I agree with this except the same result part. Never underestimate the value of being surrounded by tutors and class mates doing the same thing you are and submerging yourself in an education environment. I strongly beleive this is the most important aspect of formal education, however 80k is too high a price for it.
It's not their job to educate people or look after society and make sure people are well balanced. That responsibility falls on parents, educators and ultimately on the people themselves. It's their job to effectively market their product and not break the law. At some point people need to stop blaming external forces and…
It might not be as good as a commercial license, but doesn't Autodesk give out free educational licenses for the latest versions of their software? Last time I tried it which was a year ago, they offered a download and educational license that lasted for 3 years to anybody registered on the educational portion of their…
This. Polycounters are so amazing at helping each other out as long as you prove you're determined and willing to show people how much you're working at becoming the best artist you can be. If I had the choice between only Polycount or my $55k education at Gnomon then I'd easily take Polycount over Gnomon. This community…
The idea of an adaptive educational game was really fleshed out in the Neil Stephenson book, Diamond Age. It isn't the best book in the world but if you like the Cyberpunk genre it's worth reading. I think that a game using modern technology could be made that is a combination of a game like Spore (itself probably pretty…
Great stuff,so this is what you guys have been up to?,this really makes educational games look "cool" and maybe you guys will even start a fad!...your CV isn't cool unles sit has at least one educational game on it and all that . also it would stop the annoying people going "videogames are scum of the earth" if more people…
[ QUOTE ] Also, the game releases in may. We have plenty of time till gold and lots of bugs. Clearly you did not know so now there is some new education for you. [/ QUOTE ] Then again someone needs education to have proper board manners, like not making triple posts.
Quality of education can vary heavily. Being taught obsolete workflows by someone who hasn't worked in the industry since PlayStation one days can be detrimental. I completely agree that the real work is done outside of the classroom and you will constantly have to supplement your education. Good luck!