Serious gamers take note. Get started on the path to an exciting career doing something you love by earning an online degree in video game design. A degree in game development and design from an accredited college or university will give you the skills and knowledge necessary to get a rewarding job designing and building video games and internet applications. You can earn an associate's degree, offered by 2-year community colleges and technical schools, or a bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university. Many degree programs also include internships at local design firms and co-curricular opportunities on campus to provide students with hands-on experience before entering the workforce.

Basic skills and knowledge are gained through courses like:

• Software engineering
• Graphic design and animation
• 2-d and 3-d modeling
• Interactive programming
• Game physics
• Narrative development

You'll also receive specialized training through chosen electives like: JavaScript, Digital Media Delivery, and Flash. The best game developers may also have a strong understanding and working knowledge of programming languages and scripts like HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP.

After graduation students holding a degree in video game development & design will have access to a number of career paths. Undergraduate degrees provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to land most entry-level positions in the gaming industry. Available jobs may include Game and Interactive Software Tester, Game Maintenance Administrator, Game Documentation Writer, Game Requirements Analyst, and Game Support Specialist.