From what I learned these many years, a school is as good as the teachers that are in it, and having good people from the industry to teach is difficult for the chair of that particular department in that uni. When you graduate, portfolio is very important, but portfolio is not the only thing people want in industries such…
I think people have become confused as to what I'm asking. I love 3D art, and prefer environment art anyway; so Im doing a few competitions and portfolio work to actually have something to potential employers. However, should I apply for QA or similar roles to ensure I can get my foot in the door either way incase I dont…
1)University degree means nothing in the industry 2) Some talented and experienced foreign artists come to Universities here to just take a year off to do their portfolio and get a foot in the UK game industry. Their talents doesn't really reflects how good the training they get from the uni, I have known a few cases that…
My only regret after graduating from uni is that I didn't build my portfolio up to a level whereby I could run face-first into the games industry. Also, doing things that go against your intuition can sometimes pay off... the final project I chose to do at uni involved doing 3d art for Navy simulations, which I began to…
Hi guys, Just wanted a few opinions on how best a graduate can enter the industry. Im currently starting my final semester of a Games Design (Bsc Hons) course in which I'm predicted a 1st. The final semester is based around portfolio work, with 2 small modules and a final game project; as this will allow me to have atleast…
You're still studying a games course and you're an artist, and you're asking if you should apply for QA jobs once you graduate? Aim high! You just spent 3/4 years at university, paying your way or ending up in debt. You should have one goal and possibly even one company you are focusing your efforts on. Too often arts…