GAMING INDUSTRY

CREATIVITY IN THER GAMING INDUSTRY MAKES IT A FASCINATING CARRER OPTION NOW A DAYS

India has emerged as an important destination for the game development today. According to swathi Salunkhe , a carrer counscellor, "Natural apssion, even though very important , is only one aspect that makes a good gaming professional.Being a perfectionist is a highly- sought quality.Fianlly , having a go- getter attitude to do the best and come out with a killer title is what realiiy works".

SKILLS REQUIRED

*Strong interset in video games
*Good communication skills
*Good knowledge of software
*Meticulous and attentive to detail
*Ability to follow instruction
*Ingenutiy and innovation

Experts say companies do not look for a paritcular degree when recruiting those interseted are tested in logical thinking, drawing and IQ.

PROS AND CONS

The positives of being in this industry:
*It's a highly creative field
*It's open to people from various educational back-grounds,having originality
*It's good pay for the young

RENUMARATION:-

Interns in the game development team are paid between Rs 5,000 and Rs 8,000 per month.A fresher programer/designer can earn between Rs1,20,000-Rs1,80,000 per year.This can increase to Rs 3-6 lakh a year depending upon experience and the company .Across the industry,programmers and conceptualizatisers can start between Rs12,000 and Rs 15,000 per month.Graphic artists can hope to earn around Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,000 per month

SCOPE FOR GROWTH

One can start working as part of a game development team.With experince one can become a senior game developer.Those with over five years of experince as a team leader become associate producers.After 10 years , one can become a producer and hold a key role in agame development organization.

(source :www.bangloremiror.com)