New Game Art & Design Concentration launched in Boston

March 31, 2010 - PRLog -- Today it seems as just about any challenge can be turned into a video game, from military encounters to educational games suitable for a three-year old.  For those who want to put their creative design skills to the test, The New England Institute of Art has launched a new concentration in Game Art & Design as part of their Bachelor’s degree program in Media Arts & Animation.

Students will be taught design, illustration, compositing, 3-D computer modeling and animation and learn how they can be applied in the world of gaming.   The Game Art & Design concentration  is designed to teach the  basics of drawing, color theory, and 2-D design. Students will then progress to modeling and animation.

The most advanced coursework in the Game Art & Design concentration will include scriptwriting, storyboarding, character animation, and production. Before they graduate, students will develop a portfolio of their work from game design to show potential employers. Graduates of this concentration in Game Art & Design can pursue entry-level jobs like character animator, modeler, game tester, and game designer.

“The gaming industry is alive and well in Massachusetts,” says Jason Donati, Chair of the Media Arts & Animation program.  “Everyone has seen the explosion of animation in the movie theaters, but the skill sets apply to the gaming industry as well.  We are very excited to be able to offer this opportunity for our students to be part of this growing  industry.”

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The New England Institute of Art Institute is one of The Art Institutes a system of over 40 education institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.