Everything you need to know before studying video game design

Those of us who have a great passion for video games at some point in our lives have considered developing one, and this dream can now come true thanks to IT'S NE (University School of Design, Innovation and Technology), since they have a University Degree in Video Game Design, with which they give you the opportunity to enter an industry that is booming, and also be able to become videogame developer.

What does it take to be a video game designer?

You will acquire most of the qualities to become a video game design professional as you train at school and you will also polish them during internships in companies. But there are certain skills that you must have beforehand if your goal is to study video game design:

Constancy. This term is applicable to all jobs, but without a doubt being a video game designer requires greater perseverance than in any other job, since this job requires a lot of dedication.
Imagination and creativity. A fundamental part when developing video games, since there are more of them every day, so you must use your imagination and creativity to create new ideas.
Teamwork. This part is the most relevant, since the creation of a video game involves many people with whom you will have to work side by side, therefore, knowing how to work as a team is extremely important.

Why study video game design?

Studying this specialty can open many doors to the professional world, since this sector is currently booming. Furthermore, this is a very complete career, since it encompasses the entire process of creating a video game from the main idea to its execution.

To make video games, different stages go through: the idea, the design, the sound, the creation of the characters and the world, etc. Therefore, a person who studies design will be able to participate in any of these stages, so he will be a versatile person, and companies love this.

Another point in favor of studying this career is that video game designers have a good salary, which varies depending on whether you are a beginner, junior or senior:

Beginner: $4.625/month
Junior: $5.300/month
Senior: $7.800/month.

In addition to all this, you will have enough knowledge to create your own video games without anyone's help.

Is studying a degree in Video Game Design at ESNE a good option?

The University School of Design, Innovation and Technology is one of the schools with the greatest reputation nationwide. And, ESNE was the first center where studying Video Game Design and Development became a University Degree, which makes them leaders in the sector. Likewise, in this school you will be able to work alongside the best designers in this industry.

In addition, ESNE has one of the best agreements, since by studying at this school you will be able to have access to internships with companies such as Sony, Lenovo, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, among other large companies in the sector. Therefore, studying video game design at ESNE opens up countless opportunities in the world of work.