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As a graduate in International Game Architecture and Design (variations 3D Visual Art, Programming, Design and Production) you will be equipped to enter a variety of programmer, design and visual artist related careers. In addition to the regular positions within the (console-based) games industry there are opportunities in the field of downloadable games, webgames and mobile and wireless games.
As a graduate in International Game Architecture and Design (variation Indie Game Development) you will be equipped to enter positions such as designer, producer, project manager or account manager.
You will also be qualified to take up a position within the broader field of ICT.
Career examples
Alternative careers for programmers
- Companies involved in Virtual Reality
- Companies which visualise data and have a need for creative technicians
- Simulations (such as driving simulations)
- Companies developing products for medical applications
- Development of user interfaces
Alternative opportunities for visual artists
- Agencies that specialise in visualisation, such as architecture
- Animation studios
- Graphic design for film and television productions
- Design for advertising agencies
Alternative opportunities for Design & Production
- Game journalism
- Game criticism
- Positions in interactive / branching narration writing
- Production roles in any digital media industry
Alternative opportunities for Indie Game Development
- Producer of web and mobile episodes
- Producer of alternate reality games
- Producer of casual games
- Producer of augmented reality
- Special effects animator/programmer for film, TV and advertising
Portfolio market
The games industry has an urgent need for high-quality specialists. When you enter the labour market, you will see that employers are not so much interested in degrees, but in demonstrable results.
When applying for a job, you could be selected on the basis of the portfolio which you will compile in your fourth academic year.
Many graduates start at the bottom of the career ladder in assistant's positions. During their careers, they work their way up to higher positions, such as lead designer, lead programmer, art director or producer, to name a few.
