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angerist · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:38 am Post subject: Career in Programming

Let me first say that I'm a complete idiot in maths. I know that I could work on my maths but do you think it's even worth trying to get into programming at this stage. I'm 15 and I've got a career pathways interview tomorrow and I'm wondering if its worth me mentioning programming.

Eventually I want to go into the Game Development side of programming which is rumored to me the most challenging. Just tell me what you would do if you were in my position?.

Computer systems analyst is my backup plan.

Slugsnack · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:08 am Post subject:

if you are thinking of studying a computer science type course that involves programming then it is not necessary to have a programming background on application. in fact many people have never touched programming when they enter the course

if programming is not a strong point for you then i would concentrate on other general skills like maths, logic, reading up on areas of interest, for example picking up knowledge on computer architecture, etc. etc. since you are interested in game development maybe you could read up the theory on their development and maybe try out some simple things if they interest you but i wouldn't attempt making a really decent full blown game at this stage, it is not particularly beneficial considering the alternatives of what you could do with your time

as long as you do not have a major problem with programming concepts and picking them up then once you hit uni the speed and scope of the content covered does not even compare with anything you could do

in fact, interviewers for this type of subject are not looking for honed programmers that have been programming from the age of 11 and think they know everything about X language. they are looking for academic learning potential, a genuine passion and interest for the subject and yes, maths is very important

ps. i find those career pathways things pretty useless. well at least all the ones i went to when i was younger were pretty useless

angerist · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:22 am Post subject:

I think they're bloody useless as well. But its now compulsory accord to new SACE(South Australian Certificate of Education) requirements. You have to get a c or above in this interview to get your SACE.

This will explain what SACE is:
http://www.dete.sa.gov.au/wallaradistrict/files/links/FutureSaceYear9Flyer.pdf

hcavolsdsadgadsg · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:37 pm Post subject: Re: Career in Programming

Slugsnack · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:20 pm Post subject: Re: Career in Programming

hcavolsdsadgadsg · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:53 pm Post subject:

I wasn't being sarcastic.

Slugsnack · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:59 pm Post subject:

programming is a core component in most computer science courses. regardless, even if he studies some other course, if the course content covers programming then it will not be a prerequisite that he has already done programming in the past which is what i explained

since he intends to do game programming..

angerist · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:21 pm Post subject:

Prerequisites for Computer Graphics are Mathematical Studies.

Computing and Digital Design has no Prerequisites but Assumed knowledge of Mathematical Studies. I cant seem to find any programming related courses.

manc · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:23 pm Post subject:

Slugsnack, what university are you attending?

smartz993 · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:38 pm Post subject:

manc · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:36 pm Post subject:

O deng.

I need to find a college in California with good computer programs >_>