, 2D design, | | | | school(s) that is or is not advertised on our website. |
| applied game theories, storyboarding, graphic design, | | | | Copyright 2008 - All rights reserved by Media Positive |
| interactive writing, and lots more. Your education in | | | | Communications, Inc. |
| video game design will include plenty of hands-on | | | | Notice: Publishers are free to use this article on an |
| experience working independently and with teams of | | | | ezine or website, provided the article is reprinted in its |
| other students under the supervision of professional | | | | entirety, including copyright and disclaimer, and ALL links |
| game designers. | | | | remain intact and active. |
| There are several degree options, depending on your | | | | If you would like to learn more about video game |
| career aspirations and how much time and effort you | | | | design training, we invite you to choose a few schools |
| wish to expend. A course from a community college | | | | on and submit a request for more information. You will |
| will culminate in an Associate Degree or possibly a | | | | soon be able to make an informed decision that could |
| Bachelor degree in Graphic Art or Computer Sciences. | | | | lead you to a rewarding career. |