Jordan Mac - Career Investigation Timeline

Jordan Mac

Grade 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-op

Co-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 bugs

Later 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 Engineering

To 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.

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