How do you become a video game artist?
Video games are not only an engaging way to pass the time, they also provide big business. One of the first things video game players notice while playing a game is the images that jump out at them from the screen. Yet what players may not consider are the artists and designers behind these images. For all those who aspire to create video games of their own, a career in the rapidly growing field of video game design can be extremely rewarding. Check out art programs or classes at art institutes and vocational schools that cover all different elements of Art and Design, with a focus on animation or industrial design. (See Resources below for web listings). A full-fledged program generally takes about two years to complete. Take classes on computer animation and game development, as these are all important skills to master for aspiring video game artists. Decide whether or not you want to specialize in a certain area of video game art, as a concept artist who creates and designs video ga