Ever since I was a kid I wanted to develop or create a video game and I finally am able to go to college and learn all the things that will make that happen! TH-cam is unmatched when it comes to information
2 main aspects: System design (running, jump, fight punch moving the player forward) Level Design: how to build the world and make it an interactive place ☺️🎮✨ Amazing info Troy!
So I’m a nurse and looking to get into game design because honestly I love gaming and the aspect of being able to help create one that people can enjoy brings excitement unlike I’ve ever had in my current field. Is it a difficult transition and is online schooling a good option for those of us who have full time jobs but flexibility when it comes to going to school? Thank you for the informative video!
Hi John! Like any major career transition, there will be challenges along the way and an adjustment period. Online schooling is a great option for people looking for a flexible learning schedule. All classes are 100% online so you can study from anywhere, and we match you with a mentor suitable for your time zone and schedule. Feel free to get in touch with our admissions team for more info at hello@cgspectrum.com You might also want to check out this very inspirational podcast episode featuring our head of 3D Animation, Mark Pullyblank, who started his career in film art a bit later in life, after switching from another industry: th-cam.com/video/ejg6QhIrfBY/w-d-xo.html Good luck, and hope to meet you soon 🤩
Definitely! When you're ready to switch over and want to drill down on game design, we'll be waiting 😎 Check out our game design courses here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design Can't wait to meet you!
Hi, I am in second grade and I have some questions. 1. Why are lots of games scary? 2. How do you come up with character names? 3. Where do you get the songs for games?
Hi there! Thanks for watching our video and for your awesome questions. Here are some answers: 1. Why are lots of games scary? Not all games are scary, but some are made to be spooky on purpose to make them more exciting. It’s like a roller coaster-some people enjoy a little thrill while knowing they’re safe. But if you prefer fun or relaxing games, there are lots of those too! 2. How do you come up with character names? This is a great question. Sometimes you might try to think of names that match the character’s personality. So, for example, if the character is brave, you might give them a strong-sounding name. Their name choice is another opportunity, just like their clothes or the way they speak, that can add to or emphasize the character's personality. Sometimes you might also get inspired by books, movies, or even real people. 3. Where do you get the songs for games? The music in games is often made by talented musicians who are hired to make specific music for that game. Some games might use songs that you can find online, which is either paid for or free, and the creators might have to make sure they have permission to use them. Music makes games extra special, don’t you think? We hope this helps, and keep asking awesome questions! Let us know if you have any other questions about film or games and how they get made!
I'm an intermediate level UX/UI Designer, but always had a passion for gaming......I'm curious are there any hybrid ux/ui + Game design roles out there? Or has there been anyone that transitioned from UX/UI to game design? just FYI I'm content with UX/UI and find it very interesting too, but there's always that lurking curiosity in the back of my mind about game design
Hi there! If you want to stay focused on UI/UX design, it can be super helpful to also learn a lot about game design if you want to design interfaces for games - especially mobile games which typically have a LOT more UI/UX needs. In games, we often need to tweak or adjust the game design in order to make the UI/UX design work or be more efficient. This is why many games suffer with bad interfaces because it really takes a combination of 4 different skills (game design, interface art, interface programming, and game UX) to really make great game interfaces. It's rare to find someone who can do all 4 well. The more you know about game design, the better your game interface job opportunities will improve. This might then open the door into more game design opportunities, especially in mobile games, as you improve in your game design skills. Hope this helps, and thanks for tuning in!
I’m a digital artist, the idea of design or painting is eh but game design end dev is absolutely amazing. But what kind of bachelor’s should I do? I’m asking so that I can research the scholarships I can get into
Hi! For a game designer it's always helpful to study any of these things, depending on what your focus/strengths are: computer science, computer programming, software engineering, maths, especially for the more technical people who want to get into the programming/development side of things. For people more interested in storytelling for games or planning how to create content that will be relevant, enjoyable, and profitable, writing or narrative studies, psychology, media & entertainment are all useful. At the end of the day, a variety of non-game related courses can help you depending on how you approach the studies and try to relate the content back to games! Check out our career pathways resource for more info: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/game-development
Hi there! Check out Troy's video answering what kind of schooling is best for game designers: th-cam.com/video/Jndukv375AQ/w-d-xo.html Good luck in your journey, and if you decide to study game design, you know where to find the best education (here with us)! 😎 www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-development
I'm an Italian girl who loves to draw and play video games, I would really like to join a development team to create characters and settings for example, but at the same time I'm afraid I won't be able to express my art. Anyway thanks it's a fantastic video and it helped me a lot thanks so much
@@Hegmacha We have had plenty of Italian students come through our courses! 🤗 Send us an email at hello@cgspectrum.com to chat with our admissions team.
what if I want to be the person who builds the “lego” pieces for the level designers? any tips on how to become part of art team for game designers, for someone with an art background?
Hi Genn! Here are some tips from Troy: Learning how to be a level environment artist is really mostly about becoming a great hard surface modeler. Next, learning how to do advanced surfaces and texturing can also be important. Last, it's really about learning how to build things with modular pieces. Most environmental art modeling courses will teach you the basics of these 3 things. As for knowing how to better support a level designer, it can sometimes be semi-technical and know what the designer will need and how assets are produced, but this varies tremendously from project to project. But, for example, many open world and larger teams are using tools like Houdini to do advanced modeling and propagation, so if you are technically inclined, learning Houdini can be great, albeit it is VERY hard to learn and use.
I think I'm a game designer. I've not worked for an actual game company before, it's just me going solo for 5 years now and learning along the way. I've even got 5 games made. How do I get an entry level game design job internationally? Any ideas?
Hi there! Some advice from our Game Design department: You have to evaluate your current skills and talk to some people and see what they think of your work. Just apply for some jobs and see if you can get someone to talk to you about how your skills might be a fit for them. If you get negative feedback or are lacking in an area, then work to learn some new things or build some new skills... but just go for it! Good luck!
Hey! Thank you so much for this introduction. I've got a couple questions if that's ok, How would I go about getting in to this role? Is there much work around? Thank you if you do answer :) 😊
Hey Quokkamon1! You'll find out more about getting into a game design career on our blog post here: www.cgspectrum.com/blog/how-to-become-a-video-game-designer We also have a live event tomorrow with Troy called "Discover Game Development" where you can ask Troy any questions you have -- like your questions above -- in our live Q&A! The event is free and you can register here: www.cgspectrum.com/events/discover-game-development If you have additional questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@cgspectrum.com :) Happy game designing and hope to meet you soon!
Hi there! Generally, strong drawing skills are not required for our game development courses, but it's always encouraged to work on your fine art skills! As for programming, our Essentials courses are introductory and meant for beginners. They are taught from the ground up so no experience with the required software is necessary. All of our intermediate Foundations courses and advanced Specialization courses require a prerequisite of some knowledge of the software used in the course.The prerequisites for each course are listed on the course page: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-development If you have additional questions or want more details, get in touch with our Admissions team at hello@cgspectrum.com You may also want to check out an AMA event we held last week with two of our Game Development department heads, where they answered a ton of questions about the industry: www.cgspectrum.com/events/free-ama-session-game-month Good luck! ☺
Hi Danielle! You might want to check out a few of our blog posts on how to get started in game design and learn more about this area of the industry. Here are a few places I recommend starting at: - www.cgspectrum.com/blog/what-is-game-design - www.cgspectrum.com/blog/skills-you-need-as-a-game-designer-troy-dunniway - www.cgspectrum.com/blog/what-is-game-development-how-to-start-your-career - www.cgspectrum.com/blog/getting-a-job-in-game-development-8-strategies If you're interested in learning with us, you can check out all our game design courses here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design Good luck on your journey and let us know if you have any more questions! :)
I am an author. I have a fantasy novel that would make a great video game. How do I find a game designer to pitch it to, or would there be someone else I'd need to approach first? Ive no idea how the process works. Any insight you can provide would be helpful.
Hello, I’m curious on how much strain does game design put on one’s hands? I’m a retired veteran and was injured during service and trying to transition into a new career that will not be rough on my injury. Any information will be helpful thanks.
Hi there! That's a great question. Firstly, sorry to hear about your injury. Game design is primarily computer-based and involves tasks like writing and problem-solving, and design tools, which are generally low-strain on the hands. Investing in ergonomic equipment (e.g., keyboards, mice, wrist supports) and taking regular breaks can help reduce strain on the hands. Conceptual roles like narrative design and creative direction, which emphasize ideas and communication over precision work, might be something to focus on. Game design is quite flexible, so you can tailor your role to fit your strengths-read up more on career paths in game design on our website here: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/game-development And if you're interested in learning game design down the road, we've got you :) www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design Feel free to reach out with any other questions and wishing you luck on your game design journey! 💫
Hi @gregoygan2077! You'll find the detailed course curriculum for our game design course here: curriculumwww.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design-course#curriculum
Hi George! For U.S. students, CG Spectrum has partnered with Hussian College which is accredited by the ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges) to offer nine specialized online film and game programs for U.S. based students. Visit the CG Spectrum & Hussian College website to explore programs, admission requirements, and to see if you qualify for financial aid: cgspectrum.hussiancollege.edu/ For international students: At this stage, CG Spectrum is not affiliated with other regionally accredited bodies outside of the United States, and does not offer AQF qualifications recognized by TEQSA or ASQA. However, CG Spectrum is a certified school through The Rookies, and ranked as one of the Top 50 Best Creative Media & Entertainment Art Schools in the World-out of more than 500 schools. The Rookies Certified Schools are independently reviewed and assessed by invite-only, ensuring only the very best schools are accepted and the accolade remains exclusive. The accolade identifies schools that offer the highest quality education, and are best suited to prepare students for a career in the creative industries. CG Spectrum is also an Unreal Authorized Training Center, Unreal Academic Partner, Toon Boom Authorized Training Center, and a Houdini Certified School. This gives you confidence that when you become a CG Spectrum student you're joining an award-winning school with a great reputation. CG Spectrum was also ranked #2 Online Art School by The Rookies, and listed in Creative Bloq’s Top 5 Best Animation Schools. Reach out to us any time with questions about admissions and courses at hello@cgspectrum.com
Hello! I am currently working on my own game and in the future want to be a content designer, I noticed this video was mostly on System and level design and was wondering if you had any tips or info on them. Thankyou! ( content design such as lore, npc, characters, backstory, and such.)
@@MaybeMillzI think going to college helps a lot for game designers and developers since the possibilities and also meeting someone who might help you get into the industry
See right now I am a international std at Japan reading Japanese language and since beginning I have entered Japan thinking I will study and work in a game designer industry but since months ago I am having double questions like AI will take over or is it worth it? Your answer will really help me
Hi there! We recently ran two events about AI in the creative industries and the in games specifically. You can check out the replays here! AI in the Creative Industries www.cgspectrum.com/events/ai-creative-industries-panel The Future of Games www.cgspectrum.com/events/future-of-games-ama Get in touch with us at hello@cgspectrum.com with any other questions! :)
Hi there! Check out all our game development courses here, including our Intro to Game Design course and our Game Design course: www.cgspectrum.com/game-development Drop us a line at hello@cgspectrum.com to chat with one of our Admissions team members to learn more about our game design courses! :)
Hi Jeff! We're an online school teaching game design. Check out our courses here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design Get in touch with our admissions team with any questions at hello@cgspectrum.com ☺
Hi there! The software used as a game designer can vary depending on what you're working on. We recommend you check out our handy Career Guide for Game Development, which will give you more context and information around what software is used, what to expect from a game design role, and how to prepare to get into the industry: www.cgspectrum.com/resources/game-dev-career-guide
Hi there! The general minimum age to be able to enroll in our industry certificate courses is 16. We require parent or guardian consent during the enrollment process for applicants under 18. Students under 16 will require a further assessment before they can officially enrol. This may include an interview with a course advisor and the creation of a study plan to ensure they have considered how they will manage a college-level workload. Hope this is helpful, and we hope to meet you soon! Say hi and send any questions to us at hello@cgspectrum.com ☺
Yes! We love to hear it! 🤩Here are a couple of blog posts with tips on how to get started in the game design industry that you might find helpful: www.cgspectrum.com/blog/get-first-job-in-film-games www.cgspectrum.com/blog/10-game-design-tips-to-accelerate-your-career When you're ready to start learning game design, check out our courses! Hope to meet you soon ☺www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design
Hi there! Here's a response from Troy: "Yes! knowing game design and UX are like peanut butter and jelly. Sometimes these are separate roles, or often game designers do the first pass of UX or the interface design as they are also defining the controls at thee same time. In mobile game design a game designer is usually much more involved in the UX design as well. If you think about it, what the game ultimately is inside (the game systems) will determine what it is outside (the UX), and often these both need to align and always both need to work closely together as if a game designer just dictates what the game is to a UX designer, the game is often too difficult to make for an easy interface, so the UX designer needs to constantly help , advise and test the game design in order to find solutions to make it easier to interface with. So, if you want to be a great UX designer, you need to understand game design, while great game designers need to understand UX as well." You can always get in touch with us at hello@cgspectrum.com if you have more questions or want to know more about our courses :)
So i wanted to say that i am now in 9th grade and after I finish college i want to join game development and i have played many games since i was a child and i have almost played all the good games and i have so much knowledge in games, so i wanted to ask that can my experience in games help me in game development career?
Of course! Having a knowledge (and passion!) for games is a solid foundation from which to start your game development career. It's fantastic that you already know what you're interested in :) Troy will be doing a free live AMA on game development event this week. Register here to attend live, or if you can't make it, get the replay emailed directly to you! Hope to see you there. www.cgspectrum.com/events/free-ama-session-game-month
Hi there! If you're interested in our game development courses, you can find more information about them here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-development The best way to get started is to email our Admissions team at hello@cgspectrum.com Hope to meet you soon! 🤩
Hi there! It really depends on what kind of game design role you have -- you might work as a game designer or you might break the role into separate roles, like level designer and systems designer. There's also a game programmer, who uses coding to develop the software to create video games. For a detailed look at what skills and softwares are normally needed for each role, check out our career pathways page here and check out the different roles: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/game-development If you'd like to know more, send us an email at hello@cgspectrum.com :)
Hi there! We just hosted a couple of events where our game design and game development mentors and our career coach spoke about careers in the game industry. You can check them out here! www.cgspectrum.com/events/free-ama-session-game-month www.cgspectrum.com/events/free-ama-session-game-dev-careers Feel free to get in touch with us at hello@cgspectrum.com with any other questions :)
Hi there! You've come to the right place 😎 We offer game design courses to get you career-ready. Check out our courses here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design You'll find our course fees on each course page. The Game Design Essentials program, for example, is here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design-essentials#study-options Reach out to our admissions team at hello@cgspectrum.com to get more information and find out what course is right for you :)
@@yancyjarquin4683 You'll find our course fees on each course page. For example, the fees for the Game Design Essentials program are on this page, under 'Pricing': www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design-essentials#study-options We have an 80% employment success rate. You can read more about our graduate successes and what studios they've gone on to work for here: www.cgspectrum.com/graduate-success Email our admissions team at hello@cgspectrum.com for more info. Hope to meet you soon ☺
Hi Keepitshort! Here are some tips from Troy: It's good for game designers to know basic to somewhat advanced math skills. There are a couple areas where math is primarily used as a designer: when scripting (using C#, Python, UnrealScript, Blueprints, etc.) you will use a lot of different type of math, calculations, etc. This is generally more geometry level, maybe some basic calculus or such to figure out how or where something is moving and to make some calculations based on this. The second area we use a lot more typically is with all of the stats. We often need to know how everything players use, or have, especially in an RPG, effect each other. There are also lots of stats and math around game economies and other areas to know. So it's important to have a solid foundation of math fundamentals and more if you wan to be a game designer.
I'm leaving the army in a few months and interested in attending uconn bfa in game design.. is a career in game design considered stable or is it more of a volatile field? Am I able to stay local in connecticut or will I constantly be on the move across the USA? And if I'm particularly interested in role playing games and the story telling design side is it even worth it to get a game design bachelors or should I go for something like creative writing/story telling
Hi AuronCloud_X! :) I have a few recommendations for you: - Read more about getting a game design career on our blog post here: www.cgspectrum.com/blog/how-to-become-a-video-game-designer - We have a recurring live event called "Discover Game Development" where you can ask Troy any questions you have -- like your questions above -- in our live Q&A. The event is free and you can keep an eye on our events page for our next event here: www.cgspectrum.com/events/ - You'll also find some of our past events like this one on how to build and sustain a thriving game career: www.cgspectrum.com/events/insider-tips-emerging-talent-video-games-career - All of the game design courses we offer are are listed here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design Don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@cgspectrum.com with other questions!
hey troy i'm working on a cool game idea with a friend but the only thing i realy can do a little bit is scripting can you help us with our game that will help us very much until then i will wait and have a nice day!
Hi there! We're a school that teaches film and game art, game development and more. If you're interested in studying to become a game designer, we've got you covered :) Check out our courses here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design
Hi Kedar Joshi! Check out this blog post covering the steps on how to start your career in game development: www.cgspectrum.com/blog/what-is-game-development-how-to-start-your-career
Hello sorry I’m replying to this video a year later but I’m very interested in game design but my major is computer science currently. Should I leave and go to a game design focused school like full sail university? Just switch my major to animation, or keep the major and like minor in graphics design or take graphic emphasized classes? Whatever advice you can give will be great thank you
Stick with Computer Science. Game designers get paid a lot less, have far less job opportunities and are generally only needed at larger studios. Comp Sci will not only let you get work in the games industry, but also have other opportunities with a very nice salary.
Hi AppleBloom21! Here's some advice from Troy: "Having a degree in computer science will help you be a much better game designer. You could even be a gameplay programmer if you want and bridge the gap between engineering and design easily. The CS degree is more flexible in the long term, but you need to decide what is best for you and what you enjoy. You could also finish your CS degree and then take the CG Spectrum Game Design course for a year and then do engineering or design and have more options long-term. Either way, if you enjoy programming you can stick with it. CG Spectrum also has a Game Programming course where you can learn the specifics of game programming, which is also super useful in game design." Here's a link to our Career Pathways page, which might be helpful for you to check out: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways You may also find Troy's video series (chock-full of useful information!) helpful in learning in detail what a game designer does. Check it out here: th-cam.com/play/PLwlTW6zhautj1LngreEjUldIVKfodIlVu.html As always, feel free to also get in touch with our Admissions team for any questions you might have about our courses, career opportunities that area available to our students, etc. You can reach them at hello@cgspectrum.com Good luck on your journey! 🙂
@@Cgspectrum wow thank you so much for the response!!! I’m definitely going to look into everything you just told me I appreciate it sooo much. Thank you again!!!!!
Hi there! Check out this event we ran on the topic of the Future of Games, where Troy and two other Game Development mentors from CG Spectrum offer their insights on AI in the Game Development industry: th-cam.com/video/hx1qKrIL6nw/w-d-xo.html
Es necesario saber dibujar?!... Lo que hace un gaming design es planificar la historia y o los niveles?!.. Is it necessary to know how to draw?!... What does a gaming design do is plan the story and or the levels?!.. I am from Argentina.. which place do you recommend me to study to have a good level?!..
Hi Alejandra! Please get in touch with our admissions team for more information about prerequisites, at hello@cgspectrum.com Check out our game development career pathways page for more tips and resources about how to get started in the industry: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/game-development And, we'd love for you to join us in our game development courses! Find out more here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-development
Look no further! Here's our full game design playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLwlTW6zhautj1LngreEjUldIVKfodIlVu.html And, if you're looking to dive deeper, check out our website for resources to explore game development career paths and different types of game jobs available: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/game-development
Why would a company hire programmers, artists, and environment artist when a game designer does everything? Does the game designer completes the game or program a working prototype to get a playable demo? If it’s playable then isn’t that everything? It seems the poor designer is overworked as a unicorn. I thought a game designer is much like a UI Designer one who designs the app and system but forward the product to be coded. So what is the percentage of completed coding the game designer is responsible for assuming it’s NOT 100% else there’s not a need for a programmer?
Hi! We asked Troy to weigh in on this: Most games are incredibly complicated to create and require a team both because each role is generally highly specialized and requires a high level of skill, but also a lot of time. Most generalists can do a few things well, but often cannot do everything great. So while a game designer can sit in the middle, their responsibility is about making a fun game, and NOT about creating art or coding. Most game designers write NO code (maybe they do some scripting or Blueprints), they do not model, texture or animate generally (maybe they manipulate finished models and greybox stuff), they can do UX but are not a 2D UI graphic designer, they can give ideas for what something looks (and more importantly functions like) but they are not concept artist. A game designer might make quests, and have story ideas, and work on some storytelling, but they are not writers who write the final stories and dialogs. So a game designer can be an uber specialist (maybe just does level design or even just quest design) who excels at 1 thing, or can be a super generalist and help with a lot of things... As game budgets, time, and team sizes grow, teams begin to need (and can afford) specialists who can make better games than most generalists can make and will have a few generalist designers and a few specialists on a team (some gams have hundreds of game designers on them btw). Also, the time it takes someone to become a truly skilled generalist is maybe 3-4x that of being a specialist in any one area, as all of these jobs can take a lifetime to truly master and are also often left/right brain (creative and technical) which not everyone can do well. Hope that helps!
The best story I can think about is Konami failed to make a deal for their game designer to continue their Silent Hill series. He quit and now the series is in limbo plus they lost the actor who would’ve played a character in the Silent Hill game.
Hi there! Game design is a fun, challenging, and very rewarding career -- how great that your son is interested! Please email our admissions team at hello@cgspectrum.com to find out more about what a career in games entails and what courses we offer. We've also got a couple of free events coming up this month that might be interesting for you or your son to attend, and don't miss the event replays from last month's games month! You can find all of them here: www.cgspectrum.com/events
Eyy bro I have lot of game ideas & I wish u could hire me to show u my skills then that's where you'll decided to give me a chance if u like my game ides❤😊
Hi KaybeeMaxx! Great ideas are crucial for game design -- so you're off to a good start for a career in game design! 😊 Here are a couple of blog posts with tips we've collected from our mentors on how to get started in the game design industry that you might find helpful: www.cgspectrum.com/blog/get-first-job-in-film-games www.cgspectrum.com/blog/10-game-design-tips-to-accelerate-your-career
Hi @@KaybeeMaxx ! It absolutely is :) Our classes are 100% online which means that you can study from anywhere! Here's a detailed breakdown for how our courses work: www.cgspectrum.com/how-it-works Get in touch with our Admissions team at hello@cgspectrum.com for more info about our courses and how they work! Hope to meet you soon ☺
Hi there! The general minimum age to be able to enroll in our industry certificate courses is 16. We require parent or guardian consent during the enrollment process for applicants under 18. Students under 16 will require a further assessment before they can officially enrol. This may include an interview with a course advisor and the creation of a study plan to ensure they have considered how they will manage a college-level workload. Hope this is helpful, and we hope to meet you soon! Say hi and send any questions to us at hello@cgspectrum.com ☺
Ever since I was a kid I wanted to develop or create a video game and I finally am able to go to college and learn all the things that will make that happen! TH-cam is unmatched when it comes to information
Go chase your dream! 🤩
2 main aspects: System design (running, jump, fight punch moving the player forward) Level Design: how to build the world and make it an interactive place ☺️🎮✨ Amazing info Troy!
Thanks Andrea! We hope you found this breakdown to be helpful. Are you working on any game design projects?
I’m still very doubtful about my career, but I think this is the one for me. Thank you for this video, it really helped!!
We're so glad to hear that! And we hope to see you very soon! 👾
As a beginner in the pc gaming world this was very helpful!! Thank you
Hi @ZayAstros! Welcome to the world of game design 🤩Really glad to hear this run-down was helpful for you!
So I’m a nurse and looking to get into game design because honestly I love gaming and the aspect of being able to help create one that people can enjoy brings excitement unlike I’ve ever had in my current field. Is it a difficult transition and is online schooling a good option for those of us who have full time jobs but flexibility when it comes to going to school? Thank you for the informative video!
Hi John! Like any major career transition, there will be challenges along the way and an adjustment period. Online schooling is a great option for people looking for a flexible learning schedule. All classes are 100% online so you can study from anywhere, and we match you with a mentor suitable for your time zone and schedule.
Feel free to get in touch with our admissions team for more info at hello@cgspectrum.com
You might also want to check out this very inspirational podcast episode featuring our head of 3D Animation, Mark Pullyblank, who started his career in film art a bit later in life, after switching from another industry:
th-cam.com/video/ejg6QhIrfBY/w-d-xo.html
Good luck, and hope to meet you soon 🤩
very helpful, thank you! I'm a product manager in fintech and see a lot of transferable skills and activities with the game designer role!
Definitely! When you're ready to switch over and want to drill down on game design, we'll be waiting 😎 Check out our game design courses here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design
Can't wait to meet you!
Hi, I am in second grade and I have some questions.
1. Why are lots of games scary?
2. How do you come up with character names?
3. Where do you get the songs for games?
Hi there! Thanks for watching our video and for your awesome questions. Here are some answers:
1. Why are lots of games scary?
Not all games are scary, but some are made to be spooky on purpose to make them more exciting. It’s like a roller coaster-some people enjoy a little thrill while knowing they’re safe. But if you prefer fun or relaxing games, there are lots of those too!
2. How do you come up with character names?
This is a great question. Sometimes you might try to think of names that match the character’s personality. So, for example, if the character is brave, you might give them a strong-sounding name. Their name choice is another opportunity, just like their clothes or the way they speak, that can add to or emphasize the character's personality. Sometimes you might also get inspired by books, movies, or even real people.
3. Where do you get the songs for games?
The music in games is often made by talented musicians who are hired to make specific music for that game. Some games might use songs that you can find online, which is either paid for or free, and the creators might have to make sure they have permission to use them. Music makes games extra special, don’t you think?
We hope this helps, and keep asking awesome questions! Let us know if you have any other questions about film or games and how they get made!
Just started classes for this
Full sail
Congratulations! Good luck on your game design journey, William!
Hope ur still learning, improving, and having a good time ✌️💯
@@Cgspectrum bro just leaked his name
What u doing now
your spectacles are really clean!!
Thanks, Fifty! Troy sees all😄
I'm an intermediate level UX/UI Designer, but always had a passion for gaming......I'm curious are there any hybrid ux/ui + Game design roles out there? Or has there been anyone that transitioned from UX/UI to game design?
just FYI I'm content with UX/UI and find it very interesting too, but there's always that lurking curiosity in the back of my mind about game design
Hi there! If you want to stay focused on UI/UX design, it can be super helpful to also learn a lot about game design if you want to design interfaces for games - especially mobile games which typically have a LOT more UI/UX needs. In games, we often need to tweak or adjust the game design in order to make the UI/UX design work or be more efficient. This is why many games suffer with bad interfaces because it really takes a combination of 4 different skills (game design, interface art, interface programming, and game UX) to really make great game interfaces. It's rare to find someone who can do all 4 well. The more you know about game design, the better your game interface job opportunities will improve. This might then open the door into more game design opportunities, especially in mobile games, as you improve in your game design skills. Hope this helps, and thanks for tuning in!
Very helpful, thank you.
I’m a digital artist, the idea of design or painting is eh but game design end dev is absolutely amazing. But what kind of bachelor’s should I do? I’m asking so that I can research the scholarships I can get into
Hi! For a game designer it's always helpful to study any of these things, depending on what your focus/strengths are: computer science, computer programming, software engineering, maths, especially for the more technical people who want to get into the programming/development side of things. For people more interested in storytelling for games or planning how to create content that will be relevant, enjoyable, and profitable, writing or narrative studies, psychology, media & entertainment are all useful.
At the end of the day, a variety of non-game related courses can help you depending on how you approach the studies and try to relate the content back to games!
Check out our career pathways resource for more info: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/game-development
@@Cgspectrum thank you so much for your time
@@giveupndie4559 You're welcome, and good luck! :)
To become a game designer what to study after 12th ?
Hi there! Check out Troy's video answering what kind of schooling is best for game designers: th-cam.com/video/Jndukv375AQ/w-d-xo.html
Good luck in your journey, and if you decide to study game design, you know where to find the best education (here with us)! 😎 www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-development
@@Cgspectrum thank you 👍
@@butterangel You're very welcome -- good luck with your your game design journey!
Thank you for that video and sharing your knowladge
Hi Masacar! Thanks for checking us out. Let us know if you have any questions and we'll try to answer them in a future video!
I'm an Italian girl who loves to draw and play video games, I would really like to join a development team to create characters and settings for example, but at the same time I'm afraid I won't be able to express my art. Anyway thanks it's a fantastic video and it helped me a lot thanks so much
We're so glad it helped. We'd love to see you here one day. ✨
@@Cgspectrum awww thank you so much but i think for italian is more difficult but i try my best
@@Hegmacha We have had plenty of Italian students come through our courses! 🤗 Send us an email at hello@cgspectrum.com to chat with our admissions team.
what if I want to be the person who builds the “lego” pieces for the level designers? any tips on how to become part of art team for game designers, for someone with an art background?
Hi Genn! Here are some tips from Troy: Learning how to be a level environment artist is really mostly about becoming a great hard surface modeler. Next, learning how to do advanced surfaces and texturing can also be important. Last, it's really about learning how to build things with modular pieces. Most environmental art modeling courses will teach you the basics of these 3 things. As for knowing how to better support a level designer, it can sometimes be semi-technical and know what the designer will need and how assets are produced, but this varies tremendously from project to project. But, for example, many open world and larger teams are using tools like Houdini to do advanced modeling and propagation, so if you are technically inclined, learning Houdini can be great, albeit it is VERY hard to learn and use.
I think I'm a game designer. I've not worked for an actual game company before, it's just me going solo for 5 years now and learning along the way. I've even got 5 games made.
How do I get an entry level game design job internationally? Any ideas?
Hi there! Some advice from our Game Design department: You have to evaluate your current skills and talk to some people and see what they think of your work. Just apply for some jobs and see if you can get someone to talk to you about how your skills might be a fit for them. If you get negative feedback or are lacking in an area, then work to learn some new things or build some new skills... but just go for it! Good luck!
@@Cgspectrum Thank you
Hey! Thank you so much for this introduction. I've got a couple questions if that's ok, How would I go about getting in to this role? Is there much work around?
Thank you if you do answer :) 😊
Hey Quokkamon1! You'll find out more about getting into a game design career on our blog post here: www.cgspectrum.com/blog/how-to-become-a-video-game-designer
We also have a live event tomorrow with Troy called "Discover Game Development" where you can ask Troy any questions you have -- like your questions above -- in our live Q&A! The event is free and you can register here: www.cgspectrum.com/events/discover-game-development
If you have additional questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@cgspectrum.com :) Happy game designing and hope to meet you soon!
@@Cgspectrum Thank you very much for your reply! I'll definitely be checking out your website!! 😁
It seems the most of the time I try to figure out how to import and export, so that it actually works in the engine...
what is the game being shown at 3:05 ?
Hey @ilikejapan the game shown at 3:05 is SEASON: A Letter to the Future.
Short video but important
what is the major needed to be a game designer and do i need to be good at drawing and know how to programme
Hi there! Generally, strong drawing skills are not required for our game development courses, but it's always encouraged to work on your fine art skills!
As for programming, our Essentials courses are introductory and meant for beginners. They are taught from the ground up so no experience with the required software is necessary. All of our intermediate Foundations courses and advanced Specialization courses require a prerequisite of some knowledge of the software used in the course.The prerequisites for each course are listed on the course page: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-development
If you have additional questions or want more details, get in touch with our Admissions team at hello@cgspectrum.com
You may also want to check out an AMA event we held last week with two of our Game Development department heads, where they answered a ton of questions about the industry: www.cgspectrum.com/events/free-ama-session-game-month
Good luck! ☺
I’d like to ask what game engine do you use to make the levels/ maps?
Check out this page we put together on what a level designer does, what software they use, etc: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/level-designer
I’m very interested in the concept of game design but I don’t know we’re to start…
Hi Danielle! You might want to check out a few of our blog posts on how to get started in game design and learn more about this area of the industry. Here are a few places I recommend starting at:
- www.cgspectrum.com/blog/what-is-game-design
- www.cgspectrum.com/blog/skills-you-need-as-a-game-designer-troy-dunniway
- www.cgspectrum.com/blog/what-is-game-development-how-to-start-your-career
- www.cgspectrum.com/blog/getting-a-job-in-game-development-8-strategies
If you're interested in learning with us, you can check out all our game design courses here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design
Good luck on your journey and let us know if you have any more questions! :)
I am an author. I have a fantasy novel that would make a great video game. How do I find a game designer to pitch it to, or would there be someone else I'd need to approach first? Ive no idea how the process works. Any insight you can provide would be helpful.
Hello, I’m curious on how much strain does game design put on one’s hands? I’m a retired veteran and was injured during service and trying to transition into a new career that will not be rough on my injury. Any information will be helpful thanks.
Hi there! That's a great question. Firstly, sorry to hear about your injury. Game design is primarily computer-based and involves tasks like writing and problem-solving, and design tools, which are generally low-strain on the hands. Investing in ergonomic equipment (e.g., keyboards, mice, wrist supports) and taking regular breaks can help reduce strain on the hands. Conceptual roles like narrative design and creative direction, which emphasize ideas and communication over precision work, might be something to focus on. Game design is quite flexible, so you can tailor your role to fit your strengths-read up more on career paths in game design on our website here: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/game-development
And if you're interested in learning game design down the road, we've got you :) www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design
Feel free to reach out with any other questions and wishing you luck on your game design journey! 💫
Do you have courses on system design psychology?
Hi @gregoygan2077! You'll find the detailed course curriculum for our game design course here: curriculumwww.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design-course#curriculum
Does cg spectrum certificates count as college credit?
Hi George!
For U.S. students, CG Spectrum has partnered with Hussian College which is accredited by the ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges) to offer nine specialized online film and game programs for U.S. based students. Visit the CG Spectrum & Hussian College website to explore programs, admission requirements, and to see if you qualify for financial aid: cgspectrum.hussiancollege.edu/
For international students: At this stage, CG Spectrum is not affiliated with other regionally accredited bodies outside of the United States, and does not offer AQF qualifications recognized by TEQSA or ASQA.
However, CG Spectrum is a certified school through The Rookies, and ranked as one of the Top 50 Best Creative Media & Entertainment Art Schools in the World-out of more than 500 schools.
The Rookies Certified Schools are independently reviewed and assessed by invite-only, ensuring only the very best schools are accepted and the accolade remains exclusive. The accolade identifies schools that offer the highest quality education, and are best suited to prepare students for a career in the creative industries.
CG Spectrum is also an Unreal Authorized Training Center, Unreal Academic Partner, Toon Boom Authorized Training Center, and a Houdini Certified School. This gives you confidence that when you become a CG Spectrum student you're joining an award-winning school with a great reputation.
CG Spectrum was also ranked #2 Online Art School by The Rookies, and listed in Creative Bloq’s Top 5 Best Animation Schools.
Reach out to us any time with questions about admissions and courses at hello@cgspectrum.com
Hello! I am currently working on my own game and in the future want to be a content designer, I noticed this video was mostly on System and level design and was wondering if you had any tips or info on them. Thankyou! ( content design such as lore, npc, characters, backstory, and such.)
Also, im planning to go to college for graphic design, is that a good idea to become a content designer?
@@MaybeMillzI think going to college helps a lot for game designers and developers since the possibilities and also meeting someone who might help you get into the industry
See right now I am a international std at Japan reading Japanese language and since beginning I have entered Japan thinking I will study and work in a game designer industry but since months ago I am having double questions like AI will take over or is it worth it?
Your answer will really help me
Hi there! We recently ran two events about AI in the creative industries and the in games specifically. You can check out the replays here!
AI in the Creative Industries
www.cgspectrum.com/events/ai-creative-industries-panel
The Future of Games
www.cgspectrum.com/events/future-of-games-ama
Get in touch with us at hello@cgspectrum.com with any other questions! :)
My Favorite Programming Languages are Scheme, C#, Java, Haxe, ActionScript, Lua, Clojure, Verse, Dart and F#
hey what course did you take in video game design
Hi there! Check out all our game development courses here, including our Intro to Game Design course and our Game Design course: www.cgspectrum.com/game-development
Drop us a line at hello@cgspectrum.com to chat with one of our Admissions team members to learn more about our game design courses! :)
what universities in US teach game design , more focused on system design (art design, story design etc) rather than programming.??Thanks
Hi Jeff! We're an online school teaching game design. Check out our courses here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design
Get in touch with our admissions team with any questions at hello@cgspectrum.com ☺
I need help what app do i need 🤔
Hi there! The software used as a game designer can vary depending on what you're working on. We recommend you check out our handy Career Guide for Game Development, which will give you more context and information around what software is used, what to expect from a game design role, and how to prepare to get into the industry: www.cgspectrum.com/resources/game-dev-career-guide
How old can u be to start a game designing course?
Hi there! The general minimum age to be able to enroll in our industry certificate courses is 16. We require parent or guardian consent during the enrollment process for applicants under 18. Students under 16 will require a further assessment before they can officially enrol. This may include an interview with a course advisor and the creation of a study plan to ensure they have considered how they will manage a college-level workload. Hope this is helpful, and we hope to meet you soon! Say hi and send any questions to us at hello@cgspectrum.com
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I want to become a video game designer after graduating from college!
Yes! We love to hear it! 🤩Here are a couple of blog posts with tips on how to get started in the game design industry that you might find helpful: www.cgspectrum.com/blog/get-first-job-in-film-games
www.cgspectrum.com/blog/10-game-design-tips-to-accelerate-your-career
When you're ready to start learning game design, check out our courses! Hope to meet you soon ☺www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design
Any courses to help with?
Hi there, our game design courses are listed here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design
Reach out to us at hello@cgspectrum.com with any questions!
Hi I want to be a video game designer and I really love to do ux and ui do both go together??
Hi there! Here's a response from Troy: "Yes! knowing game design and UX are like peanut butter and jelly. Sometimes these are separate roles, or often game designers do the first pass of UX or the interface design as they are also defining the controls at thee same time. In mobile game design a game designer is usually much more involved in the UX design as well. If you think about it, what the game ultimately is inside (the game systems) will determine what it is outside (the UX), and often these both need to align and always both need to work closely together as if a game designer just dictates what the game is to a UX designer, the game is often too difficult to make for an easy interface, so the UX designer needs to constantly help , advise and test the game design in order to find solutions to make it easier to interface with. So, if you want to be a great UX designer, you need to understand game design, while great game designers need to understand UX as well."
You can always get in touch with us at hello@cgspectrum.com if you have more questions or want to know more about our courses :)
So i wanted to say that i am now in 9th grade and after I finish college i want to join game development and i have played many games since i was a child and i have almost played all the good games and i have so much knowledge in games, so i wanted to ask that can my experience in games help me in game development career?
Of course! Having a knowledge (and passion!) for games is a solid foundation from which to start your game development career. It's fantastic that you already know what you're interested in :)
Troy will be doing a free live AMA on game development event this week. Register here to attend live, or if you can't make it, get the replay emailed directly to you! Hope to see you there. www.cgspectrum.com/events/free-ama-session-game-month
How can i take a course with you?
Hi there! If you're interested in our game development courses, you can find more information about them here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-development
The best way to get started is to email our Admissions team at hello@cgspectrum.com
Hope to meet you soon! 🤩
do a game designer write code or is that another role?
Hi there! It really depends on what kind of game design role you have -- you might work as a game designer or you might break the role into separate roles, like level designer and systems designer. There's also a game programmer, who uses coding to develop the software to create video games. For a detailed look at what skills and softwares are normally needed for each role, check out our career pathways page here and check out the different roles: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/game-development
If you'd like to know more, send us an email at hello@cgspectrum.com :)
is there a lot of job availaible ? i have the feeling it must be full
Hi there! We just hosted a couple of events where our game design and game development mentors and our career coach spoke about careers in the game industry. You can check them out here!
www.cgspectrum.com/events/free-ama-session-game-month
www.cgspectrum.com/events/free-ama-session-game-dev-careers
Feel free to get in touch with us at hello@cgspectrum.com with any other questions :)
Hey bro one question, I always wanted to do video game design , butt full sail is expensive, is there any other good option ??
Hi there! You've come to the right place 😎 We offer game design courses to get you career-ready. Check out our courses here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design
You'll find our course fees on each course page. The Game Design Essentials program, for example, is here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design-essentials#study-options
Reach out to our admissions team at hello@cgspectrum.com to get more information and find out what course is right for you :)
@@Cgspectrum so if I take your course by the end I can apply for game studios ? Where can I see the prices !?
@@yancyjarquin4683 You'll find our course fees on each course page. For example, the fees for the Game Design Essentials program are on this page, under 'Pricing': www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design-essentials#study-options
We have an 80% employment success rate. You can read more about our graduate successes and what studios they've gone on to work for here: www.cgspectrum.com/graduate-success
Email our admissions team at hello@cgspectrum.com for more info. Hope to meet you soon ☺
Is there a math needed to make 2d games and how much is need to know basis ? Also if there is a book let me know
Hi Keepitshort! Here are some tips from Troy: It's good for game designers to know basic to somewhat advanced math skills. There are a couple areas where math is primarily used as a designer: when scripting (using C#, Python, UnrealScript, Blueprints, etc.) you will use a lot of different type of math, calculations, etc. This is generally more geometry level, maybe some basic calculus or such to figure out how or where something is moving and to make some calculations based on this. The second area we use a lot more typically is with all of the stats. We often need to know how everything players use, or have, especially in an RPG, effect each other. There are also lots of stats and math around game economies and other areas to know. So it's important to have a solid foundation of math fundamentals and more if you wan to be a game designer.
@@Cgspectrum thank you for the reply really appreciate it also are there any books to further help me as in your recommendations ?
I'm leaving the army in a few months and interested in attending uconn bfa in game design.. is a career in game design considered stable or is it more of a volatile field? Am I able to stay local in connecticut or will I constantly be on the move across the USA? And if I'm particularly interested in role playing games and the story telling design side is it even worth it to get a game design bachelors or should I go for something like creative writing/story telling
Hi AuronCloud_X! :) I have a few recommendations for you:
- Read more about getting a game design career on our blog post here: www.cgspectrum.com/blog/how-to-become-a-video-game-designer
- We have a recurring live event called "Discover Game Development" where you can ask Troy any questions you have -- like your questions above -- in our live Q&A. The event is free and you can keep an eye on our events page for our next event here: www.cgspectrum.com/events/
- You'll also find some of our past events like this one on how to build and sustain a thriving game career: www.cgspectrum.com/events/insider-tips-emerging-talent-video-games-career
- All of the game design courses we offer are are listed here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design
Don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@cgspectrum.com with other questions!
hey troy i'm working on a cool game idea with a friend but the only thing i realy can do a little bit is scripting can you help us with our game that will help us very much until then i will wait and have a nice day!
Are you hiring?
Do i need college background?
Hi there! We're a school that teaches film and game art, game development and more. If you're interested in studying to become a game designer, we've got you covered :) Check out our courses here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-design
Interesting
Can a game designer with time time gaining experience and knowledge can become a game producer in future?
Hi Kedar Joshi! Check out this blog post covering the steps on how to start your career in game development: www.cgspectrum.com/blog/what-is-game-development-how-to-start-your-career
Hello sorry I’m replying to this video a year later but I’m very interested in game design but my major is computer science currently. Should I leave and go to a game design focused school like full sail university? Just switch my major to animation, or keep the major and like minor in graphics design or take graphic emphasized classes? Whatever advice you can give will be great thank you
Stick with Computer Science. Game designers get paid a lot less, have far less job opportunities and are generally only needed at larger studios. Comp Sci will not only let you get work in the games industry, but also have other opportunities with a very nice salary.
@@jimg2518 thank you I appreciate the advice I truly do
Hi AppleBloom21! Here's some advice from Troy: "Having a degree in computer science will help you be a much better game designer. You could even be a gameplay programmer if you want and bridge the gap between engineering and design easily. The CS degree is more flexible in the long term, but you need to decide what is best for you and what you enjoy. You could also finish your CS degree and then take the CG Spectrum Game Design course for a year and then do engineering or design and have more options long-term. Either way, if you enjoy programming you can stick with it. CG Spectrum also has a Game Programming course where you can learn the specifics of game programming, which is also super useful in game design."
Here's a link to our Career Pathways page, which might be helpful for you to check out: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways
You may also find Troy's video series (chock-full of useful information!) helpful in learning in detail what a game designer does. Check it out here: th-cam.com/play/PLwlTW6zhautj1LngreEjUldIVKfodIlVu.html
As always, feel free to also get in touch with our Admissions team for any questions you might have about our courses, career opportunities that area available to our students, etc. You can reach them at hello@cgspectrum.com
Good luck on your journey! 🙂
@@Cgspectrum wow thank you so much for the response!!! I’m definitely going to look into everything you just told me I appreciate it sooo much. Thank you again!!!!!
@@AppleBloom21 You're so welcome! :)
I like to become a game desinger, but my question is will Ai took off this job in future?
Hi there! Check out this event we ran on the topic of the Future of Games, where Troy and two other Game Development mentors from CG Spectrum offer their insights on AI in the Game Development industry: th-cam.com/video/hx1qKrIL6nw/w-d-xo.html
Es necesario saber dibujar?!...
Lo que hace un gaming design es planificar la historia y o los niveles?!..
Is it necessary to know how to draw?!...
What does a gaming design do is plan the story and or the levels?!..
I am from Argentina.. which place do you recommend me to study to have a good level?!..
Hi Alejandra! Please get in touch with our admissions team for more information about prerequisites, at hello@cgspectrum.com
Check out our game development career pathways page for more tips and resources about how to get started in the industry: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/game-development
And, we'd love for you to join us in our game development courses! Find out more here: www.cgspectrum.com/courses/game-development
I Love 3D Game Engines in PC
ive been wanting to learn about game design
Look no further! Here's our full game design playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLwlTW6zhautj1LngreEjUldIVKfodIlVu.html
And, if you're looking to dive deeper, check out our website for resources to explore game development career paths and different types of game jobs available: www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/game-development
Why would a company hire programmers, artists, and environment artist when a game designer does everything? Does the game designer completes the game or program a working prototype to get a playable demo? If it’s playable then isn’t that everything? It seems the poor designer is overworked as a unicorn. I thought a game designer is much like a UI Designer one who designs the app and system but forward the product to be coded. So what is the percentage of completed coding the game designer is responsible for assuming it’s NOT 100% else there’s not a need for a programmer?
Hi! We asked Troy to weigh in on this: Most games are incredibly complicated to create and require a team both because each role is generally highly specialized and requires a high level of skill, but also a lot of time. Most generalists can do a few things well, but often cannot do everything great. So while a game designer can sit in the middle, their responsibility is about making a fun game, and NOT about creating art or coding. Most game designers write NO code (maybe they do some scripting or Blueprints), they do not model, texture or animate generally (maybe they manipulate finished models and greybox stuff), they can do UX but are not a 2D UI graphic designer, they can give ideas for what something looks (and more importantly functions like) but they are not concept artist. A game designer might make quests, and have story ideas, and work on some storytelling, but they are not writers who write the final stories and dialogs. So a game designer can be an uber specialist (maybe just does level design or even just quest design) who excels at 1 thing, or can be a super generalist and help with a lot of things... As game budgets, time, and team sizes grow, teams begin to need (and can afford) specialists who can make better games than most generalists can make and will have a few generalist designers and a few specialists on a team (some gams have hundreds of game designers on them btw). Also, the time it takes someone to become a truly skilled generalist is maybe 3-4x that of being a specialist in any one area, as all of these jobs can take a lifetime to truly master and are also often left/right brain (creative and technical) which not everyone can do well. Hope that helps!
The best story I can think about is Konami failed to make a deal for their game designer to continue their Silent Hill series. He quit and now the series is in limbo plus they lost the actor who would’ve played a character in the Silent Hill game.
Please get a hold of me my son like to be a game designer can you help me to put him on the right path.
Hi there! Game design is a fun, challenging, and very rewarding career -- how great that your son is interested! Please email our admissions team at hello@cgspectrum.com to find out more about what a career in games entails and what courses we offer.
We've also got a couple of free events coming up this month that might be interesting for you or your son to attend, and don't miss the event replays from last month's games month! You can find all of them here: www.cgspectrum.com/events
Eyy bro I have lot of game ideas & I wish u could hire me to show u my skills then that's where you'll decided to give me a chance if u like my game ides❤😊
Hi KaybeeMaxx! Great ideas are crucial for game design -- so you're off to a good start for a career in game design! 😊 Here are a couple of blog posts with tips we've collected from our mentors on how to get started in the game design industry that you might find helpful: www.cgspectrum.com/blog/get-first-job-in-film-games
www.cgspectrum.com/blog/10-game-design-tips-to-accelerate-your-career
@@Cgspectrum is possible for me to join if I'm from South Africa 🇿🇦?
Hi @@KaybeeMaxx ! It absolutely is :) Our classes are 100% online which means that you can study from anywhere! Here's a detailed breakdown for how our courses work: www.cgspectrum.com/how-it-works
Get in touch with our Admissions team at hello@cgspectrum.com for more info about our courses and how they work! Hope to meet you soon ☺
Wanna know what a Game Designer does? Go to school. Simple as that. Stop listening to here say and Just Do It.
import pygame
import sys
import random
# Constants
WIDTH, HEIGHT = 800, 600
PLAYER_SIZE = 50
ENEMY_SIZE = 30
BULLET_SIZE = 5
WHITE = (255, 255, 255)
BLACK = (0, 0, 0)
RED = (255, 0, 0)
# Initialize Pygame
pygame.init()
screen = pygame.display.set_mode((WIDTH, HEIGHT))
clock = pygame.time.Clock()
# Player
player_x = WIDTH // 2
player_y = HEIGHT - PLAYER_SIZE
player_speed = 5
# Bullets
bullets = []
bullet_speed = 7
# Enemies
enemies = []
enemy_speed = 3
enemy_spawn_rate = 30
enemy_spawn_counter = 0
def spawn_enemy():
x = random.randint(0, WIDTH - ENEMY_SIZE)
y = random.randint(-HEIGHT, 0)
enemies.append([x, y])
# Main game loop
while True:
screen.fill(WHITE)
for event in pygame.event.get():
if event.type == pygame.QUIT:
pygame.quit()
sys.exit()
keys = pygame.key.get_pressed()
if keys[pygame.K_LEFT] and player_x > 0:
player_x -= player_speed
if keys[pygame.K_RIGHT] and player_x < WIDTH - PLAYER_SIZE:
player_x += player_speed
if keys[pygame.K_SPACE]:
bullets.append([player_x + PLAYER_SIZE // 2, player_y])
# Spawn enemies
enemy_spawn_counter += 1
if enemy_spawn_counter == enemy_spawn_rate:
spawn_enemy()
enemy_spawn_counter = 0
# Update and draw bullets
for bullet in bullets:
bullet[1] -= bullet_speed
pygame.draw.rect(screen, BLACK, (bullet[0], bullet[1], BULLET_SIZE, BULLET_SIZE))
# Update and draw enemies
for enemy in enemies:
enemy[1] += enemy_speed
pygame.draw.rect(screen, RED, (enemy[0], enemy[1], ENEMY_SIZE, ENEMY_SIZE))
# Check for bullet-enemy collisions
for bullet in bullets[:]:
for enemy in enemies[:]:
if (bullet[0] >= enemy[0] and bullet[0] = enemy[1] and bullet[1] enemy[0] and player_y < enemy[1] + ENEMY_SIZE and player_y + PLAYER_SIZE > enemy[1]):
pygame.quit()
sys.exit()
pygame.draw.rect(screen, BLACK, (player_x, player_y, PLAYER_SIZE, PLAYER_SIZE))
pygame.display.flip()
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