Welcome the Undergraduate Library's Game Development career resource page. We hope to centralize some of the academic and career resources available both inside and outside the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The page is organized as follows:
Career Resources - A list of websites, conferences, and potential professions for those looking to break into the gaming industry.
Courses - A list of suggested departments at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with classes for those interested in going into careers in game development.
Publications on Game Development - Here you can find a list of trade and academic journals on game development, as well as a selection of books in the Undergraduate Library on gaming.
Advice from Industry Insiders - Some advice from those already in the gaming industry on creating portfolios, some classes to prepare you for a career in gaming, and getting a first job.
Sample Job Descriptions - Some industry insiders provide some insights into their current jobs in gaming.