![]() ![]() In fact, three of the designers in my survey studied Japanese or East Asian Studies. It’s interesting how many designers come from a background in the humanities. See also How To Get Promoted in Tech (or Anywhere Else) I was surprised to find that about as many designers got a computer science degree as got an art degree, since game design is often made out to be more of an art than a science, and that only 9% of game designers did not attend any college or university. Note that less than one quarter of game designers actually went to school for game design. None specified (9%): Some of the LinkedIn profiles did not specify a field of study, possibly these designers did not attend a post-secondary school.Information Technology (6%): Management information systems, computing and software systems, and other IT.Applied Science (8%): Engineering, Electronics, and Applied Science etc.Media (11%): Electronic media arts, Radio/television/film, video, etc.Art (13%): Computer animation, Fine art, Illustration, etc.Humanities (17%): English, Asian studies, Literature, Linguistics, Economics, etc.Computer Science (15%): Computer science and simulation.Game Design (23%): Game design, level design, digital game development.The fields of study are grouped as follows: This chart summarizes the various fields of post-secondary study (college/university) that the 53 game designers in my survey listed on their LinkedIn profiles. They show that there’s more than one way to become a game designer – but some career paths may be better than others. The results are summarized in the charts below. I surveyed where they went to school, what degrees they graduated with (if any), and what types of colleges or universities they attended. To show you how many educational paths could all lead to a game design job, I searched through the LinkedIn profiles of every game designer I’ve worked with over the years – 53 in all, in many salary ranges. Software engineering, art, the humanities – each is its own road, and each could lead to a job as a game designer. ![]() Game design draws from several disciplines, so naturally there are several paths you could take. Which one leads to your dream job making games? Game designer degree requirements There are many roads to take, and many educational paths to choose. Should you go to a video game college, state college or private university? Should you focus on programming, design, or art? Is a 4-year degree enough or is more required of you? Is your quest to become a video game designer? If so, you might feel that you’re facing a difficult journey with many decisions to make. Which degree is required to become a Game Designer? ![]()
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