"I decided to make this thread because I need some really good and constructive advice and tips on what I should really be focusing on right now and what skillset I should have by the time I leave uni." First step is good. You posted in Polycount. Half the students I go to school with don't even know about this place, and…
For software introduction: Digital Tutors Digital Tutors offers a lot of intro DVDs to most software. Things are well explained and no step is skipped. It's "follow along" training. For techniques specifically relevant to the game industry: 3DMotive and Eat3D 3DMotive and Eat3D are more well rounded, they skip a lot of the…