IS A COMPUTER CAREER FOR ME?3 D A N I M A T I O N / G R A P H I C D E S I G N A N D P R O G R A M M E R / S O F T W A R E D E V E L O P E R

BY T E E G A N S H A N T Z

IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM

If I were to train for a career in computers, would 3D animation/Graphic Designer or a Programmer/Software Developer better suited to me?

ANALYZE THE PROBLEM PART 1

What do I already know about the problemRequirements

Graphic Designer Talented in design and creating visuals(may not be able to

learn in training). Good understanding of the software programs being used to

create the visual designs.

Software developer Basic to extensive understanding of a programming language. Most job positions require the ability to help develop a

program, they require several years of past experience or a degree.

Ability to work with people and communicate.

ANALYZING THE PROBLEM PART 2

Similarities in both careers Both careers require working at a computer

Differences between the careers

Software developer High difficulty because learning a programming language is like learning

a second language Isn’t as much requirement to work with people

Graphic designer Medium to high difficulty due to programs used to create a graphic, edit

a photo, or create a 3D image are very complex Required to work with others; good communication is needed

BRAINSTORM IDEAS

Possible solutions

Ask someone who is in the trade about their job

Research about the specific job

Compare the jobs and see which one you prefer

Take personality test (Myers Briggs)

See which job leans more toward your personality type

Try some aspects of each job and see which one you prefer

PRIORITIZE THE IDEAS

Pros and Cons of ideas

Ask someone who is in the trade about their job

Pro: Answers almost all questions

Con: You don’t get to see what it’s like first-hand

Try some aspects of each job and see which job you prefer

Pro: Understanding of the job itself and what is required

Con: Have to spend time understanding what you have to do in job

Research the specific jobs

Pro: Find a lot out about a job

Con: May not find the information you need

See which job leans more toward your personality type

Pro: Understanding of work place surroundings and environment

Con: No real understanding of what is required to do the job

LIST THE STEPS TAKEN FOLLOWING THE CHOSEN SOLUTION

Solution chosen

Try some aspects of each job and see which job you prefer

Options of doing so:

- Teach yourself

- Try it in school as a course

- Ask a sibling (if they’re nice enough) or a friend who has some or a lot of experience with aspects of the job

- Ask somebody works as a Software Developer or Graphics designer to show you

EVALUATE/TEST THE SOLUTIONS

Currently taking a computer course

Can’t decide yet

Haven’t tried enough aspects in each job.