Exploring a Career in Video Game Design: An Insightful Overview
This article provides an in-depth look into the career of multimedia artists and animators, specifically in video game design. It covers the nature of the work, including creating graphics, animation, and storyboards. The working conditions, necessary qualifications, and the growth outlook for the profession are discussed, highlighting an expected 8% growth in employment opportunities through 2020. With competitive earnings in various industries, this career is ideal for those passionate about video games and technology.
Exploring a Career in Video Game Design: An Insightful Overview
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Video Game Design Brendan Tobias May 6,2013 1st
Introduction “If Pac-Man had affected us as kids, we'd all be running around in dark rooms, munching pills and listening to repetitive electronic music.” ― Marcus Brigstocke In order to get a better understanding of my career go to http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/multimedia-artists-and-animators.htm. I got interested in this career because. I really like video games. And I did research and I really liked what they do and how they get the animation.
Nature of Work • Create graphics and animation using computer programs and illustration • Work with a team of animators and artists to create a movie, game, or visual effect • Research upcoming projects to help create a realistic design or animation • Develop storyboards that map out key scenes in the animation
Working Conditions • Mental • Hands on • Usually during the day • In offices or at home work • 50 hour weeks
Training, Qualification, Advancement • Requires bachelors degree • Little on job training • Employers typically do not require a degree • Employers look for workers who have a good portfolio of work and strong technical skills.
Job Outlook/Employment • Employment of multimedia artists and animators is expected to grow by 8 percent from 2010 to 2020 • In addition, an increased demand for computer graphics for mobile devices • Multimedia artists will be needed to create animation for games and applications for mobile devices
Earnings • Motion picture and video industries $66,190 • Software publishers 65,290 • Computer systems design and related services 56,000 • Advertising, public relations, and related services 55,890
Related Occupation • Art Directors • Computer Programmers • Graphic Designers • Craft and Fine Artists
Summary For a while I've been looking at jobs and this is one f the jobs I've picked. It makes good money. I also like video games and I would like to learn how and make some video games. I also like working with computers and making animation. And it would make my life very entertaining.
Citations http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/multimedia-artists-and-animators.htm