Game Art & Design
Bachelor Degree
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  The Game Art & Design program concentrates on the artistic side of game development, preparing students to become artists and designers employed in the game and entertainment software industries.

Students begin the program by developing their manual and computer-based artistic skills, building their drawing and aesthetic skills and learning the basics of 3D modeling and animation. They develop an appreciation for the structure and narrative potential of games through game development, scriptwriting and digital storytelling courses. Intermediate skills courses introduce character and object animation and design, lighting, audio, and other topics, as students continue to build their skills in illustration, modeling and animation. In advanced courses, students gain a deeper understanding of the game production process, learning about project management, interface and level design, and apply their skills to produce their own games and game levels. All students produce a professional-quality portfolio of their work, demonstrating their drawing and design abilities and documenting their accomplishments throughout the program. This becomes a showcase to present their abilities to prospective employers.

Graduates of the Game Art & Design program are well-prepared to enter the competitive multi-billion dollar game industry job market. Among the many entry-level positions are: 2D conceptual artist, storyboard artist, 3D character builder, 3D object modeler, interactivity designer, background artist and game play tester.

Faculty members are experienced professionals and educators who bring their knowledge of the field and practical experience into the classroom. The Art Institute is well known in the gaming industry, and game developers frequently visit the school give guest lectures, and to conduct workshops and portfolio reviews. The Game Art & Design program is also available online.

Employers who have hired Art Institute of Pittsburgh Game Art & Design graduates in the Game Art & Design industry include: Bethesda Softworks, Big Huge Games, BudCat Studios, eGenesis, Trip Wire Interactive, N-Space, Vicarious Visions, Tiburon-Electronic Arts, Volition Inc.