The video game and entertainment industry has seen a steady increase over the past 6 to 7 years averaging 14% growth per year, and is expected to continue this strong growth for years to come. A love of games is an advantage in an industry whose stock in trade is fun and fantasy. But game development also requires serious technical skills, and only highly qualified people will find jobs focused on interactive software that run from game design to the military, health care, television and even education.
Programs Available: Video Game Art & Design, Game Software Development

With its singular focus on the artistic element of video games, the Game Art & Design program teaches students skills to create business, education, training and entertainment applications. By graduation day, you'll have a portfolio chock-full of practical and design-savvy technical skills: Background planning, character choices and environments, and the ability to apply your knowledge to evaluate game products.
Program Available: Video Game Art & Design

Today’s successful companies depend on strong visual representation to stay a step ahead of the competition. Full Sail University’s Media Design Master of Fine Arts program explores the role that creative direction plays in effectively delivering a company’s message. Bridge the gap between the boardroom and the design studio. Get prepared to enter the fast-paced world of media design and utilize your artistic skills to create an overall vision that’s both creatively fulfilling and professionally demanding.
Program Available: Master in Media Design

At the completion of this degree you will be able to design and create real-world e-media products. If you are interested in starting or advancing your technology career, the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program will help you meet your career goals.

Multimedia and Animation Emphasis: You'll learn how to develop cutting-edge websites that blend interactive media with consumer-targeted information. You'll also learn animation and producing games and virtual tours.
Program Available: Multimedia & Animation (Bachelor's)

In today's world, Animation is a visual art. But also it's a business, and it's a high-tech endeavor as well. The University of Phoenix proudly offers its Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Multimedia and Visual Communication degree program, which focuses on the analysis, design, and development of information technology within the context of business systems. The program's main focal point is on the design and development of digital media presentations.
Program Available: B.S. in Multimedia and Visual Communications