New York University

[grinch]

Hey guys,
Now, eventhough I am still a freshman in high school, I've been thinking of coleges to go to. I recieved this big book for New York University in my mail a couple days ago, and I foung some interesting courses in it.
They had advanced Photoshop and Flash classes, and some Administration in Red Hat Linux too. They had many other classes that seemed to appeal to my talent and taste.
I was wondering, if anyone knew any more about this college, or any other reccomended ones! thanks ;)

[.Matt]

Arizona State University.. umm im pretty sure this is a high-school but im not sure if its a college or not..

go check it out

try:

http://www.asu.edu

- Matt :D

[prstudio]

Arizona State University - would be a college - definetly not a high school.

[.Matt]

lol.. alright thx im only 14.. looking for high-schools lol

anyways.. its a reallly good high-school, my cousin is going to go there.

I Think that there mainly into space an science.

- Matt :mu:

[nobody]

If you're only a freshman I wouldn't really bother looking at colleges too deeply just yet. By the time you're half way through your junior year your ideas of what you want to do and your understanding of what it actually takes to get into colleges and what not will drastically change. So just sort of keep track of one's that interest you and all, but don't really worry about it too much yet. Enjoy yourself while you still can.

[mdipi]

Arizona State University.. umm im pretty sure this is a high-school but im not sure if its a college or not..

go check it out

try:

http://www.asu.edu

- Matt :D

Are you kidding me? ASU, how would that be a high school? University...that alone should tell you what it is.

Your 14, so am i, and you dont know what a university is. And ASU, your from Arizona.

@Sergi: I have heard of it, fromw hat i heard its not half bad man.

edit:

lol.. alright thx im only 14.. looking for high-schools lol

anyways.. its a reallly good high-school, my cousin is going to go there.

I Think that there mainly into space an science.

- Matt :mu:

If your cousin goes there, then he would be in college, but you say its a good high school?

holy crap....

[.Matt]

lol i just wasnt sure and i didnt want u guys to think im a complete idiot if i said that a University was a High-School.. sorry lol


my cousin is going to go there

Is Going to Go There* hes in highschool, softmore

and dude im not sure i just know that he is going to go there. thats what he told me (he didnt tell me it was a high-school.)

[asphaltcowboy]

i just wasnt sure and i didnt want u guys to think im a complete idi--
too late :sure:

[.Matt]

... :huh:

[mdipi]

i read he goes there :-/

Are you a freshman?

[mlk]

They had advanced Photoshop and Flash classes

Believe me 10 days trolling kirupaforum is worth more than 300 days of 'Flash' and 'advanced Photoshop' classes'...

I don't know; for once I feel that I should rather go to a private institute if i were to learn more of that; I feel that public school have to make sure everyone knows everything - it's laggy... Consider talking to people who have done such course...

(Gawd im a bit contradictory too; i should be attend digital animation public courses next year in the uk -- dunno if it's going to be worth it...)

[Maxtr0sity]

too late :sure: Double ditto.

[grinch]

Ok thanks for all the help guys,
I appreciate what y'all offered.
I guess I am looking a little too deep into colleges at this point, but I just wanted to share what I was thinking about.
I already know much about PS and flash, and maya, but I'm not sure on one thing : If I would compete these classes, wouldn't I get some sort of degree stating about PS, flash or Maya?
Like if I went to a job offering and they saw that I knew these programs, wouldn't they accept me,instead of not having one. Sorry, I don't really know how this whole thing works, ;) , just trying to understand the concept :D. Thanks

[asphaltcowboy]

Speaking as 3D computer animation student: A degree is not always essential to get into the industry - someone with a degree and a really bad demoreel isn't likely to stand up against someone without a degree and an amazing demoreel. So, the degree isn't everything. Anyone and everyone can be taught to use computers and 3d packages. Not everyone has 'the eye'. Employers have to be able to see natural creative flair and an eye for such things. Obviously, a degree in the subject combined with natural creativity is the best combination and will leave you in the best position to be employed as the degree will show that you can use 3d packages and have relevant skills/education :)

Of course, if you're not interested in 3d animation (just read 'Maya' so I typed..), then this paragraph is a waste of your time.. STOP READING IT ALREADY! :D

[dr.ew]

hey, you should check out some canadian universities for new media B.A's...they have great programs at both McMaster University (which is near Toronto) and Simon Fraser University (out west near Vancouver) in multimedia and interactive arts. At McMaster, you can take classes that focus on html,xml, flash, <<AS, photoshop, maya, and final cut pro/premiere/after effects, alongside more academic and theory based material. Sure, you can learn tonnes of technical and know how stuff from online tutorials n forums, especially at places like kirupa, but you miss out on important design and media theory that will allow you to go about your work in a critical way...Plus, a 3 or four year program will give you plenty of opportunity to hone your design skills, make some really good contacts, and create some great projects, and will give you a nice piece of paper and a couple of captial letters after your name that will open the doors to better jobs in long run, and give you intellectual credibility. ($$) Stay in skool, kiddies!! =]

[telekinesis]

I'm enrolled in next semester at ASU.

It is far from a High School! Ever watch college football?

I am already in college, but I am at a community college to get basic credits out of the way for cheap.

[grinch]

Oh I see I see,
yeah the biggest thing I'm going for is video game modeling with Maya. I know many college's have them, but does McMaster?
I've heard of the Academy of Arts college, in magazines, and it looks like some place I would just love to go to.
Does anyone know about this?

[mdipi]

I'm enrolled in next semester at ASU.

It is far from a High School! Ever watch college football?

I am already in college, but I am at a community college to get basic credits out of the way for cheap.

Congrats man, a kid at my school, his sister goes there.

[mlk]

hey, you should check out some canadian universities for new media B.A's...they have great programs at both McMaster University (which is near Toronto) and Simon Fraser University (out west near Vancouver) in multimedia and interactive arts. At McMaster, you can take classes that focus on html,xml, flash, <<AS, photoshop, maya, and final cut pro/premiere/after effects, alongside more academic and theory based material. Sure, you can learn tonnes of technical and know how stuff from online tutorials n forums, especially at places like kirupa, but you miss out on important design and media theory that will allow you to go about your work in a critical way...Plus, a 3 or four year program will give you plenty of opportunity to hone your design skills, make some really good contacts, and create some great projects, and will give you a nice piece of paper and a couple of captial letters after your name that will open the doors to better jobs in long run, and give you intellectual credibility. ($$) Stay in skool, kiddies!! =]

But gaaaaaaaaaaawd they're expensive. I know they make incredibly good work and students are often rewarded at awards - but they've got to come for rich families =)