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Game Developer = = =Three questions I would like to answer in my research project: = 1. What type of pre-requisite qualifications do I need? 2. How much money will i make? 3. What will I do in this job?

About the job:

Summary: Game developers write,create,program,design,animate and test games or applications for cellphones,computers or gaming consoles.

Task and Duties:
 * You will design/createyour own games based on ideas you have.
 * Produce storylines, character profiles, and design cool features for the game.
 * Produce detailed designs showing the layout and funtions of the game.
 * Create your own computer code for the game.
 * You will add additional graphics, sound effects and images to improve the game.
 * Create Alpha and Beta versions of the game so you can test it and fix any bugs.
 * Oversee the final stages of gameplay testing and correct any final bugs.

Skills and knowledge: To be a game developer you need a good knowledge of
 * Gaming or game platforms such as Playstation, XBox,WII etc.
 * Computer systems
 * 3-D Animation software

Personal Qualities: Game developers need to be
 * Creative/Artistic
 * Accurate and methodical
 * Adaptible and patient
 * Work under pressure
 * Work well in a team
 * Manage projects well
 * Skilled at annalysing video game and computer software and systems.
 * Be well organised and good at planing and problem solving
 * Be able to communicate well both oral and written



Physical Qualities: Game developer need to
 * Have a good knowledge of computer equipment
 * Have a good knowledge of video game equipment

Secondary and Tertiary Education: To become a Game Developer you need:
 * Useful subjects to take include Computing Maths and Physics
 * A tertiary entry qualification
 * A degree in Programming or Computer Science
 * A degree or Diploma in Computer Animation or Games Art

Useful Expierience:
 * Design or Art work
 * Playing Computer/Video Games
 * Experience Recording/Editing film
 * Write computer code to create software games or websites

Working Conditions:
 * Game Developers work normal hours but will have to work in their own time if needed to complete a project.
 * Usually work in offices or Studios
 * Critical that you complete work on time.
 * May travel on occasions to meet with possible clients

Pay and Progression:
 * New game developers can expect to make between 40 and 60 thousand dollars per year
 * With around three years experience the pay can be between 60 and 80 thousand dollars a year
 * With more than six years experience you can make between 75 and 95 thousand a year
 * Senior developers or management personal can earn over 100 thousand dollars a year

Related Jobs: Some jobs related to game developing are
 * Computer Programmer
 * Computer Technition
 * Software Architect

Question 1: What type of Pre-requisite qualifications do I need? To become a Game Developer you need a degree in Computer Science or Programming and a degree or diploma in Computer Animation or Games Art.

Question 2: How much money will i make? Game Developers that are just starting out can earn anywware between 40 and 60 thousand dollars a year. The longer you're in the proffesion the more you make with Senior Developers or Managemnt personal earning more than 100 thousand a year.

Question 3: What will I do in this job? I will be able to create video games based on my own or others ideas making everthing from the landscapes to the characters. I would also write the script for the characters speech and for the storyline.

Conclusion: I think I would enjoy being a Game Developer as I enjoy every aspect of the job and playing video games is something I enjoy doing.. My interest in the job is currently Very High. I think this job would match my qualities as I am Creative, good at problem solving, work well in a team and communicate my ideas well and i am very interested in the subjects Computing, Maths and Physics. I would need to Develop my Computing and Physics skills as I am not yet taking these subjects. With technology advancing all the time I would always have a chance to work with new consoles to produce better quality games.