AboutAlexander Hodgkiss Expertise I can answer questions in all parts of game design including creating game mechanics, game elements to keep track of, setting up an asset pipeline, and constructing a design document to plan and map out your game. I've worked on several games in various platforms on design, producing, programming, art, and audio to better understand each element and best design and plan out a game from start to finish.
Experience I've worked on the design process for several games of varying genres including racing, action, RPG, sports, and RTS. I've written over half a dozen Game Design Documents with some award-winning documents. Along the way I have taken part in the production phase as well to understand programming and 3D modeling.
Organizations OSITY Media Group, JHT
Publications Gamasutra
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media, specialization in Interactive Systems
some coursework in Serious Games development
internships with 2 game studios.
Awards and Honors Red Bull BUILD winner
Past/Present Clients Red Bull, University of Central Florida, CREATE lab, big IDEEAs lab, Games for Health
Expert: Alexander Hodgkiss Date: 7/16/2008 Subject: Graphic Design Major
Question Hey Alex. I'm about to be a senior in high school and I've had this question for a long time. If I major in Graphic Design,will I be able to have a career in Game Design? This may be a stupid question but humor me please.
Answer Howdie Omatayo,
This is really an open question. By definition, Graphic Design is print work, like graphics for flyers, magazines, cards, etc. So if that's your focus, then you probably wouldn't be one to do games since for video games it's all about interactive media.
Now, you could still do games. I've known plenty of Graphic Designers who are in the game industry now. The work they do tends to be background graphics, 2D environmental art, texturing, and more than anything, GUI design. So it's definitely still a good possibility you can do work in games.
I'd recommend doing a Google search for the 2008 Fall Game Career Guide. It just recently came out a few weeks ago, and for a change it's free. In there you will find a lot more details about graphics-related fields in the industry.
Hope this helps, and good luck in your last year in high school. Take care.
