Networking in the Field of Game Design

Many individuals forget about the power of networking when it comes to their careers. Like many career paths, networking is one of the best ways for new game designers to break into the field and launch their careers. Game designers need to learn about the art of networking early and brush up on it often throughout their careers. For this reason, it is often suggested to take courses in public speaking and personal communications as a part of any design degree program. Networking is a way new designers can make contacts with employees of several different companies, and a way for established designers to market themselves and their products. Here are the most common ways game designers can
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Schools Offering Training Programs in Game Design

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The Art Institutes

Qualifications: Bachelor, Associate
Programs: Game Art & Design (BS), Game Art & Design (BA), Graphic Design (AS)
Locations: Santa Monica, Phoenix, Henderson, North Hollywood, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Ana, San Francisco, Sacramento, Sunnyvale

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Full Sail University - Online

Qualifications: Bachelor, Master
Programs: Game Design, Bachelor of Science (Online), Game Art, Bachelor of Science (Online), Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science (Online)
Locations:

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DeVry University

Qualifications: Bachelor
Programs: Bachelor's - Game and Simulation Programming, Bachelor's - Multimedia Design and Development,
Locations: Daly City, Colton, Palmdale, Irvine, Oakland, Pomona, Fremont, Sherman Oaks, Alhambra, Bakersfield, Anaheim, Chicago, Long Beach, Fresno, Elk Grove, San Jose, San Diego
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Bellevue University

Qualifications: Bachelor
Programs: BS in Game Studies, BA in Graphic Design Graphic, BA in Graphic Design Print
Locations: Bellevue

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Platt College

Qualifications: Diploma, Associate, Bachelor
Programs: Graphic Design Diploma, Graphic Design Associate of Arts Degree, Visual Communication - 2D Print
Locations: Ontario, Alhambra, Riverside


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