a degree in true comp sci is worth more than a 'degree' in animation. If you know how to code, you are worth more. As an artist, I wish I knew more about coding and I even wish I had a degree in it (but I sucked at math) Art is always something you can futz around with on the side and get better at with all the materials…
Thanks for the input guys. I won't waste my money on Devry or any high priced school. And I'll be working like a slave on my portfolio this summer after classes are over. Everything I have to show from the school year was rushed, and I really want to go back and redo a lot of things. That's mostly the reason I haven't…
Jack of all trades, master of none, often more useful then a master of one. A degree in just art isn't going to get you much, I'm glad you're branching. Degree's in other areas definitely help out, and even come in handy when looking outside the industry for work. As for other sites, also check out: http://cghub.com/…
Ah I see, I didn't know you wanted to break in to the indie scene in that case programming is a must. A well rounded base of knowledge can't hurt, and sound's like you've got a pretty good idea where you want to go with your skills so I'll just say good luck to you. Definitely do some research before you choose your next…
Since the core credits from my animation degree are the same as a bachelors of computer science degree, it would only be another 2 years (~$19,200) to get the CS degree. And if I went to Devry online, I hear I could get a Bachelors in Game and Simulation programming in under a year from the credits that transfer over. So,…
Not harsh at all, I agree. My standards for myself are very high, and this stuff doesn't even come close to meeting my own goals let alone the quality of industry work. That's mainly why I haven't shown any of my work here yet. I know I would get some good C&C, but if it doesn't even get passed my own why waste everyone's…
Stradigos, I am also in the animation program at Baker (Flint campus), and my plans are roughly the same as yours. Finish the animation program(winter Q for me, started in a little late due to finishing my associates in programming) and then go into the game software design bachelor's program. The animation AAS I found…