BEING AVIDEO GAME

DESIGNER

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COLTON NELSON

WHY I CHOSE THIS JOB:

It’s what I want to do when I grow up It’s fun to create new thingsGood paying job I like playing video gamesCan do something different everyday

WHAT THEY DO:

Design the layoutDesign the gameplayCreate graphical and animated

componentsMake story line based on a theme

OTHER RESPONSIBILITES:

Decide the mission, theme, and rules of play

Work in a group of othersWrite the blueprintsDesign characters for game

TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY-

ComputerPaper and pencilAssistance from co-workersMicrosoft WordAnimation Programs

EDUCATION+SALARY-

Need at least a Bachelor’s Degree (4 years)

Major in computer science or game development

Can make from $20,000 to $166,000+ Internships during college are helpfulStart work at small companies

SCHEDULE+HOURS-

Sometimes work long hoursNeed to meet deadlinesUsually paid for a 40 hour weekNon unemployed during the year

PROS-

Creativity usedVarietyPositive feedback (at times)Mostly good payFun

CONS-

Low wages at firstA lot of people are criticsHas to be planned wellTakes a long time to finish

RELATED JOBS-

Graphic designerComputer programmerLevel designerComputer game designerVideo game programmer

USEFUL HIGH S. CLASSES+SKILLS-

CalculusArt+DesignComputer classes_____________________________________________________________________

Using a computerAble to be creativeDeterminationSketching

PROMOTIONS-

Based on experience and skillGo to larger companyCan do a small part or leadNot promoted to a different job

WORKS CITED-

Video Game Designers. WISCareers. WISCareers, 2011. Web. 17 May 2011.

Pros and Cons: Game Designer. Guskintelligence. Web. 17 May 2011.