paulh@eleazar.dartmouth.edu (Paul Haban) (06/24/89)
Greetings Netland, Being that I am in the position to plan out my undergraduate academic career, I would like to modify my college planning to allow me a position within the computer graphics community. So, here I am soliciting opinion as to what avenues to venture down. For instance, what do most companies look for in a recent college graduate? What looks good within the industry? Is grad school a necessary evil in computer graphics??? Inquiring Minds Want To Know! Thank You Paul Haban Disclaimer: Jeez, I am not important enough to afford a real disclaimer...
stroyan@hpfcdc.HP.COM (Mike Stroyan) (06/27/89)
> Being that I am in the position to plan out my undergraduate > academic career, I would like to modify my college planning to allow me > a position within the computer graphics community. > Paul Haban The most recent SIGGRAPH newsletter is a special issue on "Careers in Computer Graphics". It just showed up in my mailbox, so there is probably a copy in your local campus library right now. It contains descriptions of many fields in computer graphics, suggested education, and companies that employ such people. Check it out. Mike Stroyan, stroyan@hpfcla.hp.com
spencer@eecs.umich.edu (Spencer W. Thomas) (06/27/89)
In article <14063@dartvax.Dartmouth.EDU> paulh@eleazar.dartmouth.edu (Paul Haban) writes:
Greetings Netland,
Being that I am in the position to plan out my undergraduate
academic career, I would like to modify my college planning to allow me
a position within the computer graphics community.
Funny you should ask. Just today I received the February(!) 1989
issue of Computer Graphics (the publication of ACM SIGGRAPH). It is a
special issue, devoted to "Careers in Computer Graphics". It includes
an essay about computer graphics and c.g. careers, a list of
categories of jobs, several "career profiles" (of real people),
information about colleges and universities, information about various
companies, and advice on job hunting.
You can order copies from
ACM Order Dept.
P.O. Box 64145
Baltimore Maryland 21264
(301)528-4261
Member price: $12.75
Non-member price: $17.00
ACM Order Number: 429-891
Or, check around your department, there is probably somebody who is a
member of SIGGRAPH, and who will have a copy.
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=Spencer (spencer@eecs.umich.edu)aden@orion.UUCP (Michael Aden) (06/29/89)
In article <SPENCER.89Jun26162655@spline.eecs.umich.edu> spencer@eecs.umich.edu (Spencer W. Thomas) writes: >In article <14063@dartvax.Dartmouth.EDU> paulh@eleazar.dartmouth.edu (Paul Haban) writes: > > Greetings Netland, > Being that I am in the position to plan out my undergraduate > academic career, I would like to modify my college planning to allow me > a position within the computer graphics community. > >Funny you should ask. Just today I received the February(!) 1989 >issue of Computer Graphics (the publication of ACM SIGGRAPH). It is a >special issue, devoted to "Careers in Computer Graphics". It includes >an essay about computer graphics and c.g. careers, a list of >categories of jobs, several "career profiles" (of real people), >information about colleges and universities, information about various >companies, and advice on job hunting. It may not be fair to pre-judge the CG article without first reading it, but I'd like to add my impression as a member of the computer graphics community. As a journal tied closely to academia (and a fine journal it is when it comes out), CG might place more of a premium on a Master's than others might. The best advice I could think of would be: 1 - get some graphics experience (classes are OK, but real experience is much better). 2 - target a few companies you think you'd like to work for and call them up to see what they look for in their preferred candidate. Different companies have different cultures: some prefer good solid experience while others prefer more schooling(I prefer the former). 3 - Some companies have summer student programs, which is an enormous win for both you and them, regardless of whether you get an advanced degree. I must admit that I see more and more candidates with master's degrees but green is green: I'll hire a BS+2 over an MS anyday (other things being equal). Good luck whatever you do, graphics is where its at! Michael Aden Versatec, Inc. Personal Unrelated Net Tirade: "You'd think a degree or two would teach you folks how to run a spell-checker (or use a dictionary)! (been a while since you saw that one, huh? :-) ____________________________________ {ames,pyramid,vsi1,uunet}!versatc!aden "All ramblings contained herein are sorely my own."
rick@hanauma (Richard Ottolini) (06/29/89)
Graphics is a tool used in associated with other disciplines: entertainment, commerce, art, science, engineering. Therefore go for BREADTH in your academic career and master one these associated disciplines in conjunction with computer graphics and you'll have superior career possibilities.
stephan%grimalkin@Sun.COM (Stephan R. Keith) (10/17/89)
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
CAREERS IN COMPUTER GRAPHICS
1990
Career Profile Papers
The ACM SIGGRAPH Education Committee is currently preparing its second
edition of the Computer Graphics Career Handbook. SIGGRAPH members and
educators responded favorably to the first edition. In the second, we
wish to incorporate their suggestions, making the Handbook a more
comprehensive source document.
We are looking for a broad spectrum of career profiles in the various
computer graphics application areas, and representing varying educa-
tional backgrounds and experience levels. Your input in solicited.
Please submit a two to four typewritten page description of your com-
puter graphics career for publication consideration. Unfortunately,
because of printing costs and space limitations, we will not be able to
use all submittals in the Handbook. However, if your profile is
selected, you will receive a release/clearance form by June 1, 1990.
We seek papers which fit within the following broad categories:
Career Profile Papers
ART AND ANIMATION
Fine and General Arts
Animation
Advertising
CAD/CAM/CAE
VLSI Design
Solids Modeling
Cartography
Any form which utilizes computer graphics
PRESENTATION GRAPHICS
Desktop Publishing
Business Graphics
Corporate Communications
SIMULATION
Real Time Systems
Simulations with Graphics Output
SYSTEMS
Systems Design
Hardware (i.e., workstations, graphics terminals)
Software (i.e., graphics packages, GKS, PHIGS, PEX, etc.)
OTHERS
Marketing
Sales
Technical Writers
Educators
Professionals in these categories may be characterized as follows:
USER individuals who uses computer graphics in their job
DESIGNER individuals who design and/or construct hardware,
software and/or systems to do computer graphics
CONSULTANT individuals who advise, assist or implement
computer graphic hardware, software and/or systems
as independent contractors
EDUCATOR individuals who instruct in the principles,
practices or usage of computer graphics hardware,
software and/or systems at any education level or
as a company instructor
RESEARCHER individuals who do research in the computer
graphics disciplines
MANAGER individuals who manager personnel and/or company
resources to accomplish tasks and/or create products
for computer graphics
With these categories and characterizations in mind, the following
Author's Outline is provided to give you an idea of what to cover in
your profile. A conversational writing style is recommended:
JOB DESCRIPTION
What do you do?
What are the positive aspects of you work?
What are the negative aspects of you work?
How do you categorize your profession in terms of the
six categories provided?
If you manage or supervise projects and/or personnel,
describe which you do.
SKILLS
What computer graphics skills do you need to
accomplish you task(s)?
What non computer skills do you need?:
communication graphics skills (non computer)
personal management computer skills (non graphics)
interpersonal skills writing
What skills do you feel someone should acquire to work
in your application area?
CAREER PATH
What did you do to get into computer graphics?
Why did you get into computer graphics?
"SAGE WISDOM"
What is the outlook for your profession?
What would you tell someone today to help them get
into your particular field?
Submitting Your Profile
Please submit your Career Profile, including your name, address and
telephone number, either as six double spaced copies or on a standard
Macintosh floppy disk (ASCII, Microsoft WORD 3.0, or WriteNow, are the
preferred formats) or arrange to have the information downloaded via
1200/2400 baud modem. Career Profiles must be received no later than
April 1, 1990. Mail submittals should be sent to:
Catherine M. Keith, Chair
ACM SIGGRAPH Careers Handbook
424 Custer Road
Hayward, CA 94544
Also, this year the Handbook Committee is considering including photo-
graphs of each author. If you wish to submit a photo with your profile,
you should provide a standard 5x7 black and white photo. Further, if
you wish to submit a representative computer graphics work, a 4x5 inch
transparency is the most desirable format; if this is not possible, then
an original, high quality 35mm slide is acceptable. Please note that
your works may be reproduced in black and white, or in color.
Not all submittals will be used because of budgetary and space limita-
tions.
Please note that all profiles, slides, disks, etc. submitted will not be
returned.
Very sincerely yours,
Catherine M. Keith
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