[QUOTE="k2theswiss"]How about go scan some gaming company websites? look at what their hiring for, find what you want, then look at the education requirements? k2theswiss
Bachelor?s degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
I really didn't need a reply like that to my post. I don't need info, you do because, if you follow that path you are the one who is going end up going back to that website and hoping for a job.
yea but is it possible to become a game programmer with just a minor in CS?
[QUOTE="thegerg"][QUOTE="dkdk999"]I thought to become a programmer you needed to have some degree in computer science.DeX2010
No. You need to know how to program. For professional jobs I think you need a degree in a subject such as Physics or Computer Science and experience with C++/Java/Assembly, etc. For top-end jobs at game studios of Rockstar Games' calibre, you will require 3-4 years experience and at least 1 shipped title.
so with a minor in CS, can i get that experience ?
I do not think so. CS gets into a lot of things you simply dont need unless you are getting into theoritical research (understand my knowedge of the actual degree is limited so I am speaking just on conversations I have had with a few CS folks).
HAVING SAID ALL THAT, if you need a minor, it seems like a good one to have given the direction you want assuming programming is the direction.
Usually the model makers and the programmers are different skill set background. One is usually in arts/arctiecture the other in math and programming.
SEANMCAD
wehat if your a changing to a math major and a cs minor?
I would vet my answer with others in the gaming side of programming but I personally think that is a total friggin win.
Math with CS minor is king of programming and I know a lot of the classes interlap.
im asking the creator of Counter Strike. But it will take a long to get an answer 'cause i think hes working on his game "TACTICAL INTERVENTION". check it out
I do not think so. CS gets into a lot of things you simply dont need unless you are getting into theoritical research (understand my knowedge of the actual degree is limited so I am speaking just on conversations I have had with a few CS folks).
HAVING SAID ALL THAT, if you need a minor, it seems like a good one to have given the direction you want assuming programming is the direction.
Usually the model makers and the programmers are different skill set background. One is usually in arts/arctiecture the other in math and programming.
SEANMCAD
wehat if your a changing to a math major and a cs minor?
I would vet my answer with others in the gaming side of programming but I personally think that is a total friggin win.
Math with CS minor is king of programming and I know a lot of the classes interlap.
so you're saying minor in CS cant get the ability to read and master all the skills to create a game? but a major in CS will?
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