June 4, 2009 - Online education in game design

AchieveyourCareer.com Launches "Get Into the Game", a Resource for a Career in the Video Game Industry in Conjunction with the Annual E3 Video Game Conference

AchieveYourCareer.com a trusted source in online education news and information introduces a dedicated resource channel for video game design degree.

(Vocus/PRWEB) June 5, 2009 - In celebration of the world's largest video game conference, AchieveYourCareer.com has launched a major education channel dedicated to assisting prospective students earn an online game design degree from accredited colleges in the US.

"Video Games are the largest medium of entertainment in the world. The continued growth of the industry, despite the troubling economic landscape is astounding" stated Executive Manager of AchieveYourCareer.com, Dan DelGaudio. "The demand for qualified applicants in this field continues to grow, and students who earn an online degree in game design today, are securing a rewarding future in this career field."

Analysts predict that by the year 2012, the video game industry may be worth more than 65 billion dollars. In 2008 alone, the sales of video games beat out the sales of music and movies combined. With that type of growth, current game companies are going to be seeking qualified applicants for job openings. A career as a game designer can be achieved by earning your Bachelor's Degree from the following accredited online colleges:

Westwood College Online - A pioneer in the game design and development degree program, Westwood College Online challenges its students through demanding online classes and coursework to prepare for a career in the video game industry. They boast an impressive faculty with many years of experience as game designers and developers.

DeVry University - DeVry allows students to enroll online or take classes at one of their many campus locations as they pursue a Bachelors Degree in Game Programming and Simulation. Today's games go way beyond the programming of PONG, and teams can be made up of almost 300 people. By earning your Bachelor's Degree from DeVry University, you learn the necessary skills to develop the next big video game.

Art Institute Online - The Art Institutes provides the opportunity for students with immense creativity and skills to earn their online bachelor degree in Game Art and Design. Students will benefit from the ability to learn online while continuing to develop their artistic skills. Game artists are integral members of the game design team and by graduation at Art Institute Online, you will be ready to enter this growing job field

DelGaudio adds, "One of the fastest growing career fields in the US today is Game Design and Development. With ‘Get into the Game', AchieveYourCareer.com provides the education resources for students that want to take advantage of an online degree in game design."

About AchieveYourCareer.com

AchieveYourCareer.com provides people access to the country's top online schools and learning centers, offering users complete information and connecting them with specialists to guide them closely through the enrollment process. With headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, AchieveYourCareer.com aims to simplify the task of selecting a quality online degree program. AchieveYourCareer.com has developed the most intuitive way for users to browse, research and receive information from the top online schools. For more information, go to Achieveyourcareer.com.