Game Development Reference
In-Depth Information
University of Utah:
www.eae.utah.edu
Michigan State University (has an extensive Serious Games design
division):
www.seriousgames.msu.edu
Worcester Polytechnic Institute:
www.wpi.edu
Drexel University (offers online courses):
www.drexel.com
Champlain College:
www.champlain.edu
Rochester Institute of Technology:
www.rit.edu
Becker College:
www.becker.edu
Some of these schools, as noted in the list, offer online courses. Many more
schools, even at the time this topic was being written, are developing curricu-
lum and portals for online courses. Investigate the websites, and do research
on your own, to locate schools that can provide solid curriculum for the areas
in gaming that interest you. Also be sure to find out about the hiring success of
their graduates.
Attaining a degree from one of these schools is time-consuming and can be
quite expensive. Ask lots and lots of questions when looking at any of these
institutions. Find out about job placement services, and ask to look at a list of
graduates who have been successful at pursuing their career goals.
Many of the schools listed are career focused, or offer career-oriented pro-
grams and classes. If your interests are serious, then you may be more inclined
to investigate these kinds of schools. They tend to have instructors who are cur-
rently working in the industry and maintain up-to-date technology and instruc-
tion so that graduating students will have an optimum chance of landing their
dream job.
In addition, most schools today, particularly career-focused ones, have a place-
ment service that assists students with getting an internship or, more impor-
tant, a job. For example, schools may develop relationships with companies that
are willing to hire students right out of school for entry-level positions.
Getting started in the Field
You may start your career in the gaming industry with an internship or with
an entry-level job. Although related experience can help, these positions usually
don't require it. As noted previously, if you're enrolled, your school may support
you in finding a job or an internship.
