Jason Caldwell

Creative Game Design student experienced in shifting ideas to prototypes and content. Pivotal assessment of self-coded elements to ascertain content quality and effectiveness. Astute guidance through planning, collaboration and implementation to reduce troublesome instances. Resourceful logging of design and presentation flaws to streamline complex game design process. Dedicated to achieving demanding development objectives according to tight schedules while producing impeccable code.

• Reading: As a student, I look to further my knowledge beyond what is specifically taught. I have picked up a habit of reading books regarding Programming Language, specifically A Tour of C++, 3rd Edition by Bjarne Stroustrup and C++ Software Design by Klaus Iglberger as of now, to broaden my understanding.
• Writing: Through writing, I am able to connect with individuals of all backgrounds. I look to add details that allow the reader to envision themselves in the position of the story. Doing so creates captivating story-telling, as well as the reader(s) being able to connect with the character and/or situation discussed. This hobby can open the door to designing games the player-base can thoroughly enjoy.
• Unreal Engine World Building: Though it initially began as a requirement for class(es), spending ample amounts of time in Unreal Engine has allowed my experience designing prototypes, mechanics, levels, etc. to grow unfathomably. A Game Designer's profession involves a flow of Trial and Error, and such allows one to continuously discover answers for their own questions or innovations in something previously thought to be 'perfected'.
• Gaming: Gaming is, or should be, a hobby of all Game Designers/Software Engineers due to the amount of programming that goes into the games released to the public. Playing games can create inspiration for individual work, bring motivation to innovate certain aspects, as well as help team-building through online play.