Video Game school training courses in Atlanta, GA (public, in-house or online)

This course covers digital painting methods and techniques for character concept art and environment art in the video games industry. Topics covered include 3-D texturing, compositing, lighting and image effects; and projects include illustrations for video game packaging, and artwork for video game promotional materials with a strong emphasis on critique and professional practices.

This course enables students to analyze and develop interactive projects with physical input devices. Students develop simple interactive prototypes using switches, sensors and computer vision interfaces. Alongside the practical coursework, students read, analyze and discuss the origins and evolution of interactive art, interaction design and alternative gaming through relevant texts and projects. In the second part of the class, they research appropriate hardware and software solutions and deve...

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This course explores the creation of complex models and textures for use in video game development. Students are introduced to current theory, functional aesthetics, and advanced techniques relevant to digital sculpture.

This two-course pack offers an incredible inside look at the foundations of 3D graphics engine development for games and related simulations. It is our most highly recommended package if you are already an experienced C++ programmer and wish to get started making games. You will cover intermediate and advanced programming techniques and develop reusable tools and classes to serve as the backbone of your own game engine.

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This 250+ hour, five-course pack includes a variety of advanced courses that cover high-level game mathematics theory; 3D graphics engine technologies, real-time physics programming, and core AI techniques for games. This is our largest training package and is a solid choice for advanced students who want to expand their horizons beyond their core training and begin branching out into other areas. This is the follow up program to the Video Game Development Foundations program.

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