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 Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:20 am
My parents are moving, since I am a loser and still live with them, that means I am moving too. Luckily for me there is a state(community) college literally right down the street from where I will be living that, unlike the one I go to now, will actually offer full bachelor programs in studies I am interested in. Which as you may have guessed, is something to do with art or cartooning. Anyways, my dumb a** can't decide on which one I should do once I transfer. Here are the 3 bachelor programs I am interested in
Bachelor of Applied Science in Digital Media – Graphics and Web Design Specializationcollege Express your creativity and gain the competitive advantage in the multi-faceted graphic and web design industry. You’ll be ready to add your talents to this rapidly growing field with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Digital Media from IRSC. Graphic Design is all around you: TV, Internet, advertising, video, corporate identity, animation. You’ll develop the expertise you need in interactive media design, Web design, 3D computer graphics and print design, and fashion an outstanding portfolio that showcases your work for diverse career opportunities. Set your course for an exciting career that combines innovative thinking, creativity and a high level of technical skill.
Bachelor of Applied Science in Digital Media – Video and Gaming Specializationcollege Video game design is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Get ready with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Digital Media from IRSC. You’ll learn the in-depth process of game creation from pre-production and storyboarding, to programming and implementation, development of meaningful play, player interaction and options for creating and refining games of all types. You’ll develop artificial worlds and characters, animations and content for diverse multi-media sources. Get ready to fuse your artistic and technical knowledge and turn your dream of a career in game design into a reality.
Bachelor of Applied Science in Digital Media – Modeling and Simulation Specializationcollege Push your imagination by creating new and innovative visual imagery for an exciting career in film animation, game design or web simulation. You’ll develop a wide range of skills to communicate concepts, show a product in action or create an animation. With this diverse background, you’ll be ready for multiple career opportunities as the digital media industry grows in Florida and around the nation. You’ll develop storyboards, model design concepts, apply textures, generate environments and build 3D computer models with animation and motion. Set your course for a fascinating career that combines creativity, innovation and sophisticated technical skills. Since you guys are all artist, I thought it would be interesting to see what you guys think. Here are some things you should know though, I am terrible at math, so the programing in the video and gaming is a slim chance. Also I am not having to pay for most of this since if I go to a state(community) college or university my tution is payed for. So what do you guys think?
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Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 1:18 pm
Hmmm, I would see if you could talk to folks who have been in these feilds and get an idea of what the ups and downs of these jobs are once you're out in the real world working with your degree. That way maybe it'll help you figure out what will you be happy doing, and can you earn the kind of living you want through it? Not having a degree or job in any of these feilds, though, I think it would be awesome to create games or take part in that, personally. x 3
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Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 1:33 pm
iTaintedOm Hmmm, I would see if you could talk to folks who have been in these feilds and get an idea of what the ups and downs of these jobs are once you're out in the real world working with your degree. That way maybe it'll help you figure out what will you be happy doing, and can you earn the kind of living you want through it? Not having a degree or job in any of these feilds, though, I think it would be awesome to create games or take part in that, personally. x 3 I have talked to a couple Graphic Designers. I think I might be able to do that, but it sounds a bit too corporate for me. Describing my ideal life style for a career is smart, I should have considered that explanation in my original post. I would like to create fascinating and interesting stories with unique and equally interesting art styles. Money isn't an issue for me, and I never plan to marry or have kids. So I would just need to make enough legally for me to live decently. I would be comfortable in a one room apartment with like basic cable and internet. I want to make something compelling that others will enjoy. I like the idea of video games, but that one is probably the least likely for me since it requires a plethora of programming classes, which from my research requires a copious amount of knowledge and skill in math, which I simply lack
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Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 2:19 pm
I say build a dazzling art portfolio and be a ronin artist that does commissions xD
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Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 2:51 pm
Yes, Web & Graphic Design would probably mostly be business oriented websites and designs. I've thought about that line of work and didn't end up thinking it would be for me because of that.
I wouldn't know, but I didn't figure game programming would deal with as much math as it would coding. And even web design will probably involve that.
I don't know much about Modeling and Simulation Specialization, but how do you feel about?
Haha, Koichi's idea is interesting, too, but I'm sure you'd need another job to help support yourself that way (at least at first). x )
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Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 3:10 pm
Koichi I say build a dazzling art portfolio and be a ronin artist that does commissions xD Like a contemprary fine artist? iTaintedOm Yes, Web & Graphic Design would probably mostly be business oriented websites and designs. I've thought about that line of work and didn't end up thinking it would be for me because of that. I wouldn't know, but I didn't figure game programming would deal with as much math as it would coding. And even web design will probably involve that. I don't know much about Modeling and Simulation Specialization, but how do you feel about? Haha, Koichi's idea is interesting, too, but I'm sure you'd need another job to help support yourself that way (at least at first). x ) I figured if the worse thing if live to happen to me is I end up a Graphic Designer, that is still good. I mean at least I still get to create art for a living. But ideally I agree that it is too corperate for me. Not only am I bad at math, but I don't really have an interesting in doing the programming and coding side of gaming. I don't mine learning how to use a program to create artwork, but to actually have to code everything kinda sounds like it takes away from the creative process to me. That and math is my achelis tendon From my understanding of Modeling and Simulation it is like animation basically. Which may be the best for me. I mean I just have to learn how to use the programs and then it would allow me to bring all my creations to life. Ever since I was young I always wanted to be an animator, but never had the money to go to private art school, so maybe this is that opprotunity. I like the idea of being a commision artist. Kinda like Alex Pardee how he creates art pieces for companies (logos, album covers, advertisment pieces) but also sells pieces in his gallery. But I don't know if I have what it takes to run everything myself. I might like to just work under someone with at least some sort of path.
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Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 5:45 pm
darn I'm not sure, I work in the video gaming industrie, all I can tell you is its tuff getting in. Usually how it works is big compagnies only hire poeple who have 3+ years of work experience. And smaller compagnies wanna become bigger compagnies so there looking for people who already have work experience. Making it hard for students comming out of schools to get a job. If you do end up choosing either video and gaming specialization or modeling and simulation specialization, I recommend trying to make as many contacts with people already in the industrie as possible. I kid you not, its very important. Cause most of the people who get jobs in this industrie is through contacts.
As for web design, I have no idea how that is. I heared from someone its hard finding a job in this field... but that was quite a few years back. Maybe its gotten better over the years : )
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Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 5:50 pm
Kai_Chi darn I'm not sure, I work in the video gaming industrie, all I can tell you is its tuff getting in. Usually how it works is big compagnies only hire poeple who have 3+ years of work experience. And smaller compagnies wanna become bigger compagnies so there looking for people who already have work experience. Making it hard for students comming out of schools to get a job. If you do end up choosing either video and gaming specialization or modeling and simulation specialization, I recommend trying to make as many contacts with people already in the industrie as possible. I kid you not, its very important. Cause most of the people who get jobs in this industrie is through contacts. As for web design, I have no idea how that is. I heared from someone its hard finding a job in this field... but that was quite a few years back. Maybe its gotten better over the years : ) How much math is needed for the video game industry?
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Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 5:53 pm
hmm depends on what you do xd I'm a 3D generalist so I do a little bit of everything, Other than calculating exact sizes of models to fit with the level design I rarely touch math
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Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 5:56 pm
Ah yeah, I hear if you're not into programming it can drive you crazy.
Well, I wonder if there's any way you can try out one of the two, the animation or the web design, before actually going through the motions of getting a degree in one of them. That's one thing I really don't like about colleges. You can spend a ton of money going into a field just to figure out it isn't what you wanna do with your life.
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Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 5:59 pm
yea now that you mention it Om, they might have something like that 3nodding
When I took my studies at school there was a pre-trial course you could say. It was a course like any other, but it allowed you to try out a little of everything in the arts and media section. That way you could tell which one interest you more before heading into the actual course 3nodding
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Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 6:09 pm
Kai_Chi hmm depends on what you do xd I'm a 3D generalist so I do a little bit of everything, Other than calculating exact sizes of models to fit with the level design I rarely touch math So what is your degree in then? iTaintedOm Ah yeah, I hear if you're not into programming it can drive you crazy. Well, I wonder if there's any way you can try out one of the two, the animation or the web design, before actually going through the motions of getting a degree in one of them. That's one thing I really don't like about colleges. You can spend a ton of money going into a field just to figure out it isn't what you wanna do with your life. Well when I transfer over there I will probably have a period where I have to do a semester of prereqs before I get into one of the programs. The problem is that the prereqs for all the programs are different, so I could try a prereq for each one to test the water, but it might ending up costing me money because I will run out of prepaid credits
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Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 6:37 pm
diploma I think... I can't remember... it was 2 years of school, but it was a compressed version. So instead of doing your studies for 3-4 years they compress the material you need to learn in only 2... its more stressfull but you finish it faster 3nodding
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Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 8:11 pm
Kai_Chi diploma I think... I can't remember... it was 2 years of school, but it was a compressed version. So instead of doing your studies for 3-4 years they compress the material you need to learn in only 2... its more stressfull but you finish it faster 3nodding Oh wow, so you were able to land a good job without having to get a full degree?
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Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 8:17 pm
Game industry is huge right now. Most of the guys that graduate here, graduate with a decent/well paying job with a self-established company.
But then again I go to the 2nd top school for ITGM (interactive deign & Game development)
The department and what's offered differs from school to school.
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