"I am pursuing a career in game design because I know I'll enjoy it and be good at it. I chose the program here at Richland College because it was the most affordable program available in this industry. I expected simple work that would just barely cover the beginnings of a four-year degree. Instead, I found what has to be one of the coolest programs around. I plan on starting my career immediately after receiving this degree, as well as continually advancing my education."

"To tell the truth, I didn't even know about the game program when I came to Richland. I discovered it by a fluke, but the second I found out they were offering Game Design, I was hooked. I blame Jeremy Roden."

"I would definitely recommend this program to use to either get right into the industry or as a base for a future degree. It's inexpensive, and it teaches you all of the basics and much more."

"Taking Jeremy Roden's classes is like getting taught by one of your friends, he's knowledgeable but also laid back. Class is really just informal hands-on, one-on-one time with the teacher. We look at games, play them and analyze them. The small classes are also a strong point at Richland."

"I'm interested in animation in general, both 3D and 2D traditional, but until I came to Richland, I couldn't find an animation study program except at an expensive art school. This is absolutely the best deal for the education."

"I would definitely recommend this program to someone really wanting to make something of themselves in the gaming industry. If you just want to play games, no. If you're willing to sit down and learn and work, yes."

"I was very lucky, when I first came to Richland I wasn't aware of the Game Program here. The advisor had told me that it was brand new, I took the opportunity and signed up. Been here ever since. The staff here is friendly, helpful and most of all knowledgable of their subject matter."

"I've taken one class in this program so far and I've found it to be informative, but it doesn't stress me out, because it's a comfortable environment to learn in. I really want to succeed in video game design, but I'd also consider the film industry. The more I learn, the more interested I am in conceptual design."

"I always loved playing video games and decided at some point I wanted to be a video game designer. At my high school, I'm on the journalism and yearbook staffs, where I�m very involved in graphic design and layout. I'm here at Richland discovering what I want to be, and with the video game industry developing so quickly, there are more and more chances I can succeed in it."

"Every professor in this program can really talk about the software we're learning. I wouldn't be so interested in my classes if they weren't so good. I'm the kind of person who wants actual time using the software, and Dan Dao will show you how to do something and not just talk about it. All of the professors here are very helpful, they take the time to help you even when you're not in class at the time."

"I always wanted to learn game design, but I actually came to Richland College to get the basics. I just got lucky and found the Interactive Simulation program opening right at the time I started classes here."