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 ===Demand for Game Programmers===
-With gaming being one of the top 3 forms of entertainment in the US, the job opportunity for students earning a [http://www.rasmussen.edu/online/game-design-bachelors.asp game design degree] continues to grow. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects an increase of 14% for multimedia jobs by the year 2018 <ref name="Bureau of Labor Statistics">{{cite news|title=Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010 – 2011|date=2009-12-17|url=http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm|accessdate=2010-04-22}}</ref>. <br>
+With gaming being one of the top 3 forms of entertainment in the US, the job opportunity for students earning a [http://www.rasmussen.edu/online/game-design-bachelors.asp game design degree] continues to grow. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects an increase of 14% for multimedia jobs by the year 2018 <ref name="BLS">{{cite web|title=Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010 – 2011|date=2009-12-17|url=http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm|accessdate=2010-04-22}}</ref>. <br>
-Additionally, this field generally boasts high salaries and offers a fun, flexible and creative environment in which to work. On average, game programmers can earn around $61,403 annually<ref name="Bureau of Labor Statistics">{{cite news|title=2001 Game Development Salary Survey, Olsen and Zinner|date=2001-07-15|url=http://www.gamasutra.com/features/20010715/olsen_01.shtml|accessdate=2010-04-22}}</ref>. After 6 or more years of experience salaries are expected to increase significantly.<br>
+Additionally, this field generally boasts high salaries and offers a fun, flexible and creative environment in which to work. On average, game programmers can earn around $61,403 annually<ref name="Gamasutra">{{cite web|title=2001 Game Development Salary Survey, Olsen and Zinner|date=2001-07-15|url=http://www.gamasutra.com/features/20010715/olsen_01.shtml|accessdate=2010-04-22}}</ref>. After 6 or more years of experience salaries are expected to increase significantly.<br>
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	With gaming being one of the top 3 forms of entertainment in the US, the job opportunity for students earning a [http://www.rasmussen.edu/online/game-design-bachelors.asp game design degree] continues to grow. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects an increase of 14% for multimedia jobs by the year 2018 <ref name="Bureau of Labor Statistics">{{cite news\|title=Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010 – 2011\|date=2009-12-17\|url=http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm\|accessdate=2010-04-22}}</ref>. <br>		With gaming being one of the top 3 forms of entertainment in the US, the job opportunity for students earning a [http://www.rasmussen.edu/online/game-design-bachelors.asp game design degree] continues to grow. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects an increase of 14% for multimedia jobs by the year 2018 <ref name="Bureau of Labor Statistics">{{cite news\|title=Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010 – 2011\|date=2009-12-17\|url=http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm\|accessdate=2010-04-22}}</ref>. <br>

−	Additionally, this field generally boasts high salaries and offers a fun, flexible and creative environment in which to work. On average, game programmers can earn around $61,403 annually<ref name="Bureau of Labor Statistics">{{cite news\|title=~~Bureau of Labor Statistics~~, ~~Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010 – 2011~~\|date=~~2009~~-12-17\|url=http://www.~~bls~~.~~gov~~/~~oco~~/~~ocos092~~.~~htm~~\|accessdate=2010-04-22}}</ref>. After 6 or more years of experience salaries are expected to increase significantly.<br>	+	Additionally, this field generally boasts high salaries and offers a fun, flexible and creative environment in which to work. On average, game programmers can earn around $61,403 annually<ref name="Bureau of Labor Statistics">{{cite news\|title=2001 Game Development Salary Survey, Olsen and Zinner\|date=2001-07-15\|url=http://www.gamasutra.com/features/20010715/olsen_01.shtml\|accessdate=2010-04-22}}</ref>. After 6 or more years of experience salaries are expected to increase significantly.<br>

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	With gaming being one of the top 3 forms of entertainment in the US, the job opportunity for students earning a [http://www.rasmussen.edu/online/game-design-bachelors.asp game design degree] continues to grow. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects an increase of 14% for multimedia jobs by the year 2018 <ref name="Bureau of Labor Statistics">{{cite news\|title=Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010 – 2011\|date=2009-12-17\|url=http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm\|accessdate=2010-04-22}}</ref>. <br>		With gaming being one of the top 3 forms of entertainment in the US, the job opportunity for students earning a [http://www.rasmussen.edu/online/game-design-bachelors.asp game design degree] continues to grow. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects an increase of 14% for multimedia jobs by the year 2018 <ref name="Bureau of Labor Statistics">{{cite news\|title=Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010 – 2011\|date=2009-12-17\|url=http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm\|accessdate=2010-04-22}}</ref>. <br>

−	Additionally, this field generally boasts high salaries and offers a fun, flexible and creative environment in which to work. On average, game programmers can earn around $61,403 annually. After 6 or more years of experience salaries are expected to increase significantly.<br>	+	Additionally, this field generally boasts high salaries and offers a fun, flexible and creative environment in which to work. On average, game programmers can earn around $61,403 annually<ref name="Bureau of Labor Statistics">{{cite news\|title=Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010 – 2011\|date=2009-12-17\|url=http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm\|accessdate=2010-04-22}}</ref>. After 6 or more years of experience salaries are expected to increase significantly.<br>

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−	'''Rasmussen College''' is a premier provider of educational experiences, dedicated to the growth and development of its students, employees, and the communities it serves. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Rasmussen College offers Bachelor’s and Associate’s degrees in fields with the greatest occupation opportunities to more than 15,000 students both online and through its network of 21 campuses. It is located in [[Directory:Florida, Florida\|Florida]], [[Directory:Minnesota, Minnesota\|Minnesota]], [[Directory:Illinois, Illinois\|Illinois]], [[Directory:Wisconsin, Wisconsin\|Wisconsin]] and [[Directory:North Dakota, North Dakota\|North Dakota]].	+	'''Rasmussen College''' is a premier provider of educational experiences, dedicated to the growth and development of its students, employees, and the communities it serves. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Rasmussen College offers Bachelor’s and Associate’s degrees in fields with the greatest occupation opportunities to more than 15,000 students both online and through its network of 21 campuses. It has campuses located in [[Directory:Florida, Florida\|Florida]], [[Directory:Minnesota, Minnesota\|Minnesota]], [[Directory:Illinois, Illinois\|Illinois]], [[Directory:Wisconsin, Wisconsin\|Wisconsin]] and [[Directory:North Dakota, North Dakota\|North Dakota]].
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-'''Rasmussen College''' is a premier provider of educational experiences, dedicated to the growth and development of its students, employees, and the communities it serves. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Rasmussen College offers Bachelor’s and Associate’s degrees in fields with the greatest occupation opportunities to more than 15,000 students both online and through its network of 21 campuses. It is located in:
+'''Rasmussen College''' is a premier provider of educational experiences, dedicated to the growth and development of its students, employees, and the communities it serves. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Rasmussen College offers Bachelor’s and Associate’s degrees in fields with the greatest occupation opportunities to more than 15,000 students both online and through its network of 21 campuses. It is located in [[Directory:Florida, Florida|Florida]], [[Directory:Minnesota, Minnesota|Minnesota]], [[Directory:Illinois, Illinois|Illinois]], [[Directory:Wisconsin, Wisconsin|Wisconsin]] and [[Directory:North Dakota, North Dakota|North Dakota]].
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 Game designers are the brains behind the video games we all play. Lead designers guide the development of the game by conceptualizing the game's look, feel and play characteristics. Other game designers will work on specific elements like sections of multilevel games or story boards. Here are a few possible careers a graduate with a game design degree might pursue:
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-'''Game Programmer''' – Write and develop code for video game software. Understand functionality and how to increase playability to create a seamless experience across the game.
+'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_programmer Game Programmer]''' – Write and develop code for video game software. Understand functionality and how to increase playability to create a seamless experience across the game.
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 '''Graphic Programmer''' - Design environments and characters within simulations and games to achieve a particular look or style. Work with the newest graphic design software. Work toward creating smooth animation playback.
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-'''Level Designer''' - Create the difficult challenges for game players to overcome in order to beat a game. Write and develop code to address different game scenarios (such as multiplayer mode). Work with 3D and 2D commercial design programs to build level editors that can handle complex game play.
+'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Level_design Level Designer]''' - Create the difficult challenges for game players to overcome in order to beat a game. Write and develop code to address different game scenarios (such as multiplayer mode). Work with 3D and 2D commercial design programs to build level editors that can handle complex game play.
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-'''Playability, Usability and Beta Tester''' - Test early versions of simulations and games to ensure that they are meeting goals and standards. Make recommendations for improvements. Pay close attention to detail while testing to pick out even the smallest problems.
+'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_testing Playability, Usability and Beta Tester]''' - Test early versions of simulations and games to ensure that they are meeting goals and standards. Make recommendations for improvements. Pay close attention to detail while testing to pick out even the smallest problems.
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