STEP 1
i) Pass CAPE to see if you like the Game Design / Development Process
- https://www.cxc.org/subject/animation-game-design/
- https://46i48l108maaxssg8uyuvr10-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/sba/cape/animation-game-design/Unit2_2D_Interactive_Game.pdf
ii) Consider also taking the following courses to give yourself options in case you decide to do just a plain computer science degree in the end.
- https://www.cxc.org/subject/information-technology-cape/
- https://www.khanacademy.org/math/precalculus
- https://www.khanacademy.org/math/statistics-probability
If you have trouble with math seek help (like personal tutors or work in groups) will be very hard to pursue a traditional computer science education or career without it. For purposes of just programming- algebra and arithmetic should be fine.
STEP 2
i) Get a Bachelors In Science: Game Programming or a plain Bachelors In Science: Computer Science Degree.
Some notable Online degrees in Game Programming:
Out of the 11 in the list, Baker college stands out
Make sure to choose a Bachelors In Sciences and not the Arts. If you are doing the Arts- You should be considering a direction as a Game Designer/ Animator/ Modeler and you need to be able to draw, paint and possibly sculpt in real life before you can do it in a computer.
Online Computer Science Related Degrees
- https://www.coursera.org/degrees/bachelor-of-science-computer-science-london
- https://www.regis.edu/CCIS/Academics/Degrees-Programs/Undergraduate-Programs/BS-Computer-Science.aspx
Offline Computer Science Related at University of the West Indies
- https://www.mona.uwi.edu/compsci/software-engineering-major
- https://www.mona.uwi.edu/compsci/computer-science-major
Offline Computer Science Related at University of Technology
- https://www.utech.edu.jm/academics/colleges-faculties/fenc/scit
- https://www.utech.edu.jm/academics/colleges-faculties/fenc/engineering
FOR A CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENT/ PROFESSIONAL interested in HCI, VR, AR. Mixed Reality or Game Development see specializations below:
- Offline Courses
- https://www.mona.uwi.edu/compsci/msccompsci - specialization Interactive Media (WAVE lab)
- Online:
Some notable Caribbean Industry Professionals and Innovators in Game Development:
- Glen Henry
- David Soutar
- Ruchmair Dixon
- Andrew Royes
- Joel Sadler
I will do a future post on affordable online Computer Science Masters courses.