Video Game Designers

(NOC 5241)
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Requirement

Requirements for video game designers vary from job to job and company to company. In general, they require some kind of background in computer programming, computer-graphic design or multimedia design studies. They may also be expected to have some skill when it comes to creative storytelling.

These requirements are for graphic designers and illustrating artists in general:

You must have a high school diploma and creative ability as demonstrated by a portfolio of your work.

You usually need a university degree in visual arts with a specialization in graphic design, commercial art, graphic communications or cartooning, or a college/other program in graphic arts. As an illustrator, you may also need additional training in your area of specialization.

You may need experience or training in multimedia design at a college/post-secondary or technical institution.

With experience, you may move up the ranks to become a manager or senior designer.

Most recent entrants have a trade/vocational certificate or community college diploma, and almost 1 in 4 has an undergraduate university degree.

Degrees Associated with This Career

Certificate
Diploma
Post-diploma
Associate
Bachelor
Master

Useful Experience/Skills

Colour
Design
Innovation
Computers
Marketing
Creative Writing

Useful Secondary School Subjects

Graphic Design
Art
Computer-related courses
English

Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Information Technology - Game Development and Entrepreneurship Bachelor; Honours
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Graphic Design Diploma; Advanced
Animation Diploma; Advanced
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Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Animation - 3D Diploma; Online
Graphic Design Diploma; Online; Advanced
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Alberta University of the Arts
Calgary, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Animation Bachelor
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Fleming College
Peterborough, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Graphic Design - Visual Communication Diploma; Advanced
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Modified on September 05, 2024