On Aug 19, 2008, at 5:25 PM, Anthony Pace wrote:
Do you have a degree related to computer science? if not, how difficult is it getting jobs programming AS3 without one?
I think comp sci is much more geared toward software and computer engineering, as opposed to programming for rich media.
Personally, I went to school for optical engineering and physics. I dropped out senior year, second semester, to start my own interactive/ web company. Ten years later and I'm now a 3d vfx artist - certainly a difference from where I started.
I definitely believe that my education has had a profound effect in my career choice and overall skill level in my niche. I do wish I completed my degree, at the very least for the feel-good aspect.
A degree in some field of new media study and course work that has a fair amount of interactive (programming and design included) may get you further than a comp sci degree.
Actionscript development is not just programming. It requires both sides of the brain to do well because much of what you do when programming in Flash has a direct visual effect.
just my 0.02. good luck! -jon _______________________________________________ Flashcoders mailing list [email protected] http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
