Ian Mack
April 10th, 2005, 08:09 PM
I have been running this over in my mind long enough and I still find myself unable to decide. So I'm just going to write what's in my head and see what happens.
I have applied to three schools and been accepted to all of them.
Max The Mutt (http://www.maxthemutt.com)
Emily Carr Institute of the Arts. (http://www.eciad.bc.ca)
Van Arts (http://www.vanarts.com)
Max the Mutt:
A private college in Toronto, this small school features class sizes of 16-20 and an excellent teaching staff with industry experience ie.The Incredibles. It is 4yrs @ 6,500 a year = $26,000.
Emily Carr:
This school is in Vancouver (a city that I think I would enjoy more than Toronto). The feel of the school more like a university where I would come out of it with a degree in animation. I know the least about this school's teachers. 4 yrs @ 4,500 a year = $18,000.
VanArts:
Also in Vancouver, this program is an 11month intensive in Game Art & Design. Class sizes are also around 15-20 people. It is in a very good location as Rock Star North has an office across the street and there are several other game studios in the area (including EA). 1yr = $20,000.
I am a game designer except for the fact that I don't know where to start. Animation or start with game design, which will benefit me more in my goal? Would a 1yr course be better for me than spending the next 4yrs as a student? These are just a few of the questions rolling around in my head. If you have read this far and have anything to add to my debate over these schools, then I thank you.
I have applied to three schools and been accepted to all of them.
Max The Mutt (http://www.maxthemutt.com)
Emily Carr Institute of the Arts. (http://www.eciad.bc.ca)
Van Arts (http://www.vanarts.com)
Max the Mutt:
A private college in Toronto, this small school features class sizes of 16-20 and an excellent teaching staff with industry experience ie.The Incredibles. It is 4yrs @ 6,500 a year = $26,000.
Emily Carr:
This school is in Vancouver (a city that I think I would enjoy more than Toronto). The feel of the school more like a university where I would come out of it with a degree in animation. I know the least about this school's teachers. 4 yrs @ 4,500 a year = $18,000.
VanArts:
Also in Vancouver, this program is an 11month intensive in Game Art & Design. Class sizes are also around 15-20 people. It is in a very good location as Rock Star North has an office across the street and there are several other game studios in the area (including EA). 1yr = $20,000.
I am a game designer except for the fact that I don't know where to start. Animation or start with game design, which will benefit me more in my goal? Would a 1yr course be better for me than spending the next 4yrs as a student? These are just a few of the questions rolling around in my head. If you have read this far and have anything to add to my debate over these schools, then I thank you.