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Schools.com infographic highlights careers in video game design

(March 12, 2013)

Foster City, CA (PRWEB) March 12, 2013

Schools.com a digital resource for education, explores career fields in the video game industry in the new infographic How To Become A Game Designer.

Typically, Game designers are responsible for crafting the look, feel and layout of a game, including the graphics, sound, animation and other visual effects. They are the architects and engineers of the gaming experience, working to bring the diverse elements of design to life.

"Video game design can offer diverse opportunities for creative types, stated Michelle LaFrance, spokesperson for Schools.com. Depending on a designers preferred area of interest, he or she can pursue a career in the field ranging from design to programming, artwork to sound.

The global demand for games continues to grow worldwide. A 2012 report from DFC Intelligence projects the global gaming market should grow by $15 billion, from $67 to $82 billion, between 2012 and 2017. Downloadable and digital games are not only a core driver of this growth, but heralded a new field within game designdeveloping games for mobile devices.

The burgeoning field of gaming has even led to the creation of specialized undergraduate educational programs. In 2012, The Princeton Review named the top undergraduate video game design programs, a list that included the University of Southern California, MIT, the University of Utah and the DigiPen Institute of Technology.

Game designers dont spend all their time playing around, continued LaFrance. Beyond ones education credentials and experience, key skills include a comprehensive understanding of game-play theory and proficiency in math and programming.

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Schools.com is a resource for education, connecting current and prospective students with the right information, people and schools to help them advance in life. Featuring in-depth sections with faculty interviews, campus tours and national education news, the site aims to be a hub for higher education topics and trends. Schools.com is owned and operated by QuinStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ: QNST), one of the largest Internet marketing and media companies in the world. QuinStreet is committed to providing consumers and businesses with the information they need to research, find and select the products, services and brands that meet their needs. The company is a leader in visitor-friendly marketing practices. For more information, please visit QuinStreet.com.
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