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Get a Job in the Video Game Industry
Introduction
What you'll discover (2:22)
Introducing your teacher (2:33)
Voluntary, anonymous Entry Survey
How it works
How the industry works - it isn't very stable (7:35)
What kinds of jobs are available in larger studios? (3:40)
What about jobs NOT in larger studios? (3:40)
What kind of employees do they want? (2:49)
Employers want results, not intentions
No room for perfectionism in the job (2:14)
So what do I need? (3:37)
What doesn't matter (3:23)
Links to important YouTube videos
Is this really for you? (2:37)
Learning the skills
Exercise: Assets and Needs
Prepare Intelligently (from GameCareerGuide)
Learning programming on your own (4:48)
Learning art on your own (3:20)
Learning game design on your own (2:12)
Colleges and universities (3:45)
Distance education can be a trap (4:18)
Differences in game curricula
Choosing a school (1:34)
Getting a Job
Your demo "reel"/portfolio (2:46)
Your ideal company? (3:15)
Exercise - Research Companies
Making contacts (3:44)
Resumes
Work for Free? (2:11)
Working a related job (2:16)
Conclusion, and further resources (2:43)
Exit survey
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