Man, this has been so helpful! I really appreciate it... I'm glad I asked, as I'm seeing there is often a big divide. I have several months until I apply for school, which should give me time to decide whether to apply to the art track or the design track. Sorry for so many questions, but just to make sure I'm clear, is it…
If you want to do level design then make sure to use your environments to do so. Just doing environment assets will never qualify you for doing level design. Level design is a part of game design, and does not require art per se. Level design is about composition, user flow, leading the player, placement of important…