Game Design with Avery

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Let’s hear from Avery, a Gaming major that has built a niche educational opportunity for herself. Avery is part of Shawnee’s nationally ranked game design program that is known across the nation for its in-depth coursework, experienced faculty members and brand recognition among top game design studios. Avery, you are up.

– Thanks, Alex. Hey, guys. Growing up, I had many different ideas about what I wanted to do when I got to college. It was at Shawnee State University that I finally figured out I wanted to design video games. In high school, I toured local colleges. When I came to Shawnee State University, I said I wanted to write video game music. To the surprise of my mother and I, the director said that they actually have a program for that, and if I decided to enroll, I would have a great future ahead of me. Now, I’m pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Game and Simulation Arts, and while the program is hard at times, it’s one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I have even had the chance to create my own game concept called Dance Town. It is a rhythm-based open-world RPG following a Bear, Russ, as he navigates the struggles in his journey of becoming a true dance master. And the idea even won the Game Pitch at the 2024 Shawnee Game Conference. You will get a lot of social support while you’re at Shawnee State University, from fun activities such as bingo, kendo, to joining one of the houses in the gaming programs. I’m in House Yos by the way. I found that if you look in the right places, you’ll never feel alone. The staff, students, and professors here will all make sure that you will succeed with your goals. I’m a curious person and tend to ask a lot of questions in class. I learn something new every day, and it’s exactly the plan I had for myself growing up. I’m excited to see where I will go with the knowledge I’ve gained here and to see where this path takes me. Back to you, Alex.

– Wow, Avery, that’s amazing. Shawnee gaming students have the ability to apply their coursework to their own career aspirations. Gaming students even take part in a senior project, where they operate as a game studio, taking a game from concept to completion with their classmates. That is incredible. Thanks again, Avery.