2. WHAT IS A VIDEO GAME DEVELOPER?
• A Video Game Developer is anyone who makes Video
Games for a living.
• Video Game Developers are intelligent individuals who
work well with others, have a vast knowledge about
game design, and have a passion for making video
games.
• Video Game Developers have many talents including
programming, 3D modeling, animation, writing, sound
design, special effects and level design.
3. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A VIDEO
GAME DEVELOPER?
• An advanced understanding of programming languages,
computer graphics and 3D modeling software, and
hardware essentials.
• A creative and outgoing individual that possesses the
skills to relay thoughts and ideas to their team.
• A Video Game Developer must be diligent, hardworking,
and patient.
• A vast knowledge of all different types of video games,
movies, music, and pop culture.
4. VIDEO GAME DEVELOPER: TRAINING
AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
• A Video Game Developer is not required to have a
formal education.
• Most Video Game Developers have a Bachelors Degree
in Video Game Design and Computer Science.
• Experience is the main requirement. Having experience
before college is the easiest way to become a successful
Video Game Developer.
5. VIDEO GAME DEVELOPER: AVERAGE
SALARY
• A Video Game Developers starting salary can be
$45,000 a year for entry level design positions.
• When experience is gained, a Video Game Developer
can make well over $100,000 if put into a lead position
or department head position.
• Video Game Developer salaries vary studio to studio.
6. VIDEO GAME DEVELOPER: WORKING
CONDITIONS
• Most Video Game Developers work 40 hours a week.
• Works in an office or studio space. Some Developers
can even work in their home.
• Can be stressful conditions especially before a game
ships, this is when Video Game Developers work over
time to fully polish their project.
7. WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE WORLD OF
VIDEO GAMES?
• Marianne Krawczyk and Whitney Wade, who worked
extensively on the God of War franchise, will teach a
course for UCLA's Professional Programs series in
September.
• Is a 10-week, graduate-level and non-degree course in
Video Game Design and Development.
• Both are very experienced and hope to share their
knowledge with students who want to become Video
Game Developers.
8. REFERENCE PAGE
• Bay, Jason. “Video Game Designer Salary." Game Industry Career Guide. Game
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• Crosby, Tim. "How Becoming A Video Game Designer Works.“ How Stuff Works.
InfoSpace LLC, n.d. Web. 9 Aug. 2014.
• "How to Become a Video Game Designer: Education and Career Roadmap.“
Education- Portal. Education Portal, n.d. Web. 8 Aug. 2014.
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