Education In The Games Industry: Yes or No?
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Since this seems to be a very common topic that pops up quite often in General Discussion, we decided to keep all education related questions consolidated into one thread. Not only will this keep the boards from cluttering up with redundant topics, but it will allow users to find all the information they need in one place.
Below is a list of some past education related threads and some outside resources. If you know of any others that should be included, shoot us a PM and we'll be sure to add it in.
Thanks to Nerf Bat Ninja for compiling some of these in a recent thread, which is being shamelessly copied and pasted into this sticky.
Polycount Threads
The Art Institute is a huge scam. Please urge people to not go there.
Feng Zhu School worth the investment risk?
To College or Not to College
To Degree or not to Degree, that is the question!
3D Industry, Education, Knowledge and All That
Another Education Thread
Importance of a Degree in the Gaming Industry
Game Art Education - What Do I Need?
Learning the Right Way - I Need Help
Degree VS Self Taught
Art Education - What Should I Do?
Am I Wasting My Time With a Games Art Degree
High School Senior Looking for Game College
Online Colleges Worth It?
Is post-secondary education necessary to get a job in the industry?
Yes, Another Thread on Schools
Education in the industry.
Degree and College Advice
Should I go for a traditional arts degree?
Game Art School. Need help choosing!
The Definitive College Answer
The Audacity of Game Education
The degree poll!
Profit Schools - Can we condone them publically?
Additional Resources
Penny Arcade: On Game Schools
Article: Formal Art Training
Conceptart.org: Art Schools and Education
Choosing A School
Postmortem: Getting the Degree
10 Myths About Game Degrees
Below is a list of some past education related threads and some outside resources. If you know of any others that should be included, shoot us a PM and we'll be sure to add it in.
Thanks to Nerf Bat Ninja for compiling some of these in a recent thread, which is being shamelessly copied and pasted into this sticky.
Polycount Threads
The Art Institute is a huge scam. Please urge people to not go there.
Feng Zhu School worth the investment risk?
To College or Not to College
To Degree or not to Degree, that is the question!
3D Industry, Education, Knowledge and All That
Another Education Thread
Importance of a Degree in the Gaming Industry
Game Art Education - What Do I Need?
Learning the Right Way - I Need Help
Degree VS Self Taught
Art Education - What Should I Do?
Am I Wasting My Time With a Games Art Degree
High School Senior Looking for Game College
Online Colleges Worth It?
Is post-secondary education necessary to get a job in the industry?
Yes, Another Thread on Schools
Education in the industry.
Degree and College Advice
Should I go for a traditional arts degree?
Game Art School. Need help choosing!
The Definitive College Answer
The Audacity of Game Education
The degree poll!
Profit Schools - Can we condone them publically?
Additional Resources
Penny Arcade: On Game Schools
Article: Formal Art Training
Conceptart.org: Art Schools and Education
Choosing A School
Postmortem: Getting the Degree
10 Myths About Game Degrees
Replies
Course link - BA 3D-Games Art & Design
BA Games Art showreel
Over all showreel for BA 2D, 3D, VFX and Games Art
We also offer, MA & PhD
MA Games Art & Design
MA Animation
Have heard about few institutes through some of my friends when i was looking for similar courses for my bro. Bangalore is the place i would suggest though.
You could choose between- DSK>AIGA>ICAT.
It depends on the person making the game.
Another interesting thread:
Profit Schools - Can we condone them publically?
hi razor,
i did check out AIGA.. seems very good but still keeping my options open.
hey maybe you could also contact the students through FB or chat and gather info. this may help you.
They have very good infrastructure.
Had a chat with a few students and they seemed happy with the place.
Spoke to a faculty member as well.. He seems very experienced.
All good so i will be joining the Apr Batch for Game Programming course. :thumbup:
I've been working in game industry for several years now as a 3d-modeler.
Have high education in art, all 3-d stuff - self-taught.
What i want to do next is to transition my career from game industry into movies and television.
Concentrate mostly on composing and visual effects.
Also it would be awesome to be able to work abroad (i myself from Eastern Europe).
So i decided its about time to get some professional training.
After spending some time looking for decent educational programm i came across Vancouver film school.
So, i wonder if anybody have studied there, especially the "One Year 3D Animation & Visual Effects Program"?
or maybe in my case this is wrong place?
Will be grateful for any kind of info!
Seems to be a way better place to study and gain experience.
Maybe somebody studied there by any chance?
Would be great to hear some opinions on that
and will be grateful for any kind of info!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidociously fantastical, yet people still ask in general.:poly136:
My question is, should I pursue a BA in some form of art to hone my skills and show my passion for art or should I pursue a BA in Video Game Development which would give me the knowledge necessary to work in the video game industry?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I am new here so just while reading I as stuck in this topic as many important things are being shared which is beneficial to all...
greatly appreciated
http://wiki.polycount.com/wiki/Game_Industry#Education
There are professions that must require a degree (Med School, Law School and many others), it seems it's not the case with CG people so far.
Btw, University in the game industry is like the Messi x Ronaldo discussion, the day people decide who is better will never come
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Hope you have been able to get some info on institutions in India kindly let me know so it would be helpful to decide..
Did visit the short-listed institutes along with my brother and also spoke to their alumni on their FB page.Post assessments I am more comfortable and convinced with AIGA.
Look forward to your suggstion !
Thanks...