How to Become a Game Designer 

Hi Training from0! You're right - there's a TON of information out there on the internet, and it's difficult to figure out not only what is correct, but also what info makes sense for YOU and your life. The path that one person takes into the game industry might be very different from another's. Here are two pieces of simple advice for you to get started with if you're interested in starting a career in games: 1) Start creating & collaborating with other people - trial and error is one of the greatest ways to see improvement. Don't be afraid to mess up and try again, and don't try to do everything all by yourself. Games are typically a team effort! 2) Find sources of information you can trust. RU-vid is great, but you want to make sure that you're getting info from industry professionals. At CG Spectrum we have over 150 mentors all over the world who are currently working in creative industries like games and film, and an online Slack community that students have access to where they can ask questions and get support for their own career. It's good to know that it's a trusted resource, but also that there are different people to talk to depending on your interests in the field, where you live, and what your goals are. Good luck!

Hi Dancing Dog! Glad to hear you found Troy's tips helpful :) Here are a few more game design career resources that you might like!: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/game-development

A lot of filmmaking comes down to adapting and improvising -- and making the best of what you've got 😂

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Thanks techi knowledge! Hope you learned something new that will help you on your Game Design journey!

Hi Slaywoof! I recommend you join us at our next Game Development discovery session in a couple of weeks, where our head of Game Design, Troy Dunniway, will be giving an insight into what game development is, how to get started, and answering all your questions live! You can check out the event and register here: www.cgspectrum.com/events/discover-game-development

i live in the uk and im only 16. but your in the united states so that will be a problem. but can you tell me what game program/software i can use to make my own game

@@slaywoof We're an online school, and one of the many benefits is that we are everywhere! As long as you have a good internet connection and a strong desire to create, you can study with us :) Our mentors are spread across the globe, covering most time zones. Classes take place via Zoom and are recorded, so they can be replayed anytime. It's a bit tricky to answer your question without more context, but the Game Development event I linked to you above is a great opportunity to speak directly with one of our mentors who has been making games professionally for over two decades. The event is free and open to everyone. You can ask about game programs, software, and more about kicking off your game design career. Hope to see you there! :)

Hi Ast Az! For a game designer it's always helpful to study any of these things depending on what their focus/strengths are: computer science/computer programming/software engineering/maths. For the more technical people who want to get into the programming/development side of things, writing or narrative studies/psychology/media & entertainment - for people more interested in storytelling for games or planning how to create content that will be relevant, enjoyable, and profitable. At the end of the day, a variety of non-game related courses can help you depending on how you approach the studies and try to relate the content back to games! Check out our Career Pathways course to learn more about how to become a game designer: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/game-development

Hi Nib! You've come to the right place ☺ Drop us a line at hello@cgspectrum.com to get in touch with our admissions team, who can guide you through what kind of prerequisites are good to have before starting in our Game Design courses. There can be a computer science/programming/software engineering/maths element to game design, but writing or narrative studies/psychology/media & entertainment are also helpful for people more interested in storytelling for games. You might find our career pathways page helpful to learn more about what it takes to become a game designer and what you can do within this area: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/game-development Looking forward to hearing from you! :)

Hi there! There is no right path or choice. Begin by learning a bit of everything and see what you like and are good at. Everyone is different, some have better art skills, some are better at programming, some love to write and so on... find what you are passionate about and follow that! Though, being a generalist to begin with helps with your foundation. Hope that's helpful :)

Hi @wiltingrose3186! Great to hear that you're interested in game art and design. I would highly recommend you attend our next Game Design discovery session (or any other study area you're interested in) to get a basic idea for what a career in these areas actually entails -- and for a chance to ask any questions you might have to our mentors! To get notified about our upcoming events, sign up to our newsletter here: www.cgspectrum.com/newsletter Or, keep an eye on our events page, where you can currently sign up for our 3D Modeling or Real-time 3D sessions: www.cgspectrum.com/events

Hi there! Some advice from Troy: It's not a requirement for a game designer to know how to program, but knowing how to use logic to create scripts and do some technical type work is important. Being a designer is about knowing how to find the fun, but having art and technical skills are just a bonus, so yes, most artists can become game designers, and especially level designers -- usually fairly well. Good luck on your game design journey! Find out more about the career path to becoming a game designer here: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/game-development

Hi George! For U.S. students, CG Spectrum has partnered with Hussian College which is accredited by the ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges) to offer nine specialized online film and game programs for U.S. based students. Visit the CG Spectrum & Hussian College website to explore programs, admission requirements, and to see if you qualify for financial aid: cgspectrum.hussiancollege.edu/ Transfer Credit is assessed by the receiving institution, therefore we cannot advise on whether courses from Hussian x CG Spectrum will be accepted. You will need to reach out to the institution you plan to transfer to for details on their transfer credit policies. Please reach out to hello.cgs@hussiancollege.edu if you have more questions! :) For international students: At this stage, CG Spectrum is not affiliated with other regionally accredited bodies outside of the United States, and does not offer AQF qualifications recognized by TEQSA or ASQA. However, CG Spectrum is a certified school through The Rookies, and ranked as one of the Top 50 Best Creative Media & Entertainment Art Schools in the World-out of more than 500 schools. The Rookies Certified Schools are independently reviewed and assessed by invite-only, ensuring only the very best schools are accepted and the accolade remains exclusive. The accolade identifies schools that offer the highest quality education, and are best suited to prepare students for a career in the creative industries. CG Spectrum is also an Unreal Authorized Training Center, Unreal Academic Partner, Toon Boom Authorized Training Center, and a Houdini Certified School. This gives you confidence that when you become a CG Spectrum student you're joining an award-winning school with a great reputation. CG Spectrum was also ranked #2 Online Art School by The Rookies, and listed in Creative Bloq’s Top 5 Best Animation Schools. Reach out to us any time! We're at hello@cgspectrum.com

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