Jordan Mac - Career Investigation Timeline
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Updated: 23 Feb 2020
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Jordan MacGrade 12 Courses:
- English U (ENG3U1)
- Advanced Functions U (MHF4U1)
- Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U1)
- Physics U (SPH4U1)
- Chemistry U (SCH4U1)
- Computer Science (ICS4U1)
During personal time, develop and refine
my own coding skills and experiment with
small games.
Additionally, study for and compete in
coding and math competitions.University of Waterloo - Computer Science
- Location: Waterloo, Ontario
- Description:
- 5 Year Program
- I will be learning about various
computer science topics such as
algorithms, machine learning, and
many more
- 2 years of paid work experiences
through co-opCo-op
Company Options:
- Microsoft
- Google
- Small Indie Game Companies
- Bigger Game Companies
(StudioMDHR, Ubisoft, etc)
Example Job Titles:
- Game programmer
- Web developer
- Technical systems analyst
- Research assistant
- Software developer.
After Graduation, create a
small startup and try to
release an indie game with
some friends. If it doesn't
workout after a year, look for
other job opportunities
.Apply and work for small start ups
or indie game companies if the startup
does not work out.- Admission Requirements ............
- Required Courses:
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus and Vectors
- Any Grade 12 U English
- One other 4U course
- Average: Low 90s
- Tuition Per Year: $15,640.
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Grade 11 Courses:
- English U (ENG3U1)
- Functions U (MCR3U1)
- Physics U (SPH3U1)
- Chemistry U (SCH3U1)
- Computer Science (ICS3U1)
- Video Game Production
(IDC3O2)
.- Why I want to go here: ....................
The reason I want to go to
Waterloo to study computer
science is because of their
co-op program as it can
benefit me a ton. As a coder,
I must have enough experience
to back up my skills when I
apply to bigger companies.
During University, develop my own indie game
or personal project. This will allow me to test
and gauge my own skills while also refining my
programming skills.
.Ubisoft
- Title: Gameplay Programmer
- Location:
Ubisoft Toronto Inc.
224 Wallace Avenue. M6H 1V7
Toronto, Ontario
- Working Conditions:
- Code new and existing systems
to meet the intent of the game’s design
- Keep them coherent with existing code
- Develop gameplay tools for large content
teams
- Collaborate with designers and
animators on environments
- Resolve gameplay bugsLater on, apply to bigger companies.
For example Certain Affinity or Torn
Banner Studios- Approximate Salary: $72k but can be increased
- Additional Benefits:
- Disability Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Extended medical insurance
- (Optional) RRSP contribution
- Relocation assistance
- Bonus (If Applicable)
- Minimum required education:
An undergraduate degree in Computer
Science or Software EngineeringTo conclude, after researching about this career
and the various things required to get into the
gaming industry as a programmer, I would say
that I am still interested in pursuing it. Although
my end goal may not be the same which is to
apply to Ubisoft, I may only work my way up to
medium sized companies which may allow me
to show my creative skills and passion for
creating games.Periods
Grade 11Grade 12University
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