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Animation and game design is a field that has undergone tremendous change and growth over the past years. As computer technology changed, so did animation and game design. Today, the animation industry itself is a multi-billion dollar industry with the gaming industry emerging as one of the most lucrative industries in the world. With technology changing quickly and the demand for newer animation and gaming techniques growing by leaps and bounds, a career in animation and game design is one of the most sought after in the world today. The Vancouver area is currently considered the Canadian hotbed of animation and gaming, being home to nearly 700 gaming companies like Disney, Radical Entertainment and Relic Software. In 2005 alone, gaming revenue was estimated at close to seven billion dollars. Since both animation and game design are industries that are constantly expanding and growing, the need for trained professionals is almost constant. Most programs that offer animation and game design training will initially cover topics like color theories, traditional design concepts, art history and psychological designs. The history of gaming, genres, media studies and mechanics are also taught. Students will also be taught lighting and texturing, game environments and conceptual design. Courses will also cover 3D animation, 3D Studio Max, ZBrush, Machinima as well as writing topics like creative writing and research, storytelling and interactive storytelling. There are a wide range of employment opportunities for those who choose a career in animation and game design. As technologies continue to advance, the scope for growth within this field also widens and careers can be made as production coordinators, producers or various kinds of designers. A career in animation and game design is a career with great potential and a bright future ahead.
Canadian Provinces with Career Colleges offering diplomas, programs or courses in Animation and Game Design
 Alberta
British Columbia
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Quebec
Saskatchewan
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