What It Means:
Most of us have spent some time immersed in the virtual world of computer or video games. Gaming technology is the art and
science of developing software for such games. After its rudimentary beginnings in the early 70's with games such as Pong and
Space Invaders, the technology spawned a revolution in both computing and entertainment. And any doubts about the viability of
the video game industry ended in 2001 when the U.S. market for video games grew to $9.4 billion in annual receipts-surpassing,
for the first time, the total annual box office revenues of Hollywood.1
The video game industry is nothing if not fast-paced. Gameplay has rapidly evolved from single player arcade formats to first
person action games networked for hundreds of players. Game platforms and software architectures are also constantly moving
forward, and the games of the future are as likely to appear on a PDA or a mobile phone as they are on a computer or TV. This
points to a future where opportunity favors those capable of adapting to rapid changes in consumer tastes and entertainment
technologies.
What It Means To You:
The possibilities of playing in virtual worlds have proven to be an irresistible draw to gamers the world over. The lure of
video games is also attracting a new generation of creative minds to work behind-the-scenes in developing the interactivity,
animation and pure imagination that make the best games an unforgettable experience. If you're detail-oriented, creative and
like to see the results of your work come to life, Digital Entertainment and Game Design may be a multimedia program that you
might like to pursue.
The Digital Entertainment and Game Design program in the School of Drafting and Design at the ITT Technical Institutes can
help graduates prepare for career opportunities in a variety of entry-level positions involving the technology associated with
the design and development of digital games and multimedia applications. Courses in this program offer a foundation in digital
game design through the study of subjects such as gaming technology, game design process, animation, level design and general
education coursework.
Graduates of this program may pursue entry-level career opportunities in a number of different digital entertainment and game
design companies. Job functions may include working in a team to design, develop, test and produce video games, or create
animations and 3D scenes for use in video games.
This program is available at the following campuses. Please select a campus to learn more about this program.
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