Question 8

What can you do with a degree for game artists? A game artist can pursue some carriers that involve animation when they have a degree. In Art and Animation Degrees it says "Art schools, technical schools, and many traditional colleges offer Game Art & Animation degree programs. Students may choose to enroll in a B.A., B.S., M.A. or even an M.F.A. program. If they are interested in a career in Game Art & Animation they will need training in all areas of animation, multiple areas of art, acting, and game design" it also says "Game art & animation artists work in a variety of field’s filmmaking to gaming to advertising. Common job titles include game artist, 3D animator, 3D modeler, character artist, cinematic animator, concept artist, texture artist, user interface artist, world or environment artist, 2D background artist, art director, effects artist, lead artist, art director, storyboard artist, technical artist, and corporate training and development artist" (http://www.animationcareerreview.com/articles/game-art-animation-degrees-what-coursework-included-typical-game-art-animation-program). Here they have many choices to choose from if the artist wants to change their interest in style. In another site it tells the objectives of the degrees. So in Game Art and Animation Degree- UAT it says "Establish and defend an artistic style within their work based on sound artistic theories, practices and knowledge. Create and integrate into a video game environment 3D video game art assets and animation utilizing industry-standard software tools and techniques. Develop original assets for multiple video game platforms such as web, console, PC and handheld gaming platforms emphasizing the differences and similarities of each" and also "Working within confines of an industry-standard production pipeline, develop and modify video game art assets and animation. Build 3D video game animation utilizing techniques such as hand keying and motion capture to create blend poses, loops, retargeting animation and character rigging. Design art assets in order to facilitate the completion of a game project and implement a given game design" (http://majors.uat.edu/Game-Art/). Game artist have to use their knowledge that they gathered from collage to develope a game that players are willing and want to play. They have to find a style that suits them best and go with it. If they don't it won't really be their own work. What they do with their degree is what they are interested in and enjoy doing. Work cited: Art and Animation Degrees (http://www.animationcareerreview.com/articles/game-art-animation-degrees-what-coursework-included-typical-game-art-animation-program) Game Art and Animation Degree- UAT (http://majors.uat.edu/Game-Art/)