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what classes should I take in college for app/game development?
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Moushumi’s Answer
Hey! In order to become a good app developer or a game developer, you need to have good coding and designing skills. I would suggest that you need to take the following classes:
1. Data structures and algorithms
2. Database management
3. Graphics and Animation design
4. Operating System and computer networking
Choose a programming language depending on what interests you. For example, Java or Kotlin for Android App development, Swift or Objective C for iOS apps, C or C++ for game development. For web apps you can choose any programming language that you like. Hope this helps! Happy coding!
1. Data structures and algorithms
2. Database management
3. Graphics and Animation design
4. Operating System and computer networking
Choose a programming language depending on what interests you. For example, Java or Kotlin for Android App development, Swift or Objective C for iOS apps, C or C++ for game development. For web apps you can choose any programming language that you like. Hope this helps! Happy coding!
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David’s Answer
Disclaimer: I'm an indie dev on my free time. I've never worked on the industry.
Game development is a very broad field, so I'll give you the generalist classes.
In addition to programming/computer science classes, you should take:
- Linear Algebra
- Mechanics (Physics)
- Drawing/Painting/Visual Arts classes
- Graphics Design
- Art theory
- Computer Graphics
- Music Theory
You can try making a game or part of one by yourself, and learn the specific things you need for what you want to do in your game:
Get comfortable with a game engine:
- Unity 3D (Simpler, Better place to start for programmers)
- Unreal Engine (Feature-rich, Better place to start for non-programmers)
And with a 3D Modelling app:
- Blender
- 3DS Max
- Sculptura (iPad)
A 3D painting app:
- Z-Brush
- Substance painter
A drawing app/photo editor:
- Procreate (iPad)
- Photoshop
- Sketchbook
- GIMP
An audio editor:
- Audacity
- Garage Band
Of course, you don't have to do everything by yourself, so you can specialize on what you find interesting.
Game development is a very broad field, so I'll give you the generalist classes.
In addition to programming/computer science classes, you should take:
- Linear Algebra
- Mechanics (Physics)
- Drawing/Painting/Visual Arts classes
- Graphics Design
- Art theory
- Computer Graphics
- Music Theory
You can try making a game or part of one by yourself, and learn the specific things you need for what you want to do in your game:
Get comfortable with a game engine:
- Unity 3D (Simpler, Better place to start for programmers)
- Unreal Engine (Feature-rich, Better place to start for non-programmers)
And with a 3D Modelling app:
- Blender
- 3DS Max
- Sculptura (iPad)
A 3D painting app:
- Z-Brush
- Substance painter
A drawing app/photo editor:
- Procreate (iPad)
- Photoshop
- Sketchbook
- GIMP
An audio editor:
- Audacity
- Garage Band
Of course, you don't have to do everything by yourself, so you can specialize on what you find interesting.