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12/13/2012 7:45:44 PM
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Art School
Hey guys,
I'm currently finishing my last year of highschool and I'm really interested in the field of Game Art (mostly concept art). I've seen the requirements posted on the Bungie jobs, and I'm wondering if anyone could tell which schools can help me meet those requirements. I've asked some people in the Industry and some say you just need a kickass portfolio and not neccessarily formal schooling. Others say it helps to have a computer science degree/formal art schooling. If any of you fine people can give me some pointers on schools or what I need to get a job, that would be great!
Thanks
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Making sketchbooks of both hand drawn and digital art is a good idea. Making an online blog showcasing your work is always good for employers too. Going to uni will help improve you skills and more importantly give you a better understanding of the techniques and thought process behind making good art. Its not just about the piece of paper you get handed at the end.
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It all really depends on what you want to do, how skilled you are, and how hard you are willing to work, OP. Your best bet is to do some research on your own about art schools and the courses they offer in order to get a better understanding of what you need to do. After that, make a decision for yourself and be prepared to work your butt off. Good luck and best wishes!
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It all depends on your work ethic and drawing skills. DigiPen can help you become a concept artist, but it's all up to you in the end. I suggest spending a lot of time when it comes to considering future carriers and colleges. Being an artist in the game industry seems really cool, but it's a -blam!- load of work to get there at DigiPen. I'm personally a BFA at DigiPen and have been worked to the bone this last semester. As far as DigiPen goes, it's a Machine. It takes experienced artists, and beat's the living -blam!- out of them to prepare them for the industry. [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Remorazz Do you guys think DigiPen would be a good school for budding concept artists? They have degrees specifically for Digital Arts.[/quote]
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Do you guys think DigiPen would be a good school for budding concept artists? They have degrees specifically for Digital Arts.
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I then you should pursue video game art in [url=http://listverse.com/2008/12/07/11-artists-working-in-unusual-media/]one of these mediums.[/url] You cant go wrong!
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More important than a school is your portfolio. So, do concepts for random awesome things no one has ever seen before. Do you have anything to show us your skills?
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While you should continue to pursue concept art, don't get dead set on getting a degree at a strictly art school. Look at local and state universities; they most likely offer programming and other degrees that could help you break into the gaming industry. and best part of all? its cheaper. like 50 to 75% cheaper (over 4 years) than a fine arts school. What a developer will most likely look for in an interview is dedication, proof that you were able to pick a program and stick with it for four years. They will pay more attention to that then the name of your degree. If you are looking into Art colleges to actually help or improve your artistic abilities; look into art communities, gallery classes, or live drawing sessions instead. Sources: $120k debt, BFA Cornish College of the Arts. If I failed to answer anything, keep asking questions, I'd be happy to help.
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Woops, just read the one about Concept Art. My bad :P
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I've read through those before and I never really found anything to help answer my questions.
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