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My Situation and Teesside University!

ashinmandal · 2010-06-23T23:34:16

Hello!I am hoping this is the right place to write what I am about to write.So. I want to make games for a living. Though, I don't feel I worked hard enough for it so far. But I am 21 years old and I want to make it happen.I'll be completing my undergraduate studies this year in Computer Science and Engineering. I know the best way to get into making games is to get a job where I'll be remotely related to making games. Also that, my subject is relevant enough for me start applying for jobs in the gaming industry. But there are two problems:1) I come from a more or less non-game country - India. (Yes, I have read all the FAQs)2) My skills are not good enough. I have a clear idea about Object Oriented Programming. I know my C and my CPP. But no substantial game development experience as such.So after a lot of thought. I thought perhaps I should look for a gaming job in a game country. But the chances of that working out are.. well pretty much impossible. So, I decided maybe I should go for further education in a country which does have a gaming scenario and further studies will also give me the time to catch up with what I missed during my undergrads. Calculating many constraints (financial and relevance to games), I considered MSc Computer Games Programming in Teesside University (UK). I even got a conditional offer from them. This is the link to the course: http://bit.ly/9DNEB8So, the questions:1) Will this course help me enough to achieve what I want to? (Considering I do put in the effort required)2) There are some game jobs in my country (the ones which I am aware of) and most of them make flash games or mobile games. Should I try for one of these jobs in my country instead? Would this experience be of any value if I seek a job amongst the "known" game development companies?3) I know Codemasters and many others are from UK. But is UK a good choice to seek employment in gaming as a fresher?4) Maybe this question is just redundant, but I still want to put it here. Considering my situation and where I stand right now and the country I come from, is it wise for me to invest in this course and relocate myself to United Kingdom? The money spent on this course, would it be worth it? (Again considering that I do put in the required effort in the coursework)That's about it. I apologize if I have been vague, unnecessary or stupid anywhere.AshinIrrelevant Statement - I am experimenting with Unity 3D presently.[Edited by - ashinmandal on June 1, 2010 7:53:21 PM]

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Started by ashinmandal June 01, 2010 05:20 PM

11 comments, last by Tom Sloper 14 years ago

way2lazy2care

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June 05, 2010 01:00 PM

Quote: Original post by Katie
It would also make it easier to get hired if you're here; it's an awful lot easier to catch a train across the country for an interview than a plane from another continent.

It's also almost 100% easier to get an interview there, as it's usually not worth the money to get someone from a different country to relocate for an entry level position.

tekace

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June 23, 2010 10:01 PM

Hi Friends

im from india.......Im new to this site,im interested in doing ms in game programming...in uk.....can anyone help me out of this...which is the best college in uk for doing game prog..will we get a job after the completion of the course.......can anyone give ur skype id so that i ll cal u in skype.....

Tom Sloper

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June 23, 2010 11:34 PM

Quote: Original post by tekace
1. Im new to this site,
2. im interested in doing ms in game programming...in uk.....can anyone help me out of this...which is the best college in uk for doing game prog..
3. will we get a job after the completion of the course.......
4. can anyone give ur skype id so that i ll cal u in skype.....

1. You should start a new thread rather than tack your own topic onto an old thread. I'm closing this one so you can start over again. I recommend that when you start the new discussion topic, you use a different writing style. It's easier to read if you write short sentences that always end with just one period and always begin with a capital letter. Other than that, I won't give you grief about your English (since it is not your primary language).
2. "View Forum FAQ" (above) before you write your new thread, and ask a different (more focused) question.
3. None of us can predict the future!
4. Rather than jump straight to Skype, why don't you give our forum a little more of a chance. First, read the FAQs. Then start a newer cleaner post (one all your own rather than hijacking an old one). Then let it play out for a while. You have lots of time. Be patient.

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