ABSTRACT
A:When I was in school, there weren’tmany courses dedicated to computer graphics. I knew that a lot of people in the industry had computer science backgrounds, so that is what I chose to study. I also had an informal art background. That combination of technical and artistic skills has served me well in my career. That mix of artistic and technical challenges is what
appeals to me most about my job. For character artists today, I think it’s still valuable to have a range of skills. It’s not uncommon to be writing code one day, and evaluating the aesthetics of a character the next day. In addition to traditional education, students today have access to excellent resources on the web. From YouTube videos to full courses taught by industry professionals, the options available online are better than ever before. I was able to quickly get up to speed on a game development engine by watching a comprehensive series of video tutorials online. I would encourage students to take advantage of these resources.
