Post Undergrad Comp. Graphics Studies in the U.S.?

AliParr asks: "Having just completed my first degree, BSc Hons Visualization at Teesside University in England, I am considering continuing on to Post-Graduate study. While courses in the United Kingdom are fine, I have always fancied studying abroad, or more specifically, in the states. Finding a course/university seems an overwhelming process however and I'm struggling to know where to start. My interests are Computer Science and Graphics based, with my first degree centering on C++/OpenGL/DirectX and general graphics algorithms. I was wondering if fellow Slashdot readers could give guide me as to the best places to look, and maybe shed some light on their experiences."

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[JustOK]

What about Canada? Lotsa universities here.

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[Anonymous Coward]

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Don't waste your time

[TheSkepticalOptimist]

I honestly, honestly, honestly, have to say that going to univeristy to learn how to program is NOT the best way to get an education. Especially if you want to learn how to program in 3D graphics in DirectX and OpenGL. I actually never heard of ANY university program that caters to these technologies in general, perhaps some business releated college like DeVry might offer a McCourse on the buzz technology of the day.

You can more easily learn C++ and 3D programming simply by doing it, rather then reading about doing it. Get yourself a C++ primer, and the OpenGL Bible or a DirectX book, and simply sit down and spend some time programing on a computer. Create a project, like a 3D interactive game, even if its a Pong clone, and you will learn more then university can offer.

If you don't know how to program in C++, you could take a colledge diploma course, like a 6 month program, so you can beef up your programming skills, but to waste another 3-4 years to get another degree is just that, a waste of time and money.

I find too often that people that don't know what they want to do in life spend way too much time in university, you already got a degree, getting another one may improve your chances of getting a job in the field, but when it comes to 3D graphics and game development, they will look at experience OVER education.

Try and find an entry level job at a 3D animation studio, or game company if you are really serious about getting into this industry, but in the meantime, just start programming now, you will start to get a good feel for the industry in a few months, and if you focus on completing a project like your own FPS or other game concept, you can use that experience to get a job quicker then another 4 year degree