How to get into game design?

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2 comments, last by HappyCoder 3 years ago

So, I am a senior in high school and am being asked by everyone and their dog what my plans for my future is. Which I promptly respond with an awkward smile and a "I don't really know." My passion is game design/development and I have been taking high school classes on the topic. I have never had so much fun in a class (even though teacher gives us 2 weeks to make each game and that sucks for me as I am too ambitious for that time frame.) So, my question is; what are good colleges/trade schools/etc that can help me perfect this skill? Or better yet, what would help me get hired?

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AngusDalemon said:
what are good colleges/trade schools/etc

Colleges with game programs are easy to find with a Google search. Do not go to a trade school. You need a 4-year degree.

AngusDalemon said:
Or better yet, what would help me get hired?

A degree and a portfolio. Read some of the articles I wrote at https://sloperama.com/advice/

-- Tom Sloper -- sloperama.com

One of my favorite game design youtubers just posted a great video about this a week ago

My current game project Platform RPG

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