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A look at this Gaming Cash Cow
The Bureau of Labor predicts that the growth of software publishing, of which video game design is a part, will expand by 67.9% between 2002 and 2012. This is the fastest growing industry across all sectors. Revenue from computer games now exceeds that from the Hollywood box office. Competition for market share is cutthroat and the consumer demands ever more complexity and lifelike graphics and animation.
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In 2002 256,000 people were employed in software publishing. Software and hardware have now become commodities, few homes do not possess at least one computer, and their use in business and industry is close to saturation. Convergent technology has blurred the boundaries between sectors, so opportunities for a video game designer now exist not just for PCs, but also within mobile telephony. Clearly, there is immense opportunity if you have been trained at college for video game design. |
Because Video Game Design is a relatively new, but flourishing occupation, the Bureau of Labor does not have exact salary figures. According to an article in their publication, The Occupational Outlook Handbook' surveys of placement agencies found that the average salary was between $35,000 and $75,000. Clearly, salary will depend in part on your reputation within the field.
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| The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division offers a very strong program in Game Art & Design. The great thing is that you can get a degree from home through the Internet. With average class sizes of 12 to 15 students, you won't get lost in the crowd. |
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