1. + Game Design Careers

2. + Game Development Developing an interesting video game is a very challenging task. It usually takes many different people working together as a team to create a great game. Overview of Video Game Development

3. + Who can do it? Bubble Ball Video

4. + The Games Development Process Video game development is now a complex process involving teams of anywhere from 30 to 60+ people. Team size has increased significantly over the years due to technological advancements, creating a demand for higher quality graphics and more complex gameplay. All this takes more time and specialization from team members.

5. + Evaluate Analyze DesignDevelopImplement The Project Manager Manage Team Members Plan Split up the work among team members Help with communication between team members.

6. + The Producer Manage the game development process Provide guidance and design direction Negotiate game ideas with the publisher Listen to ideas from the team Keep the game vision focused

7. + The Designer Develop the blueprint of the game (a detailed plan of action) Outline the look and feel of the game Plan the characters and physical environment Understand the limitations of programmers and artists Day in the Life: Video Game Designer Video

8. + The Artist and Animator Modeling of characters in 2D and 3D Computer graphics Animation Character and background design Storyboarding

9. + The Programmer Game Programmers: Write game code Engine Programmers: Write game creation programs (Engines) Tools Programmers: Develops applications used by artists, animators, and programmers. Requirements: Communication skills Problem solving Programming language Good math skills

10. + The Sound Designer Work on all aspects of sound for the game Music Sound effects

11. + The Games Tester Test the game over and over from the beginning of development to the end. Report bugs Retest to verify fixes and changes Suggest alternative solutions to gameplay or structure

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