Game Design & Programming
By: Natan A.
▲ Being a Game Programmer ▲
Types of Programming are things like: Game Engine, Artificial Intelligence, Sound, Scripting, UI, Network, Game Tools, Porting, etc. Designs the software of the game.
△ Getting Applied △
Most jobs in game programming require a bachelor's degree in order to get in. More and more universities are offering courses and degrees for game programming.
△ Salary △
Average Salaries for Programmers:
Game Programmer/ Engineer - $72,000
Senior Game Programmer/ Engineer - $95,000
Technical Director: $134,000
http://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/video-game-programmer-salary/
▲ Game Design ▲
Game Design adds goals, challenges, rules, and many different aesthetics to the game. They work on art, make the mechanics of the game, interaction, etc.
△ Getting Applied △
You are likely going to need a bachelor's degree for game design, computer engineering, or computer science. Which takes four or five years to get.
http://study.com/articles/Game_Designer_Job_Info_and_Requirements_for_Becoming_a_Game_Designer.html
△ Salary △
People in the Game Designing industry earn for $70,000 - $90,000 annually.
https://www.recruiter.com/salaries/video-game-designers-salary/
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