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[Thomas Valentino]

Educational

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Schools / Programs
Cornell University (http://gdiac.cis.cornell.edu/)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/cornelllogo.gif.gif

Website: http://gdiac.cis.cornell.edu
Cornell University (http://www.cornell.edu) is a world-class Ivy League university that offers a multitude of outstanding degree programs.

In Fall 2001, overwhelming interest in studying games sparked the creation of The Game Design Initiative at Cornell University (GDIAC). This organization is a group of students, faculty, alumni, and community members who are devoted to the establishment of game design as an academic discipline. GDIAC currently offers a Minor in Game Design that is available to all undergraduate students at Cornell.

In the Minor, students take three core courses in game design and development from the College of Computing and Information Sciences along with a choice of three other courses from a variety of fields: computer science and engineering, communication, animation, and visual studies. A unique aspect of GDIAC is that students may continue work through independent studies to expand project portfolios and explore cutting-edge game technology. We offer many other opportunities, such as mentorship, teaching assistant jobs, industry and university collaborations, company hosting, and more.

For more information and contacts, please see the GDIAC website at http://gdiac.cis.cornell.edu.

Digital Media Arts College (http://www.digitalmediaartscollege.us/)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/dmac.gif

3785 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Tel: 1-866-255-3622 (toll free)
Email: admissions@dmac-edu.org
Website: www.digitalmediaartscollege.us

Digital Media Arts College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
3-Year Bachelor of Fine Arts: Computer Animation, Graphic Design
1.5-Year Master of Fine Arts: Special Effects Animation, Graphic Design

Experience “The Making of a Digital Artist” at Digital Media Arts College, ½ mile from the beach, in sunny Boca Raton, FL.

Here at DMAC, you learn along side other artists just like you; get educated by industry-experienced faculty; in an environment designed by our own staff of accomplished artists; optimizing your skills in traditional arts and computer design simultaneously; all from the very first semester!

Why do students Choose DMAC?

*Accelerated Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts Degrees.
3 Year BFA in Computer Animation or Graphic Design
1 ½ Year MFA, Special Effects Animation or Graphic Design

* Accessible Quality Facilities & Advanced Technolgy Labs.
Labs are available 24x7! And you start classes in the computer labs from the very first semester! DMAC technology includes one of the very few Motion Capture studios in the Southeast U.S.

* Accessible Quality Faculty.
Small Classes - DMAC is an exclusive college with small class size and low student-to-teacher ratio which means optimum access to faculty.
Industry Experience - Faculty have industry experience at companies like Sega which they incorporate into instruction and guidance in their classes.

Sprott-Shaw Community College (http://www.sprott-shaw.com/)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/sprott_shaw.gif

220 – 8228 MacLeod Trail S.E.
Calgary, Alberta Canada T2H 2B8
Tel: (403) 255-5570
Fax: (403) 571-4709
Email: jasonm@sprott-shaw.com
Website: www.sprott-shaw.com
Sprott-Shaw Community College believes success can be achieved when students are immersed in a program with a highly focused curriculum, and learner expectations that match industry expectations. Students need to be highly motivated and passionate about the animation industry. At Sprott-Shaw Community College, our students are taught not only what to learn, but how to learn.

Sprott-Shaw Community College was founded in 1903 and is BC's largest multi-location private career college, training over 4,500 students annually.

Sprott-Shaw Community College now spans across British Columbia, Alberta, Asia and the Middle East. Calgary, Alberta boasts the only location offering the Digital Animation and Digital Media Arts programs. With 24 campuses in Western Canada, there's one near you!

As part of your Digital Animation program you will develop a career DVD Demo Reel. Sprott-Shaw Community College invites industry employers to view graduates demo reels and portfolio presentations. In The Digital Media Arts program you will create a complete portfolio and image branding as part of your career search preparation.

Sprott-Shaw Community College offers FREE lifetime job placement assistance through your graduate services representative.

Sprott-Shaw Community College offers FREE lifetime refresher and upgrading of courses completed.*
*some conditions apply. Contact your Sprott-Shaw Community College admissions advisor today @ 403-255-5570 or jasonm@sprott-shaw.com

DigiPen Institute of Technology (http://www.digipen.edu/main/Main_Page)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/DPLogoRGB.GIF

Tel: 425-558-0299
Email: info@digipen.edu
Website: www.digipen.edu
Founded in 1988, DigiPen Institute of Technology has been a pioneer in interactive entertainment education. Located near Seattle, Washington, DigiPen is an accredited college offering Bachelor and Masters degree programs for those pursuing a serious career in the video game and interactive simulation industries. With highly academic degree tracks for software engineers, production artists and computer engineers, DigiPen is acknowledged by many leading game developers and publishers as one of the best sources for production personnel.

With the cooperation of major game industry leaders like Nintendo and Microsoft, DigiPen ensures that the educational experience is one that truly prepares students for the rigors of the industry. DigiPen graduates benefit from a comprehensive curriculum that also opens employment opportunities beyond the game development sphere. In other words, given the foundational knowledge and skills gained at DigiPen, graduates are able to pursue employment opportunities in other fields of computer science, computer engineering and production art.

For further information on DigiPen Institute of Technology, please visit website at: www.digipen.edu

[Thomas Valentino]

SAE Institute Miami
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16051 West Dixie Hwy Suite 200, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
Tel: 305-944-7494
Email: gaming@sae.edu
Website: sae-miami.com/DGP_courses.htm
SAE Institute is a world-wide educator in creative technology. We offer fast-paced programs to get you started in the competitive world of audio recording, digital post production, and game animation. With more than 40 locations around the world, our students and graduates benefit from a vast network of resources and our alumni association. Moreover, the SAE programs are a solid combination of hands-on training and relevant theory to give you the foundation necessary to develop your career.


After graduation, SAE continues to work for the student; helping to place them in a position in the field in which they desire to work. Our students' success is our success. As SAE continues to grow, more and more graduates are discovering the value of our small class sizes, individual practical time, helpful supervising system and up-to-date theory resources.

SAE Institute - Miami has a 13,000 square foot facility with audio studios, computer labs, green screen room, editing suites, and A/V classrooms. It is situated in North Miami, a vibrant, international city three miles from the sunny beach and lush palm trees. SAE Miami is the perfect combination of creativity, technology and education.

The Art Institutes International Minnesota (http://www.artinstitutes.edu/minneapolis/)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/aaim.gif


15 South 9th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Tel: 612-332-3361
Fax: 612-332-3934
Website: www.artinstitutes.edu/minneapolis
Conveniently located in downtown Minneapolis, The Art Institutes International Minnesota helps prepare students for careers in the visual and practical arts. The Art Institutes International Minnesota was founded in 1964 by Petrena Lowthian, who came from London to establish what was to become Lowthian College. The school offered post-secondary educational programs of study. In 1981, the institution was authorized to award the Associate of Applied Science degree and in 2000, the institution was granted approval to award the Bachelor of Science degree.

University of Abertay Dundee (http://www.abertay.ac.uk/)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/Abertay-LOGO.gif


Bell Street, DUNDEE DD1 1HG
Tel: 01382 308943
Fax: 01382 308081
Email: l.balfour@abertay.ac.uk
Website: www.abertay.ac.uk
The University of Abertay Dundee offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate games courses. Abertay offers world-leading courses in computer arts and computer games technology and is home to the International Centre for Computer Games & Virtual Entertainment (IC-CAVE) - unique in Europe. Abertay launched Scotland's first degree in computer arts, underpinning the creative industries sector that supports 600,000 jobs across Britain and contributes more than £20 billion to the UK economy. Located in the city of Dundee, Abertay is right at the heart of Dundee, combining all the advantages of a close knit campus with the buzz of city centre life. For more information visit www.abertay.ac.uk.

The Art Institute of Vancouver (http://www.artinstitutes.edu/vancouver/)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/AiV-stacked.gif


3264 Beta Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5G 4K4 Canada
Tel: 604-298-5400
Toll Free: 1-800-661-1885
Fax: 604-298-5403
Email: aivbinfo@aii.edu
Website: www.aiv.aii.edu
At The Art Institute of Vancouver, we believe an education in the creative and applied arts should be hands on and practical, not to mention inspiring. It should prepare you for opportunities in the workplace as it gives your ideas and talent a place to take shape. Students in the Game Art & Design and Visual &Game Programming diploma programs build foundation skills, which they apply to the creation of game play and backgrounds and the creation of characters and their environments. Programmers become well-versed in the technical aspects of the game, thus capable of comprehending the intent of the artistic creator and the technical needs and challenges in achieving the intended results of the game designers.

We offer a creative stimulating environment where you can learn what it takes to launch your career. You’ll learn with experienced faculty who practice what they preach, in interesting careers inside and outside of our classrooms. You’ll be exposed to a curricula that’s relevant, thanks to the input of major employers with whom we work. And you’ll get your hands on the technology that will help your good ideas see the light of day. Better yet, you’ll graduate with a portfolio so that you can show potential employers your best work.

At our Burnaby location, you’ll find a creative environment designed to bring out your best. Open 24-hours a day, 7-days a week this location has over 54,000 square feet of class and lab space with a lecture theatre, sound stage, five recording studios and an Internet broadcast studio. Game students have access to the technical and artistic tools needed to develop their talents, and expand and apply their knowledge of video and computer games.

Curriculum is carefully scrutinized and developed by industry leaders and prominent employers who inform The Art Institutes what skills are needed in the workplace. This means that your education is relevant, practical, and hands-on. In fact, the classroom often mimics what you'll find on the job. Deadlines, pitching ideas in front of the class, and working in teams helps you flex those creative muscles. Graduates of the Game Art & Design program have the training and skills to compete for entry-level positions in the game industry, such as game-play tester, 2-D conceptual artist, 3-D character builder, 3-D object modeller, interactivity designer and background artist. Graduates of the Visual & Game Programming program are equipped to create and modify programs/scripts for game levels and to enter into the world of shading development, graphic dynamics, and pipeline streamlining. They will learn programming tools such as Perl, C++, C-shell, Mel scripting, MaxScript, DirectX & OpenGL. Students in this program are familiarized with different operating systems while focusing on Unix type platforms.

For more information about our programs call 1-800-661-1885 or visit our website at www.aiv.aii.edu.

[Thomas Valentino]

Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) (http://www.aie.edu.au/)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/aie_logo_2006_rgb.gif


Canberra Technology Park, Phillip Avenue, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
Phone: +61 2 6162 5131
Fax: +61 2 6207 3759
Email: enquiries@aie.act.edu.au
Website: http://www.aie.edu.au
Since its establishment in 1996, the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) has earned much recognition as Australia’s premier Registered Training Organisation for the Computer Game Development and 3D Digital industries. AIE has grown significantly in the past 10 years and now has two campuses, in Canberra and Melbourne.

From Certificate II through to Advanced Diploma qualifications, AIE provides cutting edge, hands-on training, that is nationally accredited and recognised through the Australian Qualifications Framework. Our graduates continue to be instrumental in building the games, interactive entertainment and related industries in Australia and can be found working in some of the world’s fastest growing CGI industries. Our current students often find that their job interviews are conducted by another AIE graduate.

More information on the range of courses on offer can be found on our website, www.aie.edu.au. AIE training is characterized by: • Long established, close industry links and genuine industry expertise. • High levels of graduate employment and student satisfaction • Specialized industry specific training with a focus on portfolio development and experience • Flexible pathways to university and employment • A creative, studio learning experience where students are mentored as they build their own games, film and CGI products.

AIE continues to contribute to the development of the Games and interactive industries in Australia, as an active founding member of the Australian Game Developers Conference, and is involved in consulting both government and other education institutions on policy and content. In 1999, AIE initiated the Australian Games Developers Conference and in 2005, organized Australia’s first academic and secondary schools summits on games education.

Depending on their desired career path, students at AIE can enroll in introductory courses through to a variety of specialized courses in Computer Game Development (both in 3D Animation and Programming) or 3D Animation for Film and other Screen industries, either on campus or online!

QANTM COLLEGE (http://www.qantmcollege.edu.au/)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/Qantm-Logo.gif


Phone: +61 7 3017 4333
Fax: +61 7 3003 0953
Email: aipxadm@aii.edu
Website: http:/www.qantmcollege.edu.au
Qantm College is the leading private provider of education for the games industry in Australia and internationally. Boasting the only Bachelor Degree in Interactive Entertainment in Australia, Qantm College has pioneered education for the games sector. The College’s Degrees and Diploma programs have been developed in consultation with the industry to ensure Qantm’s students have the best opportunity to meet needs of employers and the industry.

Qantm College’s Bachelor of Interactive Entertainment, has majors in Games Programming and Animation preparing graduates to undertake operational, developmental and managerial roles within the interactive entertainment industry.

Qantm College has powerful industry links with some of the world’s leading game companies, such as Krome Studios and provides a strong ‘hands on’ practical teaching approach with industry experienced teachers supported by an exciting theoretical curriculum designed to expand and heighten the student’s understanding.

Qantm College’s unique capabilities in education for the Interactive Entertainment industry have been acknowledged through awards such as the Small Training Provider of the Year, which Qantm received in both 2001 and 2003. QANTM College students also took out ‘Best Independent Unpublished Game” at the 2004 AGDC.

Austin Community College Video Game Development Program (http://www.austincc.edu/techcert/Video_Games.html)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/ACCdistrict_color_logo.gif


5930 Middle Fiskville Rd., Austin, TX 78752
Phone: (512) 223-7662
Fax: (512) 223-7030
Website: http://www.austincc.edu/techcert/Video_Games.html
Program Overview
The Video Game Development program is designed and developed by leaders in the Austin video game development industry, under the direction of the ACC Video Game Advisory Board. Courses are taught by industry video game developers for those who want to be video game developers. The program offers a comprehensive approach towards learning what's needed to be successful in video game development.

Curriculum
Today's environment for developing video games requires specialized skills and strong teamwork. Consequently, the Video Game Development curriculum provides four areas of specialization: Programming, Art, Design, Production and a team Capstone project. Courses can be taken to obtain the Video Game Development Certificate, or individually. Typically, students will take 2 years to complete the course work, and an additional semester to complete the Capstone project.

Instructors
Instructors who represent the spectrum of the Austin Video Game community teach the courses. These industry professionals are generously sharing the lessons they learned to improve the overall depth of talent in the Greater Austin area.

Video Game Development Certificate
Completion of the certificate requires successfully completing twelve courses and a Capstone project. There are three required industry courses. Each student must have at least six courses in their area of specialization and one of the required courses from each of the other areas of specialization. A major element of the ACC program is the completion of the Capstone project. The project will have students from each of the specialization areas. There will be a mentor to guide the team. The team will have scheduled project reviews with industry representatives. The end result will be a mod or demo suitable for use in students' portfolios.

Otis College of Art and Design (http://www.otis.edu/fileadmin/homepage/index.html)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/OTIS_Logo_ocad_T.gif


Phone: 310 665 6800
Email: admissions@otis.edu
Website: http://www.otis.edu
Otis College of Art and Design, founded in 1918, is L.A.'s first independent professional school of art. The College’s interdisciplinary education embraces new technologies and emerging disciplines, uniting these practices with established strengths in fine arts, design, and fashion. Otis’ reputation attracts students from 39 states and 26 countries. Graduates shape contemporary visual culture — from fine arts to the Hollywood screen, from the clothes we wear to the toys that engage our children. Otis’ 1,100 students pursue degrees in architecture/landscape/interiors, communication arts, digital media, fashion design, fine arts, interactive product design, toy design, and writing.

Otis’ Digital Media major balances traditional art and technology, as well as individual vision and teamwork. The program’s five core components include 2d design, 3d design, motion graphics, visual effects, and video game design. Graduates are prepared to meet the demands of a diverse and expanding job market. The College’s location in the entertainment capital of the U.S. opens doors to internships and employment with leading animation, film, television, broadcast media, visual effects and video gaming companies. In addition, industry professionals serve as faculty members, lecturers, and workshop leaders.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute (http://www.admissions.wpi.edu/)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/wpi.gif


100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609
Email: imgd@wpi.edu
Website: http://www.wpi.edu/+admissions
WPI is a small, private university ranked 55 among all national, doctoral universities by U.S. News & World Report and 1st for student/faculty interaction in the National Survey of Student Engagement. WPI offers an four-year B.S. degree in Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD). WPI's IMGD major provides an outstanding cross-disciplinary education to its undergraduates in the principles of interactive applications and computer-based game development through a variety of courses and WPI's signature project-based learning. IMGD majors receive a base education in both the technical and artistic aspects of interactive media. There is particular emphasis on programmers and artists working closely together, providing invaluable experience for their post-graduate years. As future leaders in their field, WPI's program provides students with the analytical skills to assess the social and philosophical issues which continue to arise in the wake of emerging media. Whether IMGD majors end up with careers in interactive media and game development or in more traditional areas of computer science or art and design, they will have a solid background that will be a good foundation for their careers.

Savannah College of Art and Design (http://www.scad.edu/)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/SCAD_Wordmark_ALSE.gif


2233 West Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Phone: 800.869.7223
Email: admission@scad.edu
Website: http://www.scad.edu
The Savannah College of Art and Design exists to prepare talented students for careers in the visual and performing arts, design, the building arts, and the history of art and architecture. The college has locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia, and in Lacoste, France. Online programs are offered via SCAD e-Learning.

In the interactive design and game development program, undergraduate students take key courses in programming, information design and interaction design. Topics in e-marketing and entrepreneurship are designed to further expand students¹ horizons. Students focusing on game design experiment with real-world development tools and techniques using the latest technologies. Graduate students explore the interactive design and game industries in more depth, honing their creative-thinking and problem-solving skills and focusing on research and development. Critiques form a significant part of the learning process.

SCAD is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor¹s and master¹s degrees. SCAD offers B.A., B.F.A., M.Arch., M.A., M.F.A. and M.U.D. degrees, and certificates in 31 programs of study. Minors are offered in 45 areas. Enrollment is approximately 7,350; 10 percent is international. English as a Second Language is offered. 800.869.7223, www.scad.edu, admission@scad.edu.

Westchester Community College (http://www.gatlineducation.com/sunywcc/)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/westchestercc.gif


Phone: 914-606-7904
Email: marybeth.jerry@sunywcc.edu
Website: http://www.gatlineducation.com/sunywcc
Westchester Community College offers a non-credit program in Video Game Design and Development (500 Hours, $2,795). The Video Game Design and Development online program is the perfect starting place for students who are seeking to break into the exciting gaming industry. The curriculum covers programming languages, mathematics skills, 3D graphics pipeline programming, real-time game engine architectures, and artificial intelligence algorithms. This program is an appropriate starting point for students who seek a professional career as a game developer. It is also well-cuited for enthusiastic amateurs and gamers looking to explore this exciting field as a recreational endeavor. Full details are available at www.gatlineeducation.com/sunywcc or contact Mary Beth Jerry at marybeth.jerry@sunywcc.edu, 914-606-7904.

If you are a gamer interested in teaching, contact us marybeth.jerry@sunywcc.edu.

The Art Institute of Phoenix (http://www.artinstitutes.edu/phoenix/)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/AIPX_color1.gif


2233 West Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Phone: 800-474-2479
Email: aipxadm@aii.edu
Website: http://www.aipx.edu
The Art Institute of Phoenix is a leader in providing postsecondary education programs that prepare students for careers in art- and design- related fields. Graduates are trained for entry-level positions in their chosen fields through curricula that emphasize actual job skills and competencies necessary for success in the field. The curriculum is taught in an environment that encourages free expression, leadership and responsible decision-making by faculty, many of whom are working professionals.

The Art Institute of Phoenix offers bachelor of arts degrees in Advertising, Culinary Arts, Digital Media Production, Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design, Interior Design, Visual & Game Programming, and Visual Effects and Motion Graphics; and associate of applied science degrees in Culinary Arts and Graphic Design. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the school is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), a system of 32 education institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary professionals.

[Thomas Valentino]

The Guildhall at SMU (http://guildhall.smu.edu/)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/Guildhall_at_SMU-black-logo-small.jpg


Phone: 214-768-9950
Website: http://guildhall.smu.edu
Created in 2002, The Guildhall at SMU is part of the Linda and Mitch Hart eCenter at Southern Methodist University and is based on a unique partnership between the gaming industry and academia to develop practitioners and future leaders in game development. The Guildhall offers a Master of Interactive Technology degree and a professional certificate with specializations in art creation, level design, and software development. With a curriculum designed by experts in academia and leaders in the digital games industry, The Guildhall provides students with a solid foundation in game development and the experience of working in cross-disciplinary teams on several projects of increasing complexity and team size. To date, over 94% of alumni have been placed in jobs in the videogame industry, including 100% of alumni programmers. For more information, visit http://guildhall.smu.edu or call 214-768-9950.

Carnegie Mellon University / Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) (http://www.etc.cmu.edu/index.html)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/logos3.gif


The Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) at Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh Technology Center, Room 5305
Carnegie Mellon University
700 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412-268-5791 or 5350
Fax: 412-268-4988 or 2100
The Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) at Carnegie Mellon University offers a two-year Masters of Entertainment Technology degree, jointly conferred by Carnegie Mellon University's College of Fine Arts and School of Computer Science. Carnegie Mellon is relatively unique among U.S. Universities in being able to offer this kind of degree, as we have both top-quality fine arts and top-quality technology programs.

The high concept behind both the Center and the Masters program is to have technologists and fine artists work together on projects that produce artifacts that are intended to entertain, inform, inspire, or otherwise affect an audience/guest/player/participant. Because the larger challenge we face in authoring in new media is bringing together different disciplines, our degree program is driven by trying to do this most effectively.

The ETC does not turn artists into technologists, or vice-versa. While some students will be able to achieve mastery in both areas, it is not our intent to have our students master 'the other side.' Instead, we intend for a typical student in this program to enter with mastery or training in a specific area and spend his or her two years at Carnegie Mellon learning the vocabulary, values, and working patterns of the other culture. This learning will be evidenced by their ability to work effectively with those who are expert in it.

Mercy College (http://artdesign.mercy.edu/)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/mclogo.gif


White Plains Campus: 277 Martine Ave, White Plains, NY 10601
Manhattan Campus: 66 West 35th Street, New York, NY 10001
Phone: 914 948 3666 x3310
Fax: 914 674 7420
Mercy College's Computer Arts + Design program is located at two campuses: Downtown in White Plains at the Center for Digital Arts, and Herald Square in Manhattan at the Roy Disney Studio for Animation Studies. The Computer Arts + Design program offers a comprehensive four-year B.F.A. degree supported by the highest quality resources and facilities. After a sequence of intensive core foundation and required courses, students focus their studies by choosing from electives in Animation, Gaming, and Graphic/Interaction Design.
GameDiscovery / Game Design School Guide (http://www.gamediscovery.com/game-design/computer-game-design-schools.asp)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/gamediscoverylogo.jpg
GameDiscovery has partnered with schools and colleges that offer an education in game design and game programming. Through their game design school guide you will be able to request free information packages about each school’s game design program.

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Montgomery College (http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/ca/gaming/)http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/images/mclogoMDg.gif


51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 301-279-5000
Website: http://www.studygaming.com
Montgomery College offers degrees and certificates in game development. After completing our two-year gaming degree, many students transfer to the University of Baltimore to finish a 4 year gaming degree. Montgomery College is an accredited, public two-year college with campuses in Germantown, Rockville, and Takoma Park, Maryland. It is the oldest, and one of the largest community colleges in the state, offering an excellent array of career and technical education programs and more than 900 academic credit courses.

Flexible scheduling available: many classes can be taken during the day, evenings, weekends or online. For financial aid and scholarship information, please see www.studygaming.com

American College of Digital Technology (http://www.acdt.edu.yu/)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/ACDT-logo.jpg


Bratstva Jedinstva 192/A, 12000 Pozarevac, SERBIA - Yugoslavia
Phone: +381 12 54 13 00
Fax: +381 12 54 13 03
Website: http://www.acdt.edu.yu
Under leadership of ACDT's Dean, Prof. Dr Mile Vasiljevic, American College of Digital Technology (ACDT) is organizing 47 study programs in Digital Technology area for undergraduate, graduate, master and doctor degree.

ACDT is currently member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE - http://www.asee.org/activities/organizations/campus/memberSchools.cfm), enabling it's students to be part of the largest international Engineering Technology community. Also, ACDT is member of the Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance (http://msdn62.e-academy.com/elms/Storefront/Home.aspx?campus=acdt_inftec). Through it's membership in MSDNAA, American College of Digital Technology is offering official Microsoft software for all students of the ACDT completely free of charge.

ACDT main campus is located in SERBIA, (contact phone +381 12 54 13 00, fax +381 12 54 13 03). Students from USA and other countries can contact ACDT office in Virginia, USA (phone 703-738-7954, fax 703-935-0086). All students can use e-mail profmile@gover.us for all additional information.

American College of Digital Technology is cooperating with large number of Colleges and Universities and we are looking forward for all kinds of cooperation with all interested educational institutions for Digital Technology, Engineering, Game Development and other areas.

The Art Institute of Dallas (http://www.artinstitutes.edu/dallas/admissions.asp)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/Ailogo.gif


Two NorthPark East, 8080 Park Lane, Dallas TX 75231
Phone: 214-692-8080
Website: http://www.artinstitutes.edu/dallas/admissions.asp
With industry mentors, like-minded peers and a unique artistic spirit, The Art Institute of Dallas offers a nurturing environment where creative students can thrive. Located near the heart of Texas’ downtown Dallas, The Art Institute of Dallas is ideally situated in close proximity to the area’s thriving business community, arts district, cultural attractions, shopping, and entertainment.

The school, located at Two NorthPark East, 8080 Park Lane, was designed with the creative student in mind. Spacious classrooms and equipped studios, professional skills kitchens and both Mac and PC computer labs offer a productive working atmosphere to explore and render creativity. The school also includes a library resource center, student gallery, student deli, an art supply store, staff and faculty offices and other amenities. Also on campus is the Chef’s Gallery, a restaurant open to the public that’s operated by senior level culinary students and overseen by professional chef faculty. In August 2004 the school announced its new shared facilities and services efforts with its sister school Argosy University/Dallas. Argosy University/Dallas is one of 13 Argosy University campuses and six extension sites across the nation offering undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees in the disciplines of business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences.

The school is one of 32 Art Institutes located in major cities throughout North America. The Art Institutes have provided career-oriented education programs in design, media arts, fashion and culinary for over 35 years. Together, they boast more than 140,000 alumni. To learn more, visit www.artinstitutes.edu.

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101 East Huntington Drive
Monrovia CA 91016
877.206.0699
If you want to launch your career in Game Arts and Design as quickly as possible, and enjoy the rewards, respect and advancement opportunities that come with it, then consider Mt. Sierra College’s Bachelors Degree program in Media Arts and Design with a concentration in Game Arts and Design.

Game Arts & Design (On-Campus Only)
People once called them games. Now we call them training for pilots and soldiers, learning tools for children, and totally-blow-your-mind-graphics. What was once a cottage industry is now an $11 billion market that desperately needs programmers and designers. With the hands-on education Mt. Sierra College offers, students become skilled professionals. They develop the ability to bring a game from concept to storyboard to a market-viable product, melding sound, visual effects, story, animation lighting and user interfaces.

Careers in Game Arts & Design

· 3D Model Builder (objects)

· 2D Conceptual Artist

· 2D Texture Artist

· 3D Cut-Scene Artist

· 3D Character Animation

· Art Director

[Thomas Valentino]

Full Sail (http://www.fullsail.com/)http://www.jobtarget.com/headers/cc/images/101/fslogo.gif


Person: Admissions Department
Phone: 407-679-6333
Email: admissions@fullsail.com
Website: Full Sail
Full Sail Real World Education is an entertainment media college located outside of Orlando, FL. Since 1979, Full Sail has been an innovative educational leader for those pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. Full Sail offers Bachelor of Science Degrees in Computer Animation, Digital Arts & Design, Entertainment Business, Film, and Game Development, as well as Associate of Science Degrees in Recording Arts and Show Production & Touring. Full Sail's 91-acre campus proudly welcomes over 5,000 students from all 50 states and 37 countries worldwide.

With more than 23,000 alumni, Full Sail’s graduates continually receive industry accolades with credits including: working on Oscar-Award winning and nominated projects in 2005 such as The Incredibles, Spider-Man 2 and I, Robot, which utilized Full Sail graduates in visual effects, audio postproduction and sound re-recording; designing websites and brand identity for Fortune 500 Companies; creating best-selling video games; working on the GRAMMY-winning Album of the Year 12 out of the last 13 years; having 110 Full Sail graduates work on 76 nominated projects in 66 separate categories in the 2006 GRAMMY Awards; and serving on the crew of the #1 grossing U.S. concert tour for the last six consecutive years.

At Full Sail, students experience a “real world” education, with a professional class structure of 8-12 hours per day, and a 24-hour “around the clock” campus, which earned Full Sail the “Most Innovative Program” Award by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges. Full Sail has also been named one of the top three entertainment media colleges by Shift Magazine, alongside the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (No. 1) and New York University (No. 2); Electronic Gaming Monthly named Full Sail one of the top five Game Degree Programs in the world; Rolling Stone Magazine recently named Full Sail one of the “Best Music Programs” in the nation today, in addition to one of the “Best Music Business Departments” in the Schools That Rock: The Rolling Stone College Guide; and UNleashed Magazine honored Full Sail as one of the top five Film Programs in the country.

For more information on Full Sail, please visit www.fullsail.com.

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Admissions Department
New England Institute of Technology
2500 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: 401-467-7744
Website: New England Institute of Technology
Founded in 1940 as the New England Technical Institute, New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) began as a certificate-granting trade school. The Board of Regents of Rhode Island granted the institution the authority to offer Associate in Science degree programs in 1977, at which time its name was changed to New England Institute of Technology. In 1982, NEIT was accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). In 1984, the state of Rhode Island authorized NEIT to offer Bachelor of Science degree programs. Today, enrollment has grown from 70 students in 1971 to more than 3100 students. The original educational programs have increased to twenty-three associate’s and nine bachelor’s degree programs. The campus now has two locations, 2500 Post Road and 100 Access Road, and includes twelve buildings with more than ¼ million square feet of state-of-the-art classroom, laboratory, faculty, and administrative office space on sixteen acres of land, one mile south of T.F.Green Airport.

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Phone: 613-727-0002
Website: Algonquin College
Algonquin College, located in Canada's capital has the widest range of courses of any college in Ontario and provides customized training programs to business and industry. Our School of Media and Design offers a kaleidoscope of creative career opportunities ranging from animation, graphic design, game development or interior design, to horticulture, advertising, public relations and more. Students learn and explore their creativity under real-life conditions that prepare them for real-life success. Check our Algonquin College at www.algonquincollege.com

[Thefremen]

Pretty bitchin' there.

[Hal Halpin]

http://kotaku.com/346388/wanna-study-game-design-in-japan-heres-how

(And no, there's no relation between Hal and HAL, or Hal and 2001 Space Odyssey ;)