someone who creates ideas for video games

a category that groups things  based on their style, content or how they are played

the style that gives something its mood or atmosphere

Creative careers: games designer

Art and design

Pupils will learn about different jobs within the creative industries. They will investigate and find out what a range of individuals all do in their day to day lives. They will carry out research and record their findings in creative visual formats working to the theme of 'festival'.

Creative careers: critical and contextual

What is the main role of a games designer?

Which of these best describes a game genre?

It tells the player what controller to buy for the game

It controls the sound volume during the game

It decides where the player lives in the game

It helps plan how the player will play and enjoy the game

Why is choosing the right genre important when designing a game?

Which of these is an example of a game genre?

Plan the purpose, story and how the game works

Put these steps for designing a game in the correct order:

creates makeup looks for people on stage, in photos, or on screen

styles hair for weddings and celebrations

fixes lighting equipment for fashion photographers

Culinary skills, fashion sense and lighting setup

Understanding of colour, skin types and design principles

Knowledge of photography, dance and sound engineering

Expertise in textiles, tailoring and stage construction

Which combination of skills do makeup artists rely on to create a variety of looks for different occasions?

Face painted like a sugar skull with flowers

Match each festival theme to a makeup idea that fits:

Which of these could be the focal point in a makeup design?

Sharing design ideas using images and colours

Taking photographs of finished makeup looks

The part of a design that draws the most attention

A collection of images, textures and colours to inspire a design

A person who creates looks using makeup and design

Starter Quiz