[ QUOTE ] So, i have a question now, too. Suppose I want to do game ART. What sort of classes would I go to? General art classes, or are there specific classes that cover GAME related art? I like doing coding as well, but plan to focus on the art aspect and do coding as a side "hobby" (So to speak) [/ QUOTE ] you go to the…
My answer: Polycount No seriously, besides that you need to first figure otu what you're the most comfortable and competent with...coding can't just be something you choose as career because you like it but not necessary have the bg.
I'm looking at getting this job over the course of around 8-10 years, starting in about a year and a half. I understood previously it's not something you jump into, sorry for the miscommunication on that. I had previously discounted the idea of a game design school, mostly because I don't want to discount the rest of my…
well i think instead of trying to dissilludion the poor guy maybe someone should instead explain to him sorta how this all works, so he can know what he actually wants. since him posting HERE of all places, asking about a career in game design shows a certain degree of missinformation. most schools "disguise" their…
The design job I thought he was talking about was the grunt-level one where you design levels. Most anyone with the right interests can do that, they just need to make them until they're really good at it, then show someone who can pay them to make more. The "I have ideas and need minions to help me realize them" sort of…
[ QUOTE ] I doubt that many people walk into a design job right off the street especially with zero industry experience even with a fancy piece of paper that says you're a cool guy. [/ QUOTE ] actually most my schoolmates and the guys that followed us for the past 3 years did. I'm the only one that didn't because that was…
[ QUOTE ] What in the hell are you arsewads going on about? He never said anything about his ideas or any of that, he said he wants to get a career as a game designer. Nothing wrong with that. [/ QUOTE ] I'll repeat myself in hopes you'll understand I wasn't flaming but offering practical advice. A design job is hard to…