Makes Gaming A Career

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Now let’s go and take a look at something that statistics say, well, over 90% of you enjoy spending time doing, video games. Suzie is studying at the Hillier College of Architecture and Design, and we can’t wait to hear about how she has been able to turn her designs into games. Suzie, ready, player one, you’re up.

– Hi everyone. It’s a beautiful day here in Newark, New Jersey. I found myself at NJIT after following my childhood best friend. We grew up together on our computers and playing video games. I knew NJIT would help me combine my passions of art and technology into a digital design career. Becoming a digital designer at NJIT has exposed me to a world I never thought imaginable. Now, through user experience design, I explore process making, storytelling, world-building and more. NJIT has tested and challenged my creativity to problem solve while working across disciplines. Between the Ying Wu College of Computing and the Hillier College of Architecture and Design, I took part in projects from app design to 3D modeling, to AR VR and game design. I connected with amazing people inside and outside of the studio, where we collaborate to make our ideas come to life. My favorite project is my virtual reality experience. No farms, no food to highlight sustainable agriculture. I’ve received hands-on experience in labs for motion capture, research, animation, and mixed realities while working alongside great professors. Being a resident assistant showed me the importance of community and the efforts NJIT puts into creating them to help their students succeed. With extracurriculars like SIGGRAPH and e-sports, you’ll always feel at home. NJIT’s investment in value has made it the number one game design school in New Jersey. That’s all possible with amazing programs filled with great professors. With so many options, there’s always an opportunity around the corner to level up. A college education is more than learning skills for a job. It’s the interactions, experiences, and connections you make throughout to become the best version of yourself personally and professionally, just like a game, which you learn all about here at NJIT. Back to you, Alex.

– Suzie, that looked like a lot of fun, and there’s a tremendous amount of work that goes into that fun. And it’s great that you can collaborate with fellow designers and programmers to bring your vision to life right here at NJIT. Keep me in mind when you need a beta tester for your next game. Take care of Suzie.