Quote:Original post by NiveouS 1. I'm not sure about my job options would be with such a degree. 2. It is quite an interesting combination, but is so general and broad. 3. I guess my main problem is that I don't know exactly what is my passion... Will have to think/experiment/decide. 4. Doing a job I dislike is not an option for me
1. ANY degree can open up MANY job options for you. NO particular degree will shackle you to a particular set of job options (exception: medical degree, and even then you have non-medical options). Stop thinking that a particular degree will limit your options! Whoever told you that was a stinking liar. You can tell him I said so (even if it was you who told you that). 2. "Interesting" is GREAT!!! So WHAT if it's "general and broad"??? 3. YES. Try doing stuff. Take a "general and broad" education to discover where your passions lie. Believe me -- I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life either when I was your age. I just chose a school based on "interests" since I didn't know my "passions." 4. Stop wasting your time and our time fretting over what you DON'T want. Huge waste of time. Just stop it!!
NiveouS, is it possible to transfer to a course that is more practical than theoretical? For example, here in the UK you can often transfer from Computer Science to Software Engineering.
Tom: I guess for programming a Computer Science degree is required by a good few companies, but for other position it looks fairy open. I guess I assumed or heard based on the fact a lot of companies require a CS degree it applied to most positions.
Kylotan: Well, I will see. Was thinking that, but at my current university, this would not be an option. Don't think they offer a SE degrees, they just offer CS with a specialization in SE. I will be looking at other Universitys though, and in the UK. Though I think UCAS deadline is either passed or just about to, don't think there will be enough time to decide/apply.
[Edited by - NiveouS on January 19, 2010 9:58:17 AM]
So, I did some research, and thinking about doing Animation/3D Modeling. Now, there is a program through the SAE Institute (http://www.sae.edu/) offering Animation. They have a campus at my home country (South Africa), and offer a "National Certificate in Animation." Now apparently, this certificate is worth 50% of a Bachelors degree at one of their campuses who offer degrees. So basically, after the year, I can transfer to another campus in Europe or Australia, and complete a Bachelors degree. They offer degrees in association with Middlesex University apparently. Slightly doubting accreditation there.
Now my real major incentive in switching towards this program, is how cheep it is. As it stands, as going to a University as an international student in Canada, I'm paying upwards of $34 000 CAD / year. And every program is 4 years. In South Africa I would be paying almost nothing in comparison, as a resident. And of course I've also always been interested in 3D Animation Design, good way to get an introduction and see if I really want to pursue it. There are no Universities there that I really want to attend either, thats why I chose Canada.
So, what I want to ask if anybody knows about SAE Institute? And, if I wanted to do this, would this be a good idea? This does involve switching out of the traditional university, but saves me so much money.
Also, they give a "Bachelors of Interactive Entertainment (Major in Animation)" - I have never heard of such a Bachelor degree, so also doubting its credibility. The degree is earned in 2 years, accelerated. But, really unsure. Looks almost to perfect to be true, if you know what I mean.
They start in May, which is even better, don't need to wait 8 months until I start University again.
Thanks,
[Edited by - NiveouS on January 24, 2010 11:56:08 PM]
