7th Grade Career Exploration Module
Career Focus:
Video Game Programmer
Occupation
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What they do
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Plan and write video games
Find the most efficient way to write video games
Work with a team of people to design and
implement video games
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Knowledge
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Knowledge of computers
Knowledge of software programming
Knowledge of different computer operating
platforms
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Skills
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Communication
Good writing skills
Good management skills
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Tools they use
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Computers
Middleware to connect software components
Object development software like C++
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Working conditions
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Work in an office
Work 40 hours per week
Work at home
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Training required
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Degree in computer science
On the job experience
Training in video game development
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They work for
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Themselves as independent contractors
Large companies
Small independent companies
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Income
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The average income for a Video Game Programmer
is between $54,600 and $80,300 per year.
The top 10% earn more than $105,700.
The Video Game Programmer’s job security varies
with the video game industry’s needs.
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