FrEaK Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Omgawd... Someone help me with this <No cursing.>, I'm thinking of taking as follows... Biology 12 History 12 English 12 Computer Programming 11 ICT - Digital Media Development 11 Computer Programming 12 - Game Design and one more provincial exam course... I live in BC Canada so this is like a course similar to socials, science, or math... I hate math so thats a big no-no, I was thinking about taking an online course called Comparative Civilization 12... I heard that programming courses are really boring, but I really think I would enjoy them; however, would being in a grade 11 class kinda suck? Is programming something quite difficult to learn... C++ etc.. Quote Site: RIP =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lionhearted Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Not especially...I took some Java and C++ in high school...they seemed moderately difficult back then, but that was only because I had not gotten used to all the concepts and stuff. As a junior in college (computer information science major) I don't think it's as difficult now. Besides, if you have a cool teacher like I did in high school, you can do all sorts of fun stuff with computers. As for your last class, pick something that you enjoy that you think you might major in in college. Hope this helps! Quote My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh181830 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 i <3 math... its so freakin easy... not <3 but i dont really care about math... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainshadow Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 The only thing that actually stays in my brain after the test is geometry. Quote Do not click! Time flies when you're eating a donut. My dA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrEaK Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 math is just not my thing, I was also looking at a course called Animation 12 the description for this goes as follows... "Students will learn the ability to identify, describe, analyze, interpret and make judgments about the visual elements and principles of art and design as used in animation. In animation 12, students may choose to explore the curriculum in either 2D(hand drawn) or 3D animation. The course will be delivered in a way that simulated what is done in the real workforce at an animation studio and expose students to the skills that will prepare them for post secondary" Description for Comp. programming 12 "Computer programming through game design. This advanced course is designed to develop your programming skills through the exciting process of video game design. We are fortunate that Vancouver offers exciting career opportunities in this area and this course can give you the start you need for post-secondary education in this area. Modern game design involves both a high level of programming and animation skill, thus some background in both these areas is beneficial for students wanting to attempt any 3D game programming. The course will consist primarily of a large scale project culminating in a working video game." - Requires Computer Programming 11, Digital Media Development 11, and Math 11 recommended. Now, after reading that I think Programming would be a better career choice for my area, and something I sort of know about(ok only a little) But Animation seems like it would be kind of cool, but un-beneficial to my life... I'm going to read up on the requirements for both these courses in a univ. or college or institute ARGH! Computer programming in the univ. I want to go to requires Math 12 C+ or Math 12 Applications B Quote Site: RIP =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lionhearted Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I took a class in high school like the computer programming class you're talking about...the final project was to create some sort of game...it took me about 3000 lines of code...after a year in college I rewrote it just for the heck of it...it's now about 500 lines of code...you can actually play it here http://www.sbuniv.edu/~491019/dodgeball ... ctions.htm Quote My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrEaK Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 that ****'s hard... are you still in college? if not, what do you do for a living? Quote Site: RIP =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lionhearted Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Na, I'm a junior in college...taking computer information science as a major...which basically means it's computer science, except they took out all the math and replaced it with business . It's not too tough once you figure out concepts, but there's still stuff that's lightyears away from what I can do. Quote My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrEaK Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 Na, I'm a junior in college...taking computer information science as a major...which basically means it's computer science, except they took out all the math and replaced it with business . It's not too tough once you figure out concepts, but there's still stuff that's lightyears away from what I can do. sorry for the questions but, howlong do you plan to spend in college? and what do you plan to do after? Quote Site: RIP =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lionhearted Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 No problem. I plan to graduate on time (may '08 ) with a bachelor's in CIS...I know I'll have a job when I graduate...I could go pretty much anywhere...Google, Cerner, Associated Electric Cooperative Inc, Walmart ISD...any sort of big company with a need for computer people. I've been thinking about staying in college for a little longer to pick up my MBA, but we'll see... Quote My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrEaK Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 No problem. I plan to graduate on time (may '08 ) with a bachelor's in CIS...I know I'll have a job when I graduate...I could go pretty much anywhere...Google, Cerner, Associated Electric Cooperative Inc, Walmart ISD...any sort of big company with a need for computer people. I've been thinking about staying in college for a little longer to pick up my MBA, but we'll see... last question, I know it seems odd, but I like to compare colleges prices, howmuch you pay a semester/year? Quote Site: RIP =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lionhearted Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Well, I go to a private institution (http://www.sbuniv.edu) and so it costs me about $19,000 a year. Ick. Quote My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainshadow Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Well, I go to a private institution (http://www.sbuniv.edu) and so it costs me about $19,000 a year. Ick. Wow...I don't have that kinda money...good thing I don't need it for awhile yet. Quote Do not click! Time flies when you're eating a donut. My dA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrEaK Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 **** that pricey, you get any scholarship? Quote Site: RIP =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lionhearted Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Yeah, that's how I'm paying for college! Academic scholarships...there's ABSOLUTELY no freaking way I could pay that by myself...my parents aren't the most affluent... Quote My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrEaK Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 Well, I hope I'm heading the right path in life, thanks for all the help lion then again, maybe that animation course is the way to go, I would rather design some like "Kozo" than create the code that makes the program that makes Kozo... Creating characters and such for a video game does seem like it would suit me better than learning the complicated steps behind programming... ugh, I just don't know. But then again, what college in BC Canada offers a course on creating 3D animations... pasjfn9ubn2t09nhb31q0tb Quote Site: RIP =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lionhearted Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Good luck with your decisions...if you want to know anything else, just ask! Quote My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltBait Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 FrEaK, I have edited several of your posts on this thread. Please stop cussing. This is an "all ages" board. Thanks. Quote Click to play: Download: BoltBait's Plugin Pack | CodeLab | and how about a Computer Dominos Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrEaK Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 FrEaK, I have edited several of your posts on this thread. Please stop cussing. This is an "all ages" board. Thanks. My apologies, stress is getting to me... Quote Site: RIP =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltBait Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 "stress?" How old are you?* You don't know "stress"... Just wait until you get married... *(Don't answer that) Quote Click to play: Download: BoltBait's Plugin Pack | CodeLab | and how about a Computer Dominos Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkbark00 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 "stress?" How old are you?* You don't know "stress"...Just wait until you get married... *(Don't answer that) What's wrong with marriage? Quote Take responsibility for your own intelligence. -Rick Brewster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltBait Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 "stress?" How old are you?* You don't know "stress"...Just wait until you get married... *(Don't answer that) What's wrong with marriage? It's everything that comes with marriage that causes stress... But, at least, marriage also comes with "stress relief" Quote Click to play: Download: BoltBait's Plugin Pack | CodeLab | and how about a Computer Dominos Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkbark00 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 "stress?" How old are you?* You don't know "stress"...Just wait until you get married... *(Don't answer that) What's wrong with marriage? It's everything that comes with marriage that causes stress... But, at least, marriage also comes with "stress relief" Stress relief, hmm? Are you referring to the 40 hours a week you get to spend away from your wife, or the 2 minutes you spend with your wife? Quote Take responsibility for your own intelligence. -Rick Brewster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lionhearted Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Speaking as a single white male, you guys aren't putting marriage in a very positive light... Quote My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkbark00 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Speaking as a single white male, you guys aren't putting marriage in a very positive light... Marriage is awesome! Best decision I ever made. Doing so broke wasn't the best decision I ever made... Quote Take responsibility for your own intelligence. -Rick Brewster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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