The Games Industry
1. On Average A person in this industry earns upwards of 52,000 a year
2. The Creative Process used in the creation of games usually starts an idea of what the story is maybe they use a story board or just convey their conceptual ideas to a company or group keen to work on the project, Step two is doing concept design, Concepts of character, Environment, Weapons or any other game related things after these process are started the designers will then start to form the design
The Creative Process is all through the games industry to personalised stylations in modelling texturing and of course concepts.
3. Environment Artist, 2D Concept artist, Junior 2D Artist, Senior Producer, VFX Artist, System Designer, Lead Mission Designer, Game Designer, Senior Character Artist, Senior Animator, Concept Artist, Sr. Game Designer, 3D Character Interaction Designer, Industrial Designer, Level Designer and Sound Designer Are all examples of creative work in the games industry
4. Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree, or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study, such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
5. Too work in industry your software will be provided for you but you must have your own skills to use the product, on the other hand if you work in an indie company you will be forced to provide yourself with your own software and equipment.
6. There is job opportunities for this industry all over the world although most jobs seem to lay on the eastern seaboard of america, Unless you are likely to go into the indie games industry where you could work anywhere
7. The army uses a lot of games industry work to create simulations, the army isn't he only industry that uses this it is also becoming quite common practice to use simulations in the mining industry and many other industries
I wouldn't have a problem using my skills in the simulation industry as it wouldn't be much of a change from what I'm already experiencing in the games industry
8.This industries hours can be anything from your 9 - 5 hours a week but it usually results in a lot of overtime work that doesn't pay off till the projects are finished
In the indie industry their hours are to fit in when there is time otherwise you will never earn any money off your project
9. Hopefully if i was to make an entrance into the games industry i would start with an entrance into the company through QA and work my way through the ranks to lead level design which would be my dream job
10.It will be challenging
11. At the start of entering the industry my creative control will be incredibly controlled by concept artist and lead designers but hopefully i still have the ability to personalised my own objects
12. The industry creates games that create a lot of fun for people in their downtime after work or school ethical issues in the games industry have always been pushed but i believe they should be treated like any other industry and have classifications
13. I usually prefer working with a team of close friends than by myself but either way it doesn't really phase me
14. Yes i can manage people but it would take me many years to work up to a position where i was control people
15.
AIE, Acadamey of Interactive Entertainment,
http://www.aie.edu.au/?gclid=CPeQ4YfRiLoCFUFepQod-FMAHg
The folowing website shows me where i can further my skills as well as show me what i need to do to get certain jobs
http://www.myfuture.edu.au/The%20Facts/Work%20and%20Employment/Occupations/Details.aspx?anzsco=261211A#PersonalRequirements
16. Aie use to provide industry speakers to come in on a regular basis to inform you of many job oppertunities and how your role will fit into the industry
http://www.myfuture.edu.au Told me some things about skills required to a further extent than i already new
17. Litruv/Max Boonzayeer, http://www.aimia.com.au/home/search
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Identifying opportunities - QA Tester
Oppertunities associated with this job include a maasive on, a foot in the door, being a QA tester leads you with the ability to get to know people in the industry and connections are the key to success in any industry the problem with getting this job is numerous including actually getting the job to moving all the way to america with all of my stuff finding a place to stay and being able to Financially support all of this.
It is already possible to get this job it is just relying on the companies decision to let me in the door or to find someone better suiting to the situation
Once id have my foot in the door as a QA tester it would be up to me to associate with many of the artists and higher up the chain so if there was to be a job opportunity hopefully i would be able to fill it
It is already possible to get this job it is just relying on the companies decision to let me in the door or to find someone better suiting to the situation
Once id have my foot in the door as a QA tester it would be up to me to associate with many of the artists and higher up the chain so if there was to be a job opportunity hopefully i would be able to fill it
Positive Self Reflection for Being A QA Tester
A QA tester would be a great entrance into the games industry as well as a very interesting jobs getting to play newly found games before they come out as well as get an early introduction into the industry watching how things all fall together, it would also be a great way to show off my skills to those already in the industry and get an early foot in the door
Skills Required
Technically Proficient with PC's and Gaming Consoles *
Computer Literacy, Specifically MS word and Outlook*
Basic Qualifications
Highschool Diploma or equivalent *
Minimum Age 18+ *
Well Developed interpersonal and Communication Skills *
Reliable with the ability to work in a team environment *
Attention to detail And Positive personality *
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. *
Must Be able to communicate effectively in english in both written and oral forms *
I have completed all of these skills and i have many more that will also help for in certain situations that can happen in the games industry
Preferred experience
Testing Experience With Multiple Games on Multiple Platforms
I have minimal experience in testing games out side of the industry apart from a few games i have worked on in small groups in both the 15 week game project that i completed at the end of my studies at AIE and the few 48 hour game Challenges i worked on throughout the last two years both were QA testing was required as to not form a complete shamble of a game
Skills Required
Technically Proficient with PC's and Gaming Consoles *
Computer Literacy, Specifically MS word and Outlook*
Basic Qualifications
Highschool Diploma or equivalent *
Minimum Age 18+ *
Well Developed interpersonal and Communication Skills *
Reliable with the ability to work in a team environment *
Attention to detail And Positive personality *
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. *
Must Be able to communicate effectively in english in both written and oral forms *
I have completed all of these skills and i have many more that will also help for in certain situations that can happen in the games industry
Preferred experience
Testing Experience With Multiple Games on Multiple Platforms
I have minimal experience in testing games out side of the industry apart from a few games i have worked on in small groups in both the 15 week game project that i completed at the end of my studies at AIE and the few 48 hour game Challenges i worked on throughout the last two years both were QA testing was required as to not form a complete shamble of a game
Brag
Over the last few years i have been working on developing my skills in the media industry particularly in the games industry, In 2010 i started my Certificate 4 in digital media where i learnt specific skills in photoshop illustrator and premier i learnt many other skills in almost all of the adobe products.
With the new found abilities i learnt from My Certificate 4 i decided to go more in depth into the industry i would like to end up in, The Games Industry, To Learn the skills i required for my aspirations i decide to go to AIE, The Academy of Interactive Entertainment where i study for the next two years learning Strong skills in maya, Mudboxs, 3D coat I also learnt how to further my skills in Photoshop and premier giving me a total of 3 years experience in photoshop and premier
I am currently studying my diploma in interactive digital media hopefully giving me the chance to expand my skills So far i have a vast knowledge in blender More experience in photoshop and premier and some sound booth experience as well as a little bit of work in audacity
Over the last 4 Years i have built some solid knowledge in Photoshop, Premier Pro, After Effects, Flash, Dreamweaver, encore, Illustrator, Maya, MudBoxs, 3Dcoat, Sculptris, Blender And many other 3D and 2D Programs
Douglas Dean
With the new found abilities i learnt from My Certificate 4 i decided to go more in depth into the industry i would like to end up in, The Games Industry, To Learn the skills i required for my aspirations i decide to go to AIE, The Academy of Interactive Entertainment where i study for the next two years learning Strong skills in maya, Mudboxs, 3D coat I also learnt how to further my skills in Photoshop and premier giving me a total of 3 years experience in photoshop and premier
I am currently studying my diploma in interactive digital media hopefully giving me the chance to expand my skills So far i have a vast knowledge in blender More experience in photoshop and premier and some sound booth experience as well as a little bit of work in audacity
Over the last 4 Years i have built some solid knowledge in Photoshop, Premier Pro, After Effects, Flash, Dreamweaver, encore, Illustrator, Maya, MudBoxs, 3Dcoat, Sculptris, Blender And many other 3D and 2D Programs
Douglas Dean
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Research Project
1. Junior 2D Artist http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-china-shanghai/junior-2d-graphic-artist
2. Senior Producer http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-czech/senior-producer
3. Outsourcing Manager http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-czech/outsourcing-manager
4. VFX Artist http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-czech/vfx-artist
5. System Designer http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-czech/systems-designer
6. Lead Mission Designer http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-czech/lead-mission-designer
7. ** Game Designer http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-czech/game-designer
8. Senior Character Artist http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-czech/senior-character-artist
9. Senior Animator http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-czech/senior-animator
10. ** QA Tester http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-games-west/temporary-qa-tester
11. Concept Artist http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/firaxis-games/concept-artist
12. Sr. Game Designer http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-china-shanghai/sr-game-designer-sns
13. ** QA Analyst http://sea.blizzard.com/en-sg/company/careers/posting.html?id=1300032
14. 3D Character Artist http://www.valvesoftware.com/jobs/job_postings.html
15. Interaction Designer http://www.valvesoftware.com/jobs/job_postings.html
16. Industrial Designer http://www.valvesoftware.com/jobs/job_postings.html
17. ** Level Designer http://www.valvesoftware.com/jobs/job_postings.html
18. Artist http://www.valvesoftware.com/jobs/job_postings.html
19. Sound Designer http://www.valvesoftware.com/jobs/job_postings.html
20. Industrial Designer http://www.valvesoftware.com/jobs/job_postings.html
3 Jobs
Level Designer http://www.valvesoftware.com/jobs/job_postings.html
As my main intrest in 3D is environment design Level designer leaves me with quite the oportunity to Create several different layouts of environments in different scenes and create several different puzzels and quest layouts this job would create not only an interesting job opportunity but one that i'd find quite fun and amusing to work with
QA Tester http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-games-west/temporary-qa-tester
A QA tester would be a great entrance into the games industry as well as a very interesting jobs getting to play newly found games before they come out as well as get an early introduction into the industry watching how things all fall together, it would also be a great way to show off my skills to those already in the industry
Game Designer http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-czech/game-designer
As A game designer i would be in charge of not only art assets but how the gameplay would be effected by the programming this would be a life changing job giving me power over not only my work but over the whole end project of the game
2. Senior Producer http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-czech/senior-producer
3. Outsourcing Manager http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-czech/outsourcing-manager
4. VFX Artist http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-czech/vfx-artist
5. System Designer http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-czech/systems-designer
6. Lead Mission Designer http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-czech/lead-mission-designer
7. ** Game Designer http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-czech/game-designer
8. Senior Character Artist http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-czech/senior-character-artist
9. Senior Animator http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-czech/senior-animator
10. ** QA Tester http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-games-west/temporary-qa-tester
11. Concept Artist http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/firaxis-games/concept-artist
12. Sr. Game Designer http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-china-shanghai/sr-game-designer-sns
13. ** QA Analyst http://sea.blizzard.com/en-sg/company/careers/posting.html?id=1300032
14. 3D Character Artist http://www.valvesoftware.com/jobs/job_postings.html
15. Interaction Designer http://www.valvesoftware.com/jobs/job_postings.html
16. Industrial Designer http://www.valvesoftware.com/jobs/job_postings.html
17. ** Level Designer http://www.valvesoftware.com/jobs/job_postings.html
18. Artist http://www.valvesoftware.com/jobs/job_postings.html
19. Sound Designer http://www.valvesoftware.com/jobs/job_postings.html
20. Industrial Designer http://www.valvesoftware.com/jobs/job_postings.html
3 Jobs
Level Designer http://www.valvesoftware.com/jobs/job_postings.html
As my main intrest in 3D is environment design Level designer leaves me with quite the oportunity to Create several different layouts of environments in different scenes and create several different puzzels and quest layouts this job would create not only an interesting job opportunity but one that i'd find quite fun and amusing to work with
QA Tester http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-games-west/temporary-qa-tester
A QA tester would be a great entrance into the games industry as well as a very interesting jobs getting to play newly found games before they come out as well as get an early introduction into the industry watching how things all fall together, it would also be a great way to show off my skills to those already in the industry
Game Designer http://www.2kgames.com/#/jobs/2k-czech/game-designer
As A game designer i would be in charge of not only art assets but how the gameplay would be effected by the programming this would be a life changing job giving me power over not only my work but over the whole end project of the game
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