How Can i prepare For a job in the Video game Industry?

What can I do to prepare for a job in the video game industry?

• I'm currently a high school student who is interested in having a job in video game programming or video game design. What can I do to prepare for one of those jobs. Keep in mind that I'm a high school student and only have about 1-2 hours a night of free time.

• Answer:

  Game design is a very very broad category, which can include art, programming, or systems design. People that land those jobs come from a variety of backgrounds (ie: artists, programmers, testers, and writers). That's why you're getting answers all around the place. If you're specifically interested in programming. Look into learning LUA, which is used in making mods and addons for several games, including World of Warcraft. You could also look into Unreal Engine for designing your own levels and mods. Level design typically involves a degree in art, and quest design typically involves a creative writing degree. They both involve a bit of programming experience, but they are not programmers by any means. Research the roles a bit more and decide what career path you want to take, then people will be able to give you more accurate advice. If you want to learn about programming, game design, or find some general advice on getting into the game industry, check out my source page below. It's an index of articles about Breaking into the Game Industry and jobs within the industry.