I want to break into the video game industry if I do not have what it takes to become a doctor, so I was just wondering. I am really torn between the two right now, and I would just like to know if I would be able to be premed if I majored in Computer Science and Engineering.
Yes, you can, but you would need to take the basic coursework in the Sciences (like Bio, Chem, Physics). I have even heard of English majors applying to Med school.
i really want to be a video game animator but schools here in our place doesn't have the course that i want to take (bs multimedia arts), so i'm planning to take any course as long as i can be a video game animator…pls. help!
Is there a community college nearby that offers classes in gaming? Or a dedicated art school? See if they have the courses, and if they don't, they might be able to direct you to someone that does.
Also, contact a couple of game companies and ask what they require in order to hire you as an animator. They may also be able to direct you to schools, or maybe online programs.
I've provided a couple of links in the source box.
Good luck!
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Speaking from absolutely no experience 
though i did look into it… it is a very competitive industry and very difficult to get into – most developers tend to want 10 or more years experience – on successful games (but how do you get that experience? – catch 22).
I have got a degree in computer science myself – I'm still in the middle of determining if it was really worth while – I'm sure it does look good on a CV but as far as any software engineering goes, the more practical experience you have – the better you look. I think there are some software houses that occasionally offer video game apprenticeships that allow you to figure out what area you are good at (design/programming etc.) but if i was to put my money on the best way id start modding games that are already out there – it seems like a good way to build up a portfolio, this is proof you can create/work-on games/software related to the job title you apply for – a degree is only really proof that you can work.
hope that helps.
EDIT:
Just a quick note on my compsci degree – it had absolutely nothing to do with video games, it was a very general overview really – some useful programming concepts but on the whole not relevant to video games. Funnily enough i chose the course because i liked video games but Ive since realized that messing with computers is more of a hobby than anything i want to do for a living.
If you are dead set on getting into video game industry though i would advise you choose any courses more specific to the industry – there are universities that provide "video game design" degrees.
http://quake2world.neti study in a college in california. I want to become a game programmer, but in my college there is only Computer and Information Sciences, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services,
Computer Programming, Programmer.
If i study computer programming or computer science, can i become a computer game programmer?
What should i study except programming??
Thank You So Much
I’m studying Computer Science and Software Engineering in England, from experience, if you want to do game programming pick a course with good AI and Computer graphics (2D and 3D) modules, they both need to have plenty of practical hours for you to know develop your knowledge.
A good combination with programming is Maths and to strengthen your AI knowledge Psychology is good.
ok….i'm in eigth grade in chicago and i know there will be a high school fair but still…ok…. i'm intrested in going to the field of video game programming,making,designing,producing,etc. and i know that requires computer skills.
so do u know any good high schools that offer that(computer science).
i already have listed:
mirta ramirez computer science charter high school
lanec tech college prep high school
plz and thank u!!!
u would be helping me a WHOLE lot!!!!!!!
thnks again.
p.s. i already tried the CPS website.
Take computer programming, math, music, and art classes.