What You Need To Know About Video Game Design Colleges

February 20th, 2012 by maureen | 19 Comments | Filed in Digital Art Design
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If you are interested in a career in video game design, you are in luck because there are video game design colleges that specialize in this. Video design programs have been made popular by the increased interest in video games. Video games are not just for the teenage boys since even a majority of adults now play them. The traditional colleges are still cautious about offering degree in video games but a large number of them are warming up to the idea. Some of the colleges are now offering PhDs for this field.

The internet is a great source to find the video game design colleges but it will take a lot of research to find these design programs in the traditional colleges. If you are joining a state college the design programs may be listed under a different name. Some of the other names used to refer to these programs include digital media, digital arts, video game studies, interactive media or game and simulation arts.

Once you get the video game college, the next step is deciding what you will actually study. There is a theoretical part of the design programs where you will learn how to analyze video game playing. This will give you a chance to understand whether players learn through playing and how the learning takes place. A lot of research is now being carried out about the learning principles and video games.

The programs offered also include a creative aspect where you will learn about the fundamentals of animation and drawing.  There is also a technical aspect involved that involves studying about the game interface designs and software. Some of the programs will require you to take courses in mechanical engineering and physics. This is the only way to understand how the video game characters act and move.

If you want to attend a game design college that specializes in the design of video games you have to take some advanced classes in computer programming and mathematics while in high school. Make sure that the field you apply for has adequate job opportunities before settling on it.

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Working In The Creative Design Industry

February 18th, 2012 by maureen | 176 Comments | Filed in Digital Art Design
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Entering in to the world of creative and graphic design is an exciting and rewarding career choice.

There are many opportunities within this sector of business ranging from roles as an artworker, web designer, graphic designer, studio manager and finishing artist to name but a few.

Some of these job titles also vary depending on the country, so it’s worth bearing that in mind when looking for advice on a design career. And it’s also worth remembering that the industry is constantly changing. In particular, ever since graphic designers have been involved in the interactive and web design industry, most creative job descriptions have had to be re-evaluated several times.

If you have always shown a flair for art, design and creativity during your school years, then you may wish to pursue it as a career and go on to study and gain a degree at university.

Although an excellent portfolio of design work could be enough to get a job, there is so much competition that qualifications are usually a big advantage. Courses leading to qualifications in design are widely available at universities and art colleges throughout the UK and it is also possible to move into graphics from other types of art and design courses.

In England, Northern Ireland and Wales, you would probably take a one-year general foundation course in art and design before starting your degree course. Typical entry requirements are five GCSEs/S grades (A-C/1-3), and sometimes A levels/H grades. In Scotland, degree courses usually last four years, and there is a general year rather than an art foundation year.

You could continue with a postgraduate degree or diploma in a specialised area of graphic design. Entry is usually with a first degree in a related subject.

Many graphic designers work for advertising, design or communications agencies, but they may also work within in-house design teams for almost every sector, including local councils, colleges, publishers, industry, multimedia production companies and charities. There is stiff competition for jobs, with more applicants than vacancies.

Many designers are self-employed, working on a contract or casual basis.

You could become a specialist in an area such as typography, illustration, packaging, corporate identity or magazine design. There is currently a demand for designers specialising in television and video graphics, and in digital/new media.

There are several specialist Internet Job boards and Job sites advertising vacancies within this Industry

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Perfect blend of all the Arts

January 28th, 2012 by maureen | 30 Comments | Filed in Digital Art Design
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Being the largest privately funded, cultural institution in Washington, “Corcoran Gallery of Art” was inaugurated in 1869 by William Wilson Corcoran in order to commit to making the historic art and the emerging art of our time reachable and comprehensible to everyone through innovative exhibitions and educational programs. And its extraordinary collection of art includes masterpieces of worlds most honored personalities such as Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas and many more.

During the construction of the original building it was used by the government as a warehouse during the Civil War and after the completion of the gallery that spans 135,000 square feet was opened to the public with its distinguished collection of historical and modern American art as well as, photography, European painting, sculpture and the decorative arts. And now it offers Bachelor of Fine Art degrees in Photojournalism, Digital Media Design, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Photography with its affiliated college of art and design. More over its education programs offer part-time classes for children and adults.

The Corcoran museum and college of art and design is now been functioned by its staff of 185 people and its financial out put comes from several ways such as grants and contributions, admissions fees, tuition and membership dues which bring its financial endowment currently worth about 30 million US dollars. This unique art galley offers “Highlights Tours” of its exhibits daily at noon, of which the duration is approximately 45 minutes. Theses visits are free of charge and ideal for first-time visitors to gain a basic knowledge of its distinguished art works.

Located in the heart of monumental Washington, the Corcoran is within close proximity of, fascinating restaurants, tourist attractions and elegant Washington DC hotels. And it accommodates one event per evening for 400 guests for a seated dinner and up to 1,000 for a standing reception providing exclusive access to its permanent collection and special exhibitions. The “Café des Artistes” of Corcoran Gallery offers a stylish atmosphere and full menu service set to meet the outstanding level of  Washington DC hotels.

The Corcoran continues to broaden its collection to include a wide selection of works by contemporary artists. Today, the Corcoran is renowned for its collection of 20th-century painting, sculpture and photography. In total, the Corcoran’s American holdings illuminate the nation’s history and artistic development from colonial times through the 20th century.

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