Thursday, March 12, 2015
Three Degrees that Will Help You Get into the Gaming Industry
When someone asks how they can get into the gaming industry, there are a number of possible answers. Some people get into the industry by playing with a hobby game at home. Others become chronic open beta testers, standing out as premiere testers in ways that developers will take note of. Others still will go to college and obtain degrees that can lead to a role within a developer. Here are three degrees for all the college bound out there.
Computer Science
The easiest way into gaming is through a computer science degree. By far the best paying position in any compute related field is that of a programmer. However, this is also the hardest degree to acquire and your future job will be the most demanding. Programming requires high levels of proficiency in math, logic, and problem solving, as well as the ability to work independently and think non-linearly about potential solutions. If you have a computer science degree, you’ll find it much easier to get into game design.
Art and Digital Arts
An art degree can help you immensely, especially if you acquire a specialized art degree in digital design or art development. These degrees, often offered at specialty cart colleges will show you how to utilize advanced technology to create three dimensional figures on a computer. Beyond simply getting a degree in digital art, you should also work on developing a portfolio focused on this form of art. Potential employers need to see that you have the specific talents they need.
Writing and English Composition
Writing is a valuable asset in any industry. If you want to be an asset to a game developer, work on your communications skills. This can extend to creative writing and script development or even translation of texts for localization. A degree in English is general, however, so you will need to work consistently to develop a portfolio that makes you appealing to a potential employer.
The easiest way to get a job with a game developer is to establish the necessary experience in the gaming industry. This can be done in a number of ways, but first and foremost, you need education. It doesn’t have to be formal education, but it does need to help you focus on what it takes to be successful in this particular industry. Game testing can also be a great way to get a jump start in this field.
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