Qantm

I have given some thought to the Qantm IT – gaming course that is offered in Brisbane over the last few weeks – I shall share my research.

Qantm Web page: http://qantm.com.au

The one year degree is a Diploma of IT (Software Engineering) specialising in game deveilopment. You can do it online – (and there is more info here) http://qantmonline.indelta.com.au/courses.htm#ica50299

It has two drawbacks however which have made me decide not to do it. Firstly – it cots over 6 grand that isn’t covered by hecs (ie. more than a uni year which IS covered by hecs). And since we are all skilled Software Engineers – some of that stuff would be wasted.

I am still interested in that field of employment – so I am taking three steps to advance my knowledge in that area:
* I shall try and wangle a (probably Java3d since it is more at the forefront of technology) 3d honours thesis
* I shall try and wangle myself into that Games subject which us piddly honours students can’t normally do (bloody uni…)
* I shall attempt to skill up in j3d and DX in my spare time.

One thing which looked very cool with Qantm was their use of the Auran (big brisbane based software company – http://www.auran.com/) jet engine to create games.

Speaking of Auran – what an awesome job that would be!! Check out these screenshots from one of their games (web page here)
SS1 SS2

Will.