Sunday, February 26, 2012

How important is a degree in the video game industry?

I want to get into the video game industry, but I'm not sure if college is necessary. Based on research I have the impression that indie game designers basically just broke into the business on their own and eventually became very successful. Is this true or do I really need a degree?How important is a degree in the video game industry?If you have good game idea, the skills need to implement the games and can do most of the work yourself or you can describe the game in enough detail and can afford to hire people to do the work you can not do then you don't need a degree.



If you can demonstrate the skills need, usually with sample of your work; at one time, they would hire you without a degree. Since game design has become more of a collaboration, I believe that companies are looking more for people with specific skills and knowledge which can not be easily demonstrated.



The problem you run into is getting your foot in the door. When there are large numbers of people with similar qualifications, how do you stand out. A degree is one such way.
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