Video games. It's a multi-billion-dollar industry that just gets hotter with each passing year. Think it's just for kids? Not anymore. With the highly sophisticated games now available, video game designers are in demand. Interested? Get the training you need for this competitive career field. Whether you're developing characters or working as a texture artist, a Video Game Design career could be for you.
Game Tester
Producer
Character Artist
Level Designer
Sound Designer
Texture Artist
Background Artist
Screenwriter
Many jobs within the game design industry involve artistic and design skills. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, artist and related jobs are projected to grow 16% from 2006 to 2016.
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How to pay for college
Tuition planning assistance is available
Financial assistance may be available through federal, state, institutional and private funding sources. Examples include:
Federally Funded Grants
Scholarships
Federal Student Loans
Federal Work Study
Private Loans
Federal Pell Grant
Scholarship Opportunities
Not all federal aid is need based, some students or parents may qualify regardless of income