I''m about to start college this fall and was wondering if there are any specific courses one would need to take that have any relation to or about programming Video Games? I plan on majoring in Computer Programming with a minor in Software Engineering and/or Computer Sciences. Does anyone know of the courses involved with these or if there are any specific courses that I would need to take to help me with the aspects of programming games? ~Diamondhawk

Thanks for the link. it helped some but not as much as I''d have hoped for. It just tells me to do what I was planning on a, B.S in Computer Science and or Software Engineering along with a minor in Programming. Currently trying to find some online books to download on C++ because well...due to paying for a car, I have no money to even try to buy any books and compilers on C++ and game design.

Oh, and dont feel bad about making me feel ignored Deadline, I''m used to it. Lots of people ignore me, thats why I stayed holed up next to my baby (this computer) almost 24/7 when I''m not searching for a part time job.

~Diamondhawk

Well you definately want to get a couple math classes. I don''t know how much calculus has helped me in game programming so far, but you definately probably want to take at least 2 of those. Also linear algebra is great. Take some physics. As far as computer classes go, I think the best ones I''ve had so far was one that worked with assembly, a network programming one, and an operating systems course. Although basically all I learned in the last two you can be learned by searching for tutorials on sockets and threads over the internet, but hey there easy credits. I''m signed up for an AI class in the fall and I''m guessing that will be useful for game programming. But really in most colleges you can''t really learn game programming by taking classes, its all on your own (at least in my experience). Have fun in school.

-lao

Oh, and since you said you were strapped for cash. You should check out if your college has a microsoft technology group there. You can check out www.studentdev.net to see if they do. They give out all kinds of free stuff, pretty much anything microsoft makes, best thing though is they can get you a copy of visual studio for free.
Good Luck,
-lao