Are there any other colleges like Full Sail University(By that I mean, programs with high quality Computer Animation, Game Art, Graphic Design, etc,) in the U.S? I'm finishing up HS this year and really need to find a college, Full Sail is my main goal, but if financial aid can't cover 95% of my finances for it, I am screwed with no college(very poor, poor as in, under $10,000 yearly). :(
Are there any other colleges like Full Sail University(By that I mean, programs with high quality Computer Animation, Game Art, Graphic Design, etc,) in the U.S? I'm finishing up HS this year and really need to find a college, Full Sail is my main goal, but if financial aid can't cover 95% of my finances for it, I am screwed with no college(very poor, poor as in, under $10,000 yearly). :(
Do any of you know any?
In the same area as full sail UCF (which you would be able to get financial aid for) has a rather good digital media program, and also has a program with EA in the area. I was going to go to fail sail myself, but the price and 40 hours a week made me decide not to.
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If you're self motivated you can learn a ton just buying DVD's such as gnomen or eat3D. I can also recommend sites such as gameartisans.org and polycount.com
There are a wealth of digital resources out there that wont cost you an arm and a leg, and in the current economy that's very important.
BTW. It seems every day major companies are firing their art staff, now is not a good time to be a game artist (I'm personally having trouble finding a full time gig but have some commission work currently). Maybe things will have gotten better by the time you're out of school, but you may seriously want to consider another job path with more security, I would highly recommend it.
It sounds like a trade skill. I'm not sure I that's worthwhile in the professional world. I have no idea what's required to be a game designer. Computer science sounds close. But designers don't program. So, I really don't know.
It sounds like a trade skill. I'm not sure I that's worthwhile in the professional world. I have no idea what's required to be a game designer. Computer science sounds close. But designers don't program. So, I really don't know.
"Game design" degrees have programing. " digital media as well has programing, just as computer science does.
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It sounds like a trade skill. I'm not sure I that's worthwhile in the professional world. I have no idea what's required to be a game designer. Computer science sounds close. But designers don't program. So, I really don't know.
If the Game designer does not know anything about programming, he does not know the border of imagination for himself.(Or requires way more experience which is hard to get as Junior Game Designer often require, already 3 years experience either in Game Industry or Game Programming(!) )
Additional, math is also a plus in typical computer science degrees.
My concern was whether a degree in computer science would actually help you get a job in design. Would they rather have a liberal arts manor?
for "design" no I don't think computer science would be of help [unless you the programmer], but almost all colleges now have some form of digital media degree which indeed would be what they are looking for, some for example the two I listed which happen to be local for me, have them strictly for games as well as other subjects. What they looked for 5 years ago with the "limited" degrees for that field alone is so different than what is offered today with games.
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Are there any other colleges like Full Sail University(By that I mean, programs with high quality Computer Animation, Game Art, Graphic Design, etc,) in the U.S? I'm finishing up HS this year and really need to find a college, Full Sail is my main goal, but if financial aid can't cover 95% of my finances for it, I am screwed with no college(very poor, poor as in, under $10,000 yearly). :(
Do any of you know any?
In the same area as full sail UCF (which you would be able to get financial aid for) has a rather good digital media program, and also has a program with EA in the area. I was going to go to fail sail myself, but the price and 40 hours a week made me decide not to.
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I'll check it out thanks. I have more then enough time, if I didn't do college I'd probably just be teaching myself C ++
Hmm, seems they don't have an online program for Computer Animation and/or Game Art...Except for graduates.
If you're self motivated you can learn a ton just buying DVD's such as gnomen or eat3D. I can also recommend sites such as gameartisans.org and polycount.com
There are a wealth of digital resources out there that wont cost you an arm and a leg, and in the current economy that's very important.
BTW. It seems every day major companies are firing their art staff, now is not a good time to be a game artist (I'm personally having trouble finding a full time gig but have some commission work currently). Maybe things will have gotten better by the time you're out of school, but you may seriously want to consider another job path with more security, I would highly recommend it.
It sounds like a trade skill. I'm not sure I that's worthwhile in the professional world. I have no idea what's required to be a game designer. Computer science sounds close. But designers don't program. So, I really don't know.
"Game design" degrees have programing. " digital media as well has programing, just as computer science does.
@Molsterr: Go
My concern was whether a degree in computer science would actually help you get a job in design. Would they rather have a liberal arts manor?
If the Game designer does not know anything about programming, he does not know the border of imagination for himself.(Or requires way more experience which is hard to get as Junior Game Designer often require, already 3 years experience either in Game Industry or Game Programming(!) )
Additional, math is also a plus in typical computer science degrees.
for "design" no I don't think computer science would be of help [unless you the programmer], but almost all colleges now have some form of digital media degree which indeed would be what they are looking for, some for example the two I listed which happen to be local for me, have them strictly for games as well as other subjects. What they looked for 5 years ago with the "limited" degrees for that field alone is so different than what is offered today with games.