What kind of educational background would I need to be a Computer Graphic Artist at EA?
We don’t recommend specific schools, but we definitely believe it’s critical to have a good foundation in traditional art skills. Having good fundamental skills provides you with a solid base to draw upon throughout your entire career. It’s good to have experience with 2D and/or 3D graphic software packages. We find that people can get this experience in a variety of ways. Some people focus their entire education in this area, while others just take a single course to get a basic understanding. Some learn via tutorials provided with popular animation/modeling software. In any event, we recommend taking the time to research the avenue that’s best for you. Also, keep in mind that computer design is a big field. There are many opportunities for specialization. At EA, for example, we have Character Animators, Environment Modelers, Texture Artists, User Interface Artists, Lighters, Visual Effects Artists, and many other types of artist. It’s important for artists to identify the area they e
