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.
--
=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 ---- -- Stephan R. Keith Sun Microsystems, Inc. Internet: stephan@sun.com Mail Stop 21-04 UUCP: ...!sun!stephan 2550 Garcia Ave. Bell: (415) 336-3343 Mountain View, CA 94043 --