I think programming/scripting is a pretty important skill to have as a game designer. Your choice of Game Engine will decide what skill you need to actually implement your game ideas. If you're working with ue4 for example, then you can do a lot with the blueprint system and dont necessarily need to know any specific…
I'd suggest two main things to you: 1) It reads as if you're applying to this program because you didn't have another option after not finding work. You "stumbled across it" in your own words. It doesn't read as if you really have a passion for game design. 2) Make sure you really want to be a game designer. If you fear…
In the course outline of the Game Level Design program I saw a course called programming and scripting. Would I HAVE to know that to be a game designer? I know how important programming in making a game but is it essential for game designers?