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Original post by zer0wolf Every time someone mentions TV ads for game schools or QA, it makes me wonder what the heck they are talking about. I've seen some ads for DeVry before, but that is about it.

Besides DeVry, the other main offender is Westwood College. They may not run the ads nationwide. Their ads tout their "game design" classes - actually they offer programming courses, not game design.

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Original post by tsloper Quote: Original post by tleblanc3 There may not be schools for QA specifically, but there is a degree for QA. http://www.cnuas.edu/Programs/DegreePrograms/QA/BachelorQualityAssurance.asp How about that. I'd be very surprised if they have any classes about video games in that program...

Probably not directly, but I can see several cases for it QA science:

"Evaluate the Slim Line PS2. Observe how the ribbon-wire connecting the laser to the main board can twist up, permanently damaging the disc with a deep concentric gouge. Also observe that any pressure on the lid results in similar, although less extensive, disc damage.

"Q1. If increased quality costs $X per unit and the rate of product returns is Y, what is the break-even point where profitability occurs?

"Q2. Based on your observations, how many months should the product warranty be? Justify.

"Q3. Based on the attached market research, determine that percentage of customers will complain. Provide the mode and variance of the probability.



&c.

Thanx for all the info. I will read up on those articles.