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Behind every PlayStation, Nintendo and PC game is a brain – the Computer Game Designer. Anyone can play a video game for hours on end, but the real challenge is to create one yourself. According to the PriceWaterhouseCoopers, the video game sector will note the fastest growth in the global entertainment industry in the coming years. A career in Game Art and Design is definitely worth considering if you have a passion for video games!

Relevant Game Art and Design coursework will generally include such key topics like 3D modeling & animation, level creation using commercial engines, digital audio and video production, and demo reel creation. There are a number of  colleges where you can pursue this career:

In The Art Institute of California – USA Bachelor of Science in Game Art & Design students learn hands on, using industry-related software and technology.

Master of Arts in Computer Games Art at the University of Teesside, School of Computer Animation & Games in Middlesbrough, UK focuses on the creative design and development of content suitable for a computer gaming environment.

3D Graphics and Game Development Graduate Certificate at the Concordia University in Montreal, Canada offers the fundamental concepts and advanced design principles of 3D graphics and intelligent systems.

After you successfully complete the program you should be able to research game genres, styles and trends to aid in the design of games and business plans; create and edit storyboards, scripts, graphics, soundtracks and animation; develop game narratives, character histories and online help files; design a complete game level from storyboard through media distribution; prepare a portfolio and demo reel to assist in securing your future job.

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