it's because 3d education is so poor that this industry has no respect for degrees. it's sad to hear, but your university story is a common one, and it's a situation that will not get better until the higher ups stop scamming students with insane tuition fees and start hiring teachers that have actually worked in the games…
A lot of mixed views on here. On a plus side since starting this thread I managed to get some sweet lighting sorted on my current proj :D. To sum up my views at the moment. Uni was a waste of time as relates to what it cost me. I made friends and got a very independent work ethic however that was more due to what they…