Career Description
As a Game Designer or Developer, you will capitalize on the latest technology craze – video and online gaming - by combining your artistic skills with your passion for gaming. This discipline trains you in the development and management of dynamic environments for games and related visualization applications.
With the evolution of computer systems, software programs, and the Internet, there is now a new world of possibilities for engineers in three-dimensional design. The high demand for professionals in this field is evidenced by the popularity of games like Guitar Hero, World of Warcraft, and the best-selling software package of all-time, Halo. The final object of the program will be to create your own game.
Employment Outlook
There is no end in sight to the growth potential for this field. Video games are a multi-billion dollar industry that has now outgrown many other industries in a very short period of time. Video games are no longer looked upon as kids’ entertainment.
Game Designers and Developers earn an hourly range of $19.23 to $43.26 for an annual salary range of $40,000 to $90,000.
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