• Video game development schools feature well-equipped modern classrooms.black game pad and hand image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.com
  
  The process of creating graphics, computer animations and storyboard outlines for upcoming computer or console games is known as video game development. Schools offering programs that instruct students on the skills needed to enter this profession feature state-of-the-art computer hardware equipped with the latest game development software applications.
  
  

Minnesota School of Business-St. Cloud

• Offering students a wide variety of game development classes to choose from, the Minnesota School of Business-St. Cloud is located in Waite Park, Minnesota. The Introduction to Game Architecture class instructs students on the fundamentals of game design and teaches them game programming and level design skills The Game Interface Design and Theory class covers specific learning techniques used to generate new video game ideas. The Animation for Game Development course allows students to learn 3D modeling techniques while using sophisticated computer software applications. The full program will take two years to successfully complete, and students will receive a two-year associate in game and application development degree after graduating.
  
  Minnesota School of Business-St. Cloud
  
  1201 2nd St. South
  
  Waite Park, MN 56387
  
  320-257-2000
  
  msbcollege.edu
  
  

Collins College

• First opened to the public in 1978 and originally named Al Collins Graphic Design School, Collins College is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and offers students programs in interior design as well as game design. This school's Game Production degree program can be completed by the average student in 150 weeks and students will learn how to collaborate with other students in the video game development process by participating in group classes. While learning digital imaging skills, audio techniques and computer design theory, the student will also develop a professional portfolio showing his work.
  
  Collins College
  
  4750 South 44th Place
  
  Phoenix, AZ 85040
  
  888-574-6777
  
  collinscollege.edu
  
  

Digital Media Arts College

• Featuring myriad courses in advertising design, computer animation and game art design, the Digital Media Arts College was first opened to the public in 2001. Situated in Boca Raton, Florida, this college also includes a Game Art Concentration program in its curriculum that instructs students on how to use specific software technologies to develop new video game designs. Students will also learn how to produce 3D gaming animations for their video game designs and will be instructed on lighting techniques, texturing skills and concept art design. This course takes on average two years to complete, and the school is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
  
  Digital Media Arts College
  
  5400 Broken Sound Blvd.
  
  Boca Raton, FL 33487
  
  561-391-1148
  
  dmac.edu