By Bob Bruce

Contents

NuclearPhysicist

ArchitectGame

Designer

Nuclear Physicist

Everything on Earth is made of matter which is, in turn, composed of atoms. Atoms can be broken down further into what are called subatomic particles. These are things like protons, neutrons, electrons, and so forth. Nuclear physicists are the scientists who study these particles, usually with the help of large particle accelerators such as the ones at Fermi Lab, Brookhaven, or CERN.

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RequirementsBachelor of science.Master or doctorate in physics.Knowledge of classical mechanics.Knowledge of quantum mechanics.Knowledge of thermodynamics.Research skills.Maths skills.

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Communication skills.Problem solving skills.Planning skills.Computer skills.Writing skills.

Pay

$40,000 - $80,000 A Year

Architect

Just about any public building and house that is found in any city or town has its origin with an architect. The architect is a trained professional who is central to the development of both the planning and the design components that form the basis for the construction of a building.

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RequirementsBachelor of architecture which is recognised

by the New Zealand registered architectsboard.

Pay

$30,000 - $90,000 A Year

Game DesignerGame designers are creative decision makers. Some "designers" are actually writers who come up with a script for a game or pen the character dialogue. Other designers specialize in level-design, making maps of the various locations in a game. People tend to think of game designers as being the creative genius behind a game, the person who thought it all up in the first place. But few video games are actually made with one

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sole person at the creative helm, and few designers will take all the credit for coming up with every great feature, character, and detail of a game .

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A computer science degree.A clear idea of game design terminology.Very strong communication skills.Good programming skills.Imaginative storyline ideas.

Pay

$90,000 - $110,000 A Year

Bibliography

Careers.govt.nz

Jagex

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Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

CREDITS

Power Point Creation – Bob Bruce

Information Gathering – Bob Bruce

Effects – Bob Bruce

Music – Ride Of The Valkyries

Special Thanks To:

Jagex

Wikipedia

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Careers.govt.nz