Thanks in advance for reading. I'm relatively new here, so I'm not sure if this is the proper section for this thread, but it's the best I know. Anyway, I'm considering a Communication Design degree (since I like the classes listed and am looking to go into Level Design if possible) but I'd like to know what far-more-experienced people think about using that degree in that type of career. Is it a good idea?

Communications would probably be fine. Something that focusses on Creative Writing might be better but not by much. I suggest you read
becoming a designer
and everything on
sloperama.com/advice

Actually, I think Creative Writing is somewhat crowded with various English majors. Focusing on project management or marketing or some other complementary skill like that will likely make you broader, and more attractive to an employer.

Obscure:
Thanks for the links. I've already read 51 of Tom Sloper's articles on the business of game design, which linked me to Obscure in one way or another, where I read some of it.

hplus:
I'm not too interested in being a business major (or taking a business focus) if that's what you were talking about. Mostly for right now I'd just like to know that prospective employers won't look at my degree (whatever it ends up being) and say "WTF!? Why are you applying for mapping?"

Thanks for the fast replies.

[Edited by - RaccoonKing on December 17, 2005 12:37:41 PM]