A career as a video game designer may seem too good to be true, but video game design programs at Ontario colleges can help make it happen. Video game design and development won’t be all fun and games, however – although you’ll get plenty of hands-on testing time, the programs still require hard work, attention to detail and the ability to think ahead.
If you have digital design skills and a passion for video games, and you want to become a video game designer, here’s what you need to know. More
Video game design programs provide multimedia training and cover all aspects of game creation, including storytelling, design, motion capture and 3D animation. Classes in drawing and modeling teach students the core methods used to design a video game, which they can build on using the latest video game design software.
Study areas include environment, game levels, texture, character and animation, as well as the influence of game culture on design and development.
Hands-on training and opportunities to meet with industry professionals will help students prepare for work in the video game industry. Some programs may include a field placement.
Video game design programs are offered as entry-level diploma programs and graduate studies certificate programs for those with training in the design field.
Entry-level programs require an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including a grade 12 English credit. Graduate studies programs will require proof of formal education in the field (post-secondary degree or diploma), or a combination of education and work experience.
Students in both types of programs may be asked to submit a portfolio of their work in the visual arts or design field.
Possible careers in the video game design field include (but are not limited to):
Salaries vary depending on the position, but the average salary range for a video game designer is likely between $45,000 and $55,000 a year. Experienced project managers or producers could see yearly salaries upwards of $85,000.
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