In keeping with the ever-growing popularity of video games, and the increasing technology behind them, the Illinois Institute of Art -- Chicago recently announced it is offering a new bachelor’s degree program in Game Art & Design for students who want to prepare for entry-level positions in the game development field. Students will learn character animation techniques, complex modeling, computer mapping, game level design and how to script within a game. The school is also offering a new bachelor’s degree program in Digital Media Production, with an emphasis on training students to meet the current digital video production needs of corporate, television, e-business and other media distribution outlets. The program is designed so students can create compelling projects to be delivered via CD, DVD, videotape, broadband Internet and other emerging media. For more information about The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago, visit the school’s Website at
www.ilic.artinstitutes.edu .
