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Converting raw talent into a profitable career isn’t easy. However, after reading through the free information from any of the Canadian game design schools below, you will be on your way to becoming a video game designer.
The ever growing, high paying field of game design offers fantastic opportunities for detail-oriented and creative and people who enjoy keeping up with the latest technology, and have a formal education in arts, technology or both. When looking at an online course or school, be sure the school you choose covers the aspects of game design that interest you. Online directories are a good source of information.
If you are interested in a competitive, thriving industry looking for new talent, then game design may be for you. Programs with a four-year bachelor’s degree or master’s of fine arts will offer degrees in game design and special effects animation.
Depending on talent, location, the studio you work for and years of experience you can expect a range of annual income. Video game artists start at over $41K and can go up to $67K. Video game animators range between $47K and $75K. Game designers are reported to be making $46K to $70K. Lead designers and Creative directors can average $45K to $80K. For game writers, needed skills can be found at a creative writing program. For game art designers, a quality art program will help a great deal.
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