Week 24

The last blog…

Damn it came a lot quicker then what I was expecting…

Well what do I think of the course as a whole?

Like any course it has its strengths and weaknesses, so first I would like to point out it’s strengths.

I think it’s a wonderful opportunity to meet likeminded people that share the same interests and humour. I like the fact that someone actually from the industry is teaching us, there is a difference between someone who knows the industry and someone who thinks they know about the industry.

Despite my complaining I’ve actually grown quite fond of blogging, it’s more fun and relaxed then writing an essay and I’m starting to get a bit more confident with my posts, I also believe that my skills at writing have improved because of them.

As a whole the course mimics the industry it’s teaching us about, it’s creative and enjoyable which is what I want from my course.

Now for the things that I would like to see some improvement in…

The Computers constantly crashing or not having the right programs installed. This was an irritating problem to a lot people, I hated having to switch computers over and over.

I would love to see handouts on the techniques that Joel uses. It’s so easy to miss something the first time round. I’m not suggesting that you have to print out 30+ for everyone in the class, just print one copy and it gives the students to choice to photocopy it for reference, that way it’s a bit more cost effective and I’m sure it would save Joel going over and over a tricky technique to individual students.

Now what I would like to see…

I really want a soft modelling and clay module next year, I believe that this would give us a distinct advantage over the other universities when trying to get a job, also it doesn’t limit us to just getting jobs in game art – we could do animation or set design regarding claymation jobs.

Learning the traditional art skills in good fun but I would also like to learn more about digital art as it’s an area that I want to conquer.

More games would be nice, but I’m betting everyone would say that.

What about a mini fridge…

Or a Bar…. (It’s a good idea..really)

Anyway to sum it all up. I’m really enjoying the course and I’m glad that I decided to come here.

Woo.