Profiles of Game Animation Programs & Schools

Animation? Design? Game Art? Find the right school for you!

Game & Interactive Media Degrees: What Coursework is Included in a Typical Game & Interactive Media Program?

What Does Game & Interactive Media Mean?

As an artform, game & interactive media is the creation of video games and interactive media programs through the use of advanced computer programming and animation techniques. According to Merriam- Webster, a game (video game) is an electronic game played by means of images on a video screen and often emphasizing fast action. Video games are typically played using an Xbox, Nintendo, or other video game console.

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Articles on the Different Types of Animation, Design, and Gaming Degree Programs

January 5, 2012

At Animation Career Review we have published dozens of articles detailing the different types of degree programs available in animation, design, gaming, and related fields. Each article defines the program, details the typical coursework involved and notes the type of career paths available to someone with that particualr degree. Bookmark this handy dandy list for future use.

List of Online Schools with Game Art, Game Design, Game Development, or Game Programming Degree Programs

March 22, 2012

Below is a list of online schools that offer game art, game design, game development, or game programming programs:

Baker College Online
Programs available: Bachelor of Computer Science - Game Software Development

List of California Schools with Game Art, Game Design, and Game Development Degree Programs

March 20, 2012

Below is a list of California schools that offer game art, game design, and game development degree programs:

The Art Institutes, Sacramento, San Bernardino, Santa Ana, North Hollywood, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Sunnyvale, San Diego
Programs available: Game Art & Design (BA), Game Art & Design (BS), Graphic Design (AS) (BS) (AAS), Computer Animation (MFA), Media Arts & Animation (BA), Visual Effects & Motion Graphics (BA), Visual Effects & Motion Graphics (BS)

Game & Interactive Media Degrees: What Coursework is Included in a Typical Game & Interactive Media Program?

January 2, 2012

What Does Game & Interactive Media Mean?

Game Art & Animation Degrees: What Coursework is Included in a Typical Game Art & Animation Program?

December 27, 2011

What Does Game Art & Animation Mean?

Game Art & Animation refers to the look, feel, and texture of games. Artists in this field have wide variety of skills, so they wear many hats. They design and create digital characters, capture performances using Motion Capture equipment, they assist with and understand acting and directing, and they even design art for game packaging and other promotional materials. Game art & animation artists work in a variety of fields, but many work at video game companies. Just a few top game companies include Sega, Nintendo, and Capcom.

Western Illinois University - Art, Graphic Design, Instructional Simulation, and Gaming Programs Profile

April 27, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Art with Emphasis in Graphic Design; B. S. Instructional Simulation and Gaming

Tuition Information: Undergraduate residents $5,776, nonresidents $8,664 plus fees of $1,816 per year for the 2010 – 2011 school year

Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy - Animation, Visual Effects, Game, & Interactive Media Programs Profile

April 22, 2011

Degrees Offered: A. A. S. Animation and Visual Effects, Game and Interactive Media

Tuition Information: $25,000 per year for the 2010 – 2011 school year

Columbia College Chicago - Art, Graphic Design, Film, Animation, Game Design/Development, & Illustration Programs Profile

April 15, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. A. Art and Design; B. A. Film and Video with Animation (Traditional or Computer) Concentration; B. A. Game Design with Concentration in Game Art, Game Development, Programming or Game Sound; B. F. A. Graphic Design, Illustration; B. A., B. F. A. Interactive Arts and Media

University of Advancing Technology - Digital Media, Digital Video, Game Art and Animation, & Game Design Program Profile

January 30, 2011

Degrees Offered: A. A. and B. A. Digital Media, Digital Video, Game Art and Animation (traditional and online), Game Design (traditional and online), Serious Games and Simulation and Virtual Modeling and Design (traditional and online); M. S. Game Production and Management

Tuition Information: Undergraduate $19,400; Online Undergraduate $11,200; Graduate $12,200 for the 2010 – 2011 school year

Profiles of Game Animation Programs & Schools

Animation? Design? Game Art? Find the right school for you!

Game & Interactive Media Degrees: What Coursework is Included in a Typical Game & Interactive Media Program?

Game Animation Degree Info:

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Articles on the Different Types of Animation, Design, and Gaming Degree Programs

List of Online Schools with Game Art, Game Design, Game Development, or Game Programming Degree Programs

List of California Schools with Game Art, Game Design, and Game Development Degree Programs

Game & Interactive Media Degrees: What Coursework is Included in a Typical Game & Interactive Media Program?

Game Art & Animation Degrees: What Coursework is Included in a Typical Game Art & Animation Program?

Western Illinois University - Art, Graphic Design, Instructional Simulation, and Gaming Programs Profile

Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy - Animation, Visual Effects, Game, & Interactive Media Programs Profile

Columbia College Chicago - Art, Graphic Design, Film, Animation, Game Design/Development, & Illustration Programs Profile

University of Advancing Technology - Digital Media, Digital Video, Game Art and Animation, & Game Design Program Profile

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