I'm doing Computer Science in University with hopes to one day be a video game programmer. Wanting to be a programmer, we've naturally been doing a lot of programming! The thing I like about programming (In Python, the language we're currently using at least), is that it always tells you when you're wrong, and there's so many resources you can consult / compile / modify to make the best code. Whenever anything comes together properly, especially more complicated programs you get a sort of "YEAH, I DID THAT." feeling.
Anyways, we've been using Python lately and for today's lab we were being tested on our drawing abilities with the language. So I made a zombie being shot in the head. It was fun, and I got 100 for it!
From: Mik_Pick | Posted: 3/28/2012 6:09:01 PM | #001 I'm doing Computer Science in University with hopes to one day be a video game programmer
I remember when I was like you (Which year are you?)
but uh hey good luck. My CS classes focus more on the algorithms, data structures, and problem solving rather than how to use a specific language, though <_<
From: _Regaro_ | #004 I remember when I was like you (Which year are you?)
but uh hey good luck. My CS classes focus more on the algorithms, data structures, and problem solving rather than how to use a specific language, though <_<
I'm first year. This particular course was the stuff you mentioned in your post for the first half of the term, and Python in the second half. I'm doing a couple of programming courses first to make sure I enjoy it before I get too invested, but yeah next year I'm going to be doing more courses focusing on other branches of CS to fill out the requirements for my degree. I find that stuff interesting too anyways, but I do prefer programming!
Also, forgot to note the zombie was wearing a top hat.
You shouldn't count on getting into the video game industry. It's extremely competitive, and a lot of companies will treat their employees like s*** because they're "doing them a favor by letting them work on video games."
That said, if you would be okay with a generic software development job a CS degree is probably one of best degrees as far as being employable goes.
-- No I'm not a damn furry. Looney Tunes are different. - Guiga I wanted Sonic/Shadow romance at that time, not sex. - MWE
You really won't ever quit programming as you work towards a CS degree. Ultimately, that's what ties everything you learn in any good CS program together.
But the classes I'm taking now are a lot more theory than programming, to be certain.
From: LordoftheMorons | #006 You shouldn't count on getting into the video game industry. It's extremely competitive, and a lot of companies will treat their employees like s*** because they're "doing them a favor by letting them work on video games."
That said, if you would be okay with a generic software development job a CS degree is probably one of best degrees as far as being employable goes.
Yeah, for the reason you mentioned, and in case something else in the field comes up, that's why I'm doing a CS degree and not a stupid game design / development / whatever degree. The way I see it, if I get the degree and am able to get a job in games, great. If I finish the degree and don't want / can't get a job in games, still great, there are plenty of other things I can do with it.