Game Art
Degree level:
Bachelor's
Anyone can play a video game. The real challenge is having a role in creating one.
With a bachelor’s degree in game art from Westwood College, you’ll be able to do just that. In our program, you’ll develop the skills to apply core knowledge of art and animation techniques to the game and interactive software industry. We emphasize traditional 2D artistry, 3D modeling and animation, while you also learn how to apply critical thinking, logic, communications and problem-solving skills in managing challenges that occur in a game development environment. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to take on an entry-level position in the game art industry, such as a 3D character modeler, lead artist, quality assurance game tester or a graphic designer.
Game Art Course Information
A game art degee opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:
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Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:
- Utilize traditional drawing skills
- Develop professional-quality 2D and 3D art assets
- Apply digital animation skills
- Execute a game development project production timeline
Locations offering the bachelor's degree in
Game Art
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Online California Colorado |
Georgia Virginia |
Where could your Game Art degree take you?
Take a look at a few of the career paths that might be yours with a bachelor’s degree in game art from Westwood College.
3D / Character Modeler
- Produce 3D characters and creature assets for games
- Assist the lead character artist in the evaluation of tools and processes and in the management and review of externally-created assets
- Work with designers, programmers and others in the development of products and also participate in some performance testing.
Lead Artist
- Work in collaboration with the studio head, art directors and the project’s producer to establish the visual content/art and vision for each project
- Maintain and refine the art content during each stage of production to ensure high standards
- Take an active role in the planning of projects, authoring/maintaining style guides, gathering reference material and commissioning concept illustrations
Quality Assurance Game Tester
- Analyze video games to document software defects as part of a quality control process in video game development
Westwood has prepared our game art design graduates for careers with employers such as:
| 7 Studios | Namco Bandai Games |
| Blizzard Entertainment | Sensory Sweep Studios |
| Crave Entertainment | Sony Online Entertainment |
| Electronic Arts, Inc. (EA Games) | Square Enix North America |
| iBeta Software Quality Assurance | Superior Technical Resources |
| Javaground | Vivendi Games |
| Microsoft | Volition, Inc. |
*Westwood College must track the initial employers of its graduates for regulatory and accreditation purposes. This list is a taken from a compilation of employers of Westwood College graduates from each region from June 2007 to June 2008. This is not intended to represent an endorsement of Westwood College by the listed employers.
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