Q. Is there such a thing? Truthfully, my passion is with video games and I want to work within the gaming industry. I feel that is where I will be most happy working everyday, it's my passion.
That being said, I'm on the fence and am not sure which way to jump. On one side, I want to major in Game Design so I can really polish my skills and build my portfolio on my own. I know I can do this myself through books and tutorials but I feel I kind of need that teacher that pushes me with deadlines and assignments to really succeed in accomplishing this.
On the other side, everyone says game design degrees suck, take computer science. Well for one, I suck at math and I'm pretty sure computer science requires some heavy math. I know a degree in Computer Science will open up more jobs, but will it really teach me what I want to learn in regards to Game Design? Is there a such thing as majoring in Computer Science and having a focus on some sort of Game Design?
Ontop of all this, I think I'd want to attend an online college if I decide to pursue a Game Design degree. I know Game Design degrees aren't going to get me anywhere but I feel it'll really help teach me what I need to learn in order to be accomplishing things on my own so I can build a portfolio. I have an associates in Computer Information Systems / Game Design from my community college but it's almost like they were all introductory courses. I learned a little bit about a lot of things but not enough that I can successfully build a portfolio.
If I do choose Computer Science, I would need to attend a real college in person. Here's the kicker, I did find ONE college, Santa Cruz, that offers a Computer Science : Computer Game Design Major. Check out the link: http://admissions.ucsc.edu/academics/majors/computer-game-design.html
Would that be something to pursue? Are there any other colleges I could look at that would have something similar? Sorry for the long post but I've been mulling over these decisions for the past month, I hope I can get some good answers and another perspective here.
Other schools I've been checking out include Bellevue University (online), Champlain in VT, and Becker in MA.
I think I may ultimately want to be a level designer, but I completely understand I could be starting out at QA and am satisfied with that. Even working my way up from QA and becoming a producer sounds intriguing to me.
I've always pictured myself working at a big company. EA, Activision, Naughty Dog, and all the others.
That being said, I'm on the fence and am not sure which way to jump. On one side, I want to major in Game Design so I can really polish my skills and build my portfolio on my own. I know I can do this myself through books and tutorials but I feel I kind of need that teacher that pushes me with deadlines and assignments to really succeed in accomplishing this.
On the other side, everyone says game design degrees suck, take computer science. Well for one, I suck at math and I'm pretty sure computer science requires some heavy math. I know a degree in Computer Science will open up more jobs, but will it really teach me what I want to learn in regards to Game Design? Is there a such thing as majoring in Computer Science and having a focus on some sort of Game Design?
Ontop of all this, I think I'd want to attend an online college if I decide to pursue a Game Design degree. I know Game Design degrees aren't going to get me anywhere but I feel it'll really help teach me what I need to learn in order to be accomplishing things on my own so I can build a portfolio. I have an associates in Computer Information Systems / Game Design from my community college but it's almost like they were all introductory courses. I learned a little bit about a lot of things but not enough that I can successfully build a portfolio.
If I do choose Computer Science, I would need to attend a real college in person. Here's the kicker, I did find ONE college, Santa Cruz, that offers a Computer Science : Computer Game Design Major. Check out the link: http://admissions.ucsc.edu/academics/majors/computer-game-design.html
Would that be something to pursue? Are there any other colleges I could look at that would have something similar? Sorry for the long post but I've been mulling over these decisions for the past month, I hope I can get some good answers and another perspective here.
Other schools I've been checking out include Bellevue University (online), Champlain in VT, and Becker in MA.
I think I may ultimately want to be a level designer, but I completely understand I could be starting out at QA and am satisfied with that. Even working my way up from QA and becoming a producer sounds intriguing to me.
I've always pictured myself working at a big company. EA, Activision, Naughty Dog, and all the others.
A. Honestly, it depends what you think "Game Design" means. A lot of people misinterpret the role, or don't know what it truly encompasses. My source page explains all the types of game designers, what they do, and how to prepare yourself if you want to be a game designer.
Do you want to be an indi game designer, create mods for game, or do you want to work for a big game company? Depending on what your goal is, you should prepare appropriately. I checked out the link you provided and it's really a computer science degree that they've titled "game design" in order to attract people that want to get into the game industry. They're teaching you computer programming, which is computer science, which is what you said you weren't sure about. Honestly though, computer science is a great major because you can find work in the software industry while trying to get into the game industry (which could take years of trying after you graduate from college).
They also have a couple courses in 3D modeling/animating under that degree, but it wouldn't be anywhere near enough preparation if you wanted to be a level designer, 3D modeler, or animator. If you want to be an animator/modelor/level designer, then you'd need a lot more art training.
People's eyes get big when they see a degree called "game design" when it's really nothing more than an already established degree, with your electives already chosen for you. So many people say the degree sucks because they find out it's not what they were expecting. A lot of people think they are going to be pitching ideas for games, get hired to do that by a game company, and make a living designing games right out of college. Doesn't happen that way. Check out my source for further info, and good luck.
Do you want to be an indi game designer, create mods for game, or do you want to work for a big game company? Depending on what your goal is, you should prepare appropriately. I checked out the link you provided and it's really a computer science degree that they've titled "game design" in order to attract people that want to get into the game industry. They're teaching you computer programming, which is computer science, which is what you said you weren't sure about. Honestly though, computer science is a great major because you can find work in the software industry while trying to get into the game industry (which could take years of trying after you graduate from college).
They also have a couple courses in 3D modeling/animating under that degree, but it wouldn't be anywhere near enough preparation if you wanted to be a level designer, 3D modeler, or animator. If you want to be an animator/modelor/level designer, then you'd need a lot more art training.
People's eyes get big when they see a degree called "game design" when it's really nothing more than an already established degree, with your electives already chosen for you. So many people say the degree sucks because they find out it's not what they were expecting. A lot of people think they are going to be pitching ideas for games, get hired to do that by a game company, and make a living designing games right out of college. Doesn't happen that way. Check out my source for further info, and good luck.
Schools for game art and design?
Q. I am looking for potential schools for game art and design and I don't want to waste time and money on schools that wont get me anywhere.
Like Westwood or Devry Online- they claim to be good schools but I don't think the degree is going to land me a animation/designers job. Is it even worth the paper it's printed on?? If anyone out there has already graduated from there could you please tell me is it worth it? Were they able to land you a good job inside a video game company??
Westwood is asking for $72,000 and Devry wants $58,000 -- plus devry covers $10,000 in computer software for free.
I am strongly considering Columbia College or Devry for my degree but I just don't want to make the wrong costly decision. REMEMBER!!!!! I am not looking to waste MY TIME or MY MONEY.
Please anyone..... HELP!!!!!!!
Like Westwood or Devry Online- they claim to be good schools but I don't think the degree is going to land me a animation/designers job. Is it even worth the paper it's printed on?? If anyone out there has already graduated from there could you please tell me is it worth it? Were they able to land you a good job inside a video game company??
Westwood is asking for $72,000 and Devry wants $58,000 -- plus devry covers $10,000 in computer software for free.
I am strongly considering Columbia College or Devry for my degree but I just don't want to make the wrong costly decision. REMEMBER!!!!! I am not looking to waste MY TIME or MY MONEY.
Please anyone..... HELP!!!!!!!
A. actually my hubby is going to school for the same thing you are and he is going to devry. and they found him like 13 grand in grants that he doesn't have to pay back. he just finished his first semester and he loves it. he is going to become a game simulator or whatever. but i have a number for you Ceanna Stephens
Success Coach
DeVry University Online
866-211-9957
415-321-5044
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and if she cant help you she will transfer you to someone who will all i ask is if you do go email me back with all your info cuz i get a free gift for referring people good luck
Success Coach
DeVry University Online
866-211-9957
415-321-5044
cstephens@insidetrack.com
www.insidetrack.com
and if she cant help you she will transfer you to someone who will all i ask is if you do go email me back with all your info cuz i get a free gift for referring people good luck
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