Game Programmer Or Designer

[chimmychunger1]

Before i start hi some of you may remember me i was previously known as chimmychunger but i used an old email so i couldnt get a new password after the security issues so i am now here with a new account with my first new post.

 

NOW ON TO THE QUESTION!!!

 

I really want to make games, always have but in 2017 m actually gonna do something about it. Im going to attend AIE (Acadamy of interactive entertainment) here in adelaide australia. Some of their graduates have gone on to make great triple A titles. Anyway I want to be both a game designer and a game programmer basically having the ability to do both (basically i want to be a creative force). I would love to work at somewhere like bethesda or ubisoft. Currently i have about zero knowledge in either area (next year i will be doing a fafe course in game design (Community collage). And i will also be doing some intensive studying and practicing of both game programming and game design.

But in 2017 i will be doing one of these courses, both are pretty expensive about 36k each.

http://www.aie.edu.au/courses/game_programming/advanced_diploma_game_programming

 

http://www.aie.edu.au/courses/game_art_and_design/GameDesign_and_Production

 

 

Which should i choose coz i will only be able to afford to one. Thanks for any help.

[ThatOneRussian]

Being a designer sounds more interesting instead of screwing around with code

[Guest]

Question: do you have ANY programming experience? Or any design experience whatsoever? Do you know any programming languages?

 

Also, sorry to burst your bubble, but I doubt Bethesda and Ubisoft just hire graduates. They have thousands of applications from aspiring programmers and designers, so unless you can really stand out, I doubt you have much chance at getting there.

[8enjicraf2]

Aparently its shit to work for game companies 

 

[eLucid]

Being a designer sounds more interesting instead of screwing around with code

 

This is purely preference. You have to really love math to enjoy coding. Personally, I'd go the designer route as well.

[ThatOneRussian]

Aparently its shit to work for game companies 

 

 

maybe but ReviewTechUSA is an idiot and whos opinion should be ignored

[8enjicraf2]

maybe but ReviewTechUSA is an idiot and whos opinion should be ignored

I don't know, I just found it the other day. What makes you say that?

[chimmychunger1]

Question: do you have ANY programming experience? Or any design experience whatsoever? Do you know any programming languages?

 

Also, sorry to burst your bubble, but I doubt Bethesda and Ubisoft just hire graduates. They have thousands of applications from aspiring programmers and designers, so unless you can really stand out, I doubt you have much chance at getting there.

 

well not straight out of school, id give it a couple years so i can get my experience up

[ThatOneRussian]

I don't know, I just found it the other day. What makes you say that?

that vid is a hint but look at a few other videos and he is such an arsehole

[Philosobyte]

Learn programming. If you fail in your main goal, at least programming skills can be used in another job. Game design, on the other hand, doesn't give you a concrete skillset which is specifically used in other jobs. 

[8enjicraf2]

-snip-

Oh, He reminds me of a slug from that image

[Nonco]

Depends:

 

Do you like problem solving and lots of typing? Go Programmer

 

Are you more creative and artsy? Go Designer

[danomicar]

You should at least gather some knowledge in both areas by taking advantage of sites like codecademy and learn exactly what coding is like. I've had the same aspirations when I was younger but after working through a c++ textbook and observing some college level programming classes, I quickly learned that the math behind programming, specifically game programming is extremely complex and difficult to master. 

 

You really should take advantage of any free resources you can to learn about the technical aspects of a career like this. I'm sorry I have to be blunt but your goals seem a bit naive. 

 

I'm sure you can find free guides on how to construct simple android apps/games if you're looking for a place to start. 

[chimmychunger1]

You should at least gather some knowledge in both areas by taking advantage of sites like codecademy and learn exactly what coding is like. I've had the same aspirations when I was younger but after working through a c++ textbook and observing some college level programming classes, I quickly learned that the math behind programming, specifically game programming is extremely complex and difficult to master. 

 

You really should take advantage of any free resources you can to learn about the technical aspects of a career like this. I'm sorry I have to be blunt but your goals seem a bit naive. 

 

I'm sure you can find free guides on how to construct simple android apps/games if you're looking for a place to start. 

 

yah good idea ill do both as a hobby this year and choose which i like best

[chimmychunger1]

Depends:

 

Do you like problem solving and lots of typing? Go Programmer

 

Are you more creative and artsy? Go Designer

 

well both thats my issue