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Is it possible to get a game diploma/degree through remote study?

CEO355 · 2022-12-18T19:51:53

This thread is a continuation of my discontinued thread. I don't know why it was hijacked then discontinued. I hope this doesn't happen again. If it does, I can always go somewhere else, so it's not the end of the world. Anyway, my initial question was if it was possible to gain a degree or diploma from at home/remote study. I simply do not have the time or resources to study hardcore for years at a school. Plus I would have to move to Edinburgh, Inverness or Glasgow (since I moved to Scotland) to find a decent school that could teach me what I need to know. Even if I was still in the states where I used to live (Taylors, South Carolina) I would've had to move to find such a school anyway, at least as far as I know. Either way, me moving to a completely different place so I don't have to take the bus or train for hours a day just to get to a 2 or 3 hour class isn't feasible. So I thought, why not find an online course instead? But I cannot find anything like that so far. It doesn't have to be UK based, but if it isn't it would need to accommodate international students. All I want to know is, would it be possible to get a degree/diploma from at home study? Even if it takes years, as long as I don't have to go anywhere in person, it would work for me. But I keep seeing other people say a lot of these courses aren't designed to help you get a job, yet they would gladly take your money, so what's the point? How is it even possible to get started? Also I will quote Tom Sloper for continuity: “That's a problem (referring to the fact that I don't have a degree). You didn't answer my other questions. How old are you? Do you have a career, and if so, in what field? You absolutely do need “qualifications” - a degree, a portfolio, work experience…” I am 22 years old and I don't have any of those things. I have no career. I came here for advice on what to do next. How do I get started? I could look into creating a portfolio, but that's about all I can do.

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Started by CEO355 August 18, 2022 12:48 AM

12 comments, last by Tom Sloper 1 year, 6 months ago

Geri

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December 18, 2022 12:13 PM

When we was 11 year olds, we were genuinely wondering what kind of diploma we must get to be able to drive in the Formula 1.

CEO355

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December 18, 2022 05:21 PM

It was funny, but I was looking for a serious answer. So no then. Got it. Anyway, unfortunately for me I cannot afford in person study and even if I could, I would have to move somewhere else just to get more opportunities. I live way far out near the coastline. Plus, it would take at least 3 to 5 years to get anywhere and even if I was taught something substantial, I wouldn't necessarily be prepared for the competition in the marketplace.

At this rate I'm better off just skipping all this bureaucracy and teaching myself. Will it make it harder for me to be hired? Perhaps, but I could also make my own games and do other jobs on the side when I'm just starting out. So, is it really that impossible to get even a diploma or any sort of qualifications whatsoever remotely?

Geri

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December 18, 2022 05:47 PM

Find a quick course in C (probably an online teacher will be enough), then do the old nehe opengl tutorials. Try putting together simple games, such as snake and such, try doing more and more complicated stuff. Once you reach this point, you will precisely know how to continue your research.