© UNT in partnership with TEA1 7 th Grade Career Exploration Module Career Focus: Video Game Programmer

Video game programmers are also known as video game developers. They work on developing video games for gaming consoles, computers, and handhelds. © UNT in partnership with TEA2

They also work on game development tools that assist with the creation of video and computer games. © UNT in partnership with TEA3

Video game programmers work on creating storylines, characters, and settings for the video games. © UNT in partnership with TEA4

Companies that hire video game programmers train them on their own design and authoring systems. © UNT in partnership with TEA5

Video Game Programmers also need a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or computer science or information sciences. © UNT in partnership with TEA6

Video Game Programmers need to have good management skills to work with everyone and to make sure that the projects remain on time and with minimal problems. © UNT in partnership with TEA7

They work with sound designers, graphic artists, game designers, technical writers, and many others. © UNT in partnership with TEA8

Once they start working on programming games video game programmers usually specialize in one platform and discipline. © UNT in partnership with TEA9

Some of the disciplines are game engine programmer, artificial intelligence programmer, and gameplay programmer. © UNT in partnership with TEA10

They use analytical skills and pay close attention to all details when doing their job. © UNT in partnership with TEA11

They usually work 40 hours a week but sometimes have to work more hours when a problem arises or a deadline approaches. © UNT in partnership with TEA12

Video game programmers help to provide games to engage and entertain us as well as educate us and make us think. © UNT in partnership with TEA13