© UNT in partnership with TEA1 7 th Grade Career Exploration Module Career Focus: Video Game Programmer Occupation

What they do 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 © UNT in partnership with TEA2

Knowledge Knowledge of computers Knowledge of software programming Knowledge of different computer operating platforms © UNT in partnership with TEA3

Skills Communication Good writing skills Good management skills © UNT in partnership with TEA4

Tools they use Computers Middleware to connect software components Object development software like C++ © UNT in partnership with TEA5

Working conditions Work in an office Work 40 hours per week Work at home © UNT in partnership with TEA6

Training required Degree in computer science On the job experience Training in video game development © UNT in partnership with TEA7

They work for Themselves as independent contractors Large companies Small independent companies © UNT in partnership with TEA8

Income 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. © UNT in partnership with TEA9