Download or read book Hot Jobs in Video Games written by Joe Funk and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every gamer dreams of getting paid to play their favourite video games! But it's not just a dream. There are a ton of amazingly cool jobs in computer and video games, and gamers can learn all about those careers in this book. Packed with basic facts, education suggestions, and interviews with professional gamers, this book is perfect for video game fans everywhere!
Download or read book Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Video Games written by Nicholas Croce and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2006-08-15 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the various jobs available in the video game area that are available that don't require a college degree.
Download or read book The Crazy Careers of Video Game Designers written by Arie Kaplan and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! You might think that working in the video game industry is all fun and, well...games. Jobs like combat designer and animator sound pretty exciting. But do you know what it really takes to do one of these jobs? Do you have the skills? The knowledge? Are you ready to work hard? Game designers create the images, sounds, and action that gamers enjoy. Find out if you can handle a job in this fast-paced industry.
Download or read book Careers in Focus written by and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For each position, the authors include a brief overview and its history. Discussions of education, certifications, or licensing required; a detailed job description; salary; and the future outlook are also supplied.
Download or read book Start Your Video Game Career written by Jason W. Bay and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-04 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to start your career making video games from game industry expert Jason W. Bay! This practical "question and answer" book offers insider advice, information, and inspiration on how to get a job and grow your career making video games.
Download or read book Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Gaming written by Adam Furgang and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers all facets of the gaming industry, including production and sales, and also looks into traditional gaming outside of the multimedia industry. With a particular focus on the practical challenges of breaking into the world of gaming and strategies to help students prepare for working in the field, it aims to provide a range of entry points.
Download or read book Careers If You Like Video Games written by Carla Mooney and published by Career Discovery. This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: STEM careers are hot but what if you prefer video games to chemistry or calculus? People with a passion for video games can turn their hobby into a variety of fascinating careersranging from video game designers to software developers. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
Download or read book Careers for Tech Girls in Video Game Development written by Laura La Bella and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women have faced an uphill climb in the male-dominated world of video game development, but that is beginning to change. Young women now make up nearly half of all gamers, and some companies are looking to expand the influence of women in the gaming industry and engage with them as creators, rather than only as consumers. This resource introduces middle and high school girls to the world of video game development, covering the kinds of courses, extracurricular activities, and organizations that can help them get into a career in video game development.
Download or read book Careers in Computer Gaming written by Matthew Robinson and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2009-09-02 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computer games are more popular and accessible than ever and, as computer technology advances, computer games have become more challenging, engaging, and addictive to millions of gamers across the country. That opens up a wide range of career opportunities, especially gamers. In this easy-to-follow and informative career guide, the author presents a brief history of the gaming industry before breaking down the major and cutting-edge careers in the field. Whether discussing the game designer, graphic artist, sound designer, marketer, or writer, useful insights are given into the qualifications and temperament needed for each job, as well as a realistic picture of the work environment and useful tips for breaking into the industry.
Download or read book Gaming Careers in Esports written by Emily Hudd and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title introduces fans to the variety of career opportunities in Esports. The title features informative sidebars, full-color photos and infographics, a glossary, and an index. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
Download or read book STEAM Jobs in Game Development written by Kenneth Rosenberg and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered how video games are made? Answer this question and more, and find out how STEAM fields all play a part. This title supports Common Core Standards for college and career readiness.
Download or read book Careers In Computer Gaming EasyRead Super Large 24pt Edition written by and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Become a Video Game Artist written by Sam R. Kennedy and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become a Player in the Business of Video Game Art Every year video games generate billions of dollars and some of the most dynamic and engaging artwork today. It’s an ever-growing field that holds great professional opportunity, but you need the right skills and savvy if you want to stake your claim. In How to Become a Video Game Artist, veteran video game designer Sam R. Kennedy provides the inside track on everything you need to forge a career in the world of video game art. Starting with the basics of game creation and a look at the artistic skills necessary to get started, Kennedy spotlights specific, key roles for creators—from concept artists to character animators to marketing artists and beyond. Each chapter features screenshots from popular video games like Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon and World of Warcraft; interviews with video game art professionals who’ve worked for top gaming companies like BioWare, Blizzard, and Ubisoft; step-by-step examples of actual game art; and detailed breakdowns of the training and portfolio samples you’ll need to make these jobs your own. For anyone who wants to go from gamer to game designer, this book contains all the secrets you’ll need to rise to the top of one of the most exciting industries of our time.
Download or read book Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Gaming written by Adam Furgang and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for passionate gamers hoping to turn their skills into a career immediately, this title prepares students for the realities of this competitive industry. Covering all facets of the gaming industry, including production and sales, it also looks into traditional gaming outside of the multimedia industry. With a particular focus on the practical challenges of breaking into the world of gaming and strategies to help students prepare for working in the field, it aims to provide a range of entry points.
Download or read book Score a Video Game Career written by Mike Travis and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-09 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love video games and dream of a career as a professional game developer but unsure where to begin? Already working in games but want to learn more about the good and bad of a career in the games industry from an experienced developer? Video games are more popular than ever but the industry is small and notoriously difficult to break into. This book will cover the complete process from job application to landing a job as well as give an honest look at life as a professional video game developer. In an ultra-competitive industry, you need every advantage possible to stand out from the crowd. By reading this book you will receive Power-Ups and Bonus XP for your journey in game development. Some of the topics covered in this book include: Different career paths inside professional video game development. Deciding whether to enroll in a school or program in order to get a job. Tips on writing your cover letter, resume, and creating a high-quality portfolio or demo reel. Using networking and social media to become a better job candidate. Proven methods of searching for game development jobs. A look behind the scenes at the typical job application process inside video game studios. A breakdown of the full interview process. What to expect during an on-site interview and how to have a successful one. Information about money such as salary, relocation, benefits and at-will employment. Some of the perils of working in video games such as layoffs and working overtime. Reasons why a career game development might not be right for you. If you are interested in a career working in video games or just curious about how game studios work from an insiders perspective, this book will shine a light on all these topics and more. Whether you dream of a successful career in video games or are simply curious, this book will provide knowledge and insight about the game industry written by a professional game developer. Buy this book today and journey to a career making video games!
Download or read book Video Game Careers written by David S. J. Hodgson and published by Prima Lifestyles. This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If you've ever thought of making games professionally, and you want to stick a toe in the water, if you want to see how games get made, I can't think of a better way than this." —David Perry, Game Industry Guru You want to get a job in video games. And so does everybody else. Learn about dozens of video game career fields and what to expect once you've made it to the big time. Plus, get expert advice from a bona-fide career counselor to figure out which job is right for you. With over 250 combined years of video game experience between these covers, you won't find a more comprehensive insider's view of the career paths that will get you Paid to Play. •Completely revised and expanded with updated salary breakdowns! •Brand new information from video game company human resources personnel on what they look for in new applicants. Real advice from the people who actually read résumés! •Expanded details and contact information on colleges that offer video game career oriented degrees and classes. •Exclusive interviews from over 100 game professionals including John Romero, Dan Hsu, and many more. •Find out how to get jobs at companies like EA, Sony, Sega, THQ, Ubisoft, LucasArts, BioWare, and Criterion, from the pros who have already done it. •Original illustrations by Penny Arcade.
Download or read book Break Into The Game Industry How to Get A Job Making Video Games written by Ernest Adams and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003-06-09 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out from an industry veteran exactly what you need to do to become a game designer, tester, artist, producer, programmer, writer, soundtrack composer, videographer, or sales/marketing professional. You’ll get full-spectrum coverage of positions available within the game industry as well as details on how a game is created--from start to finish--and much more.
