Video Game Design Schools Turn Around Poor Students
By Alex Russel
alex.russel@computeranimationschoolreview.com
Computer Animation School Columnist
Reputable colleges and even some high schools are recognizing video game design schooling as a valuable educational pursuit. And creating entertainment isn't the only benefit.
Video game design may sound like just another playground for students who don't want to get out of the playground. Taking video game design classes may seem just like a clever way of calling recreation 'school.'
Video Game Design Schools
But more and more schools are disagreeing with this analysis. Video game design is increasingly seen as a viable curriculum--one that not only offers viable career options, but also teaches students valuable life skills.
One of the unsung qualities of video game design is its collaborative nature. Ability to work in teams is a critical part of video game design and any video game design school or program will focus on that. No great video game design is created in a vacuum.
Video Game Design Schools to the Rescue
From software programmers to animators, every part of the video game assembly line needs to be in sync. The ability to communicate is essential to video game production, and in turn, to video game design training. Another quality of video game design schooling is its ability to interest students in classroom work, even ones previously allergic to studying.
Video Game Design Jobs
But beside all the less publicized qualities of attending a video game design school, there remains the main attraction. Video game design has become a huge industry, rivaling all other forms of home entertainment, including TV, movies or music. There is a real demand for designers in today's marketplace--video game design is no longer an idle pursuit, but a shrewd career investment.
Source
Canada.com
About the Author
Alex Russel is a freelance media writer living in Brooklyn.
Posted on July 14, 2006 at 06:01 AM
