If the thought of working in the video gaming industry sounds exciting, you can get good training from vocational schools and trade schools across the country. Over the past decade, the video game industry has evolved into thousands of uses, both educational and recreational. This is why video game designers are in demand across the field.

In general, courses in video game design cover both graphic art and computer science. A good course can teach you the essentials of original game design conception and production, analytical skills development, software applications, game design and testing, all aspects of 3D modeling, animation, CAD, 2D design, applied game theories, storyboarding, graphic design, interactive writing, and lots more. Your education in video game design will include plenty of hands-on experience working independently and with teams of other students under the supervision of professional game designers.

There are several degree options, depending on your career aspirations and how much time and effort you wish to expend. A course from a community college will culminate in an Associate Degree or possibly a Bachelor degree in Graphic Art or Computer Sciences. As your game design training progresses, you may decide to transfer to a four-year college and pursue a master degree.

With a good education in game art and design from one of the top schools, you will be qualified to apply for hundreds of exciting positions. Depending on your level of education, you could soon be earning $35,000 to $75,000 a year while working in an industry you really enjoy.