What better way to help students learn than by using a topic they love! This opportunity is now available at VMHS by playing and making their own video games. Students are immediately attracted and engaged with video games. Video games are the fastest growing segment of the entertainment market. Whether it's creating lifelike landscapes, designing levels and stories, or writing the coding that brings everything together, VMHS has computer programming and game design courses to prepare students for college or to enter the gaming industry.
So what does this mean for you?
These programs provide opportunities to enter the video entertainment industry. Video game popularity and complexity are exploding and so are the opportunities at game companies and design/art studios.
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Colleges and future employers are looking for qualified people with problem solving skills. There are so many bugs and potential problems when designing a game. This ranges from collision event to making things look convincing. Finally, they are looking for people that know and can use a variety of gaming and art software. Teachers and employers want someone who knows good level design vs poor level design. (Be creative!)
Video game design and development are the fastest-growing segments of the entertainment market, surpassing movie box-office revenues. The video game industry alone is a $20 billion industry employing over 250,000 people (directly or indirectly). Within the next 4 years, the industry is expected to increase by 50% to $40 billion and expand employment by 75%. There is great need for programmers, artists, music composers and animators; also, there will be a great need for creative, talented, and educated individuals. Future opportunities are unlimited in this growing and fast-paced profession.
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So what does this mean for you?
These programs provide opportunities to enter the video entertainment industry. Video game popularity and complexity are exploding and so are the opportunities at game companies and design/art studios.
.
Colleges and future employers are looking for qualified people with problem solving skills. There are so many bugs and potential problems when designing a game. This ranges from collision event to making things look convincing. Finally, they are looking for people that know and can use a variety of gaming and art software. Teachers and employers want someone who knows good level design vs poor level design. (Be creative!)
Video game design and development are the fastest-growing segments of the entertainment market, surpassing movie box-office revenues. The video game industry alone is a $20 billion industry employing over 250,000 people (directly or indirectly). Within the next 4 years, the industry is expected to increase by 50% to $40 billion and expand employment by 75%. There is great need for programmers, artists, music composers and animators; also, there will be a great need for creative, talented, and educated individuals. Future opportunities are unlimited in this growing and fast-paced profession.
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