What major would video game design and computer graphic design be listed under?

Question

Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this, but I don't know a better place. What would that major be considered? I want to get into video game design, animation, and computer graphic design, but I'm not sure what the proper term for that is called. Can someone please help me out? Thanks!

Answer 1

Computing/Information Systems or Information Technology, If you don`t find these course categories, try out Engineering or Mathematical Sciences. Look out for the course structure & syllabus to figure out if they have multimedia units.

Answer 2

It can vary by college.  My school calls them "Electronic Game and Interactive Development" and "Graphic Design and Digital Media".  My last school didn't have videogame design, but we had an "Animation" major and computer-aided graphic design was part of the Art department.

Answer 3

probably "computer sciences" or something similar. It really varies from school to school, depending on the school's size.

Answer 4

Along with everyone else - it's random.  Depending on where you go - it is different things.

For what you want look at colleges like Fullsail in Florida, some of the Art Institutes, and Art Center in California.  Make sure they have 3D modeling and programming.

Be careful with programs that are just "digital design" and stuff like that.  These programs can be so random in what they teach you that you won't learn enough to get into game design.  (I know this from being at University of Cincinnati with Digital Design majors who have not gotten enough 3D modeling to do what they were told they would be able to.)

Start looking at portfolios of some game companies you like and see what they require for an entry level position.  Usually they are crazy high - but you may be able to find out what you need and choose a program from there.

Fullsail really is great for game design - it's what they are all about - I suggest you look there.