So, I am a senior in high school and am being asked by everyone and their dog what my plans for my future is. Which I promptly respond with an awkward smile and a "I don't really know." My passion is game design/development and I have been taking high school classes on the topic. I have never had so much fun in a class (even though teacher gives us 2 weeks to make each game and that sucks for me as I am too ambitious for that time frame.) So, my question is; what are good colleges/trade schools/etc that can help me perfect this skill? Or better yet, what would help me get hired?
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How to get into game design?
raginipaul24 said:
what are good colleges/trade schools/etc that can help me perfect this skill?
All of them.
raginipaul24 said:
what would help me get hired?
You need a 4-year degree and a good portfolio of projects you've worked on. Contacts help too (for instance, people with whom you've worked on a project).
raginipaul24 said:
My passion is game design/development
That's a broad area. Read these:
https://sloperama.com/advice/lesson7.htm - the various types of jobs in game development
https://sloperama.com/advice/lesson34.htm - a question of degree (what degree to get for your career choice)
figure out what job you want in the games industry, and focus on that.
Being in high school, you need to get a college degree before you can be hired. Look and research colleges you can afford, and have a good time there. Learn a diverse sset of skills and fields so you have a lot to draw on.
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