Bring worlds, characters, and gameplay to life through cutting-edge animation.
This program focuses on the growing electronic game industry. Students will build
on their 3D animation skills and learn how to create game levels and custom game assets.
Students will create basic artificial intelligence entities and triggers as well as
in-game cinematics. Students will learn how to package a game for distribution.
Next Steps
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Career Outlook in Michigan
| Career Title |
Median Salary |
Annual Openings |
| Video Game Designers |
$74,339 |
150 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators |
$52,190 |
60 |
| Graphic Designers |
$50,672 |
633 |
What do Video Game Designers do?
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Balance and adjust gameplay experiences to ensure the critical and commercial success of the product.
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Devise missions, challenges, or puzzles to be encountered in game play.
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Create core game features, including storylines, role-play mechanics, and character biographies for a new video game or game franchise.
What skills do Video Game Designers have?
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Programming:
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
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Active Listening:
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Reading Comprehension:
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Did You Know?
Programs for Video Game Designers can lead to other interesting professions, including: