Graphics Programmers

If you are interested in a career in graphics programming, you might want to check out Computer Graphics World (http://www.cgw.com). In addition, you should start exploring the Internet for information about computer-related careers. One excellent resource is https://www.computer.org/communities/student-activities/career.

Contact the computer science department of a local university to get more information about the field. It may be possible to speak with a faculty member whose specialty is computer graphics or to sit in on a computer graphics class. Find out if there are any computer manufacturers or software firms in your area. By contacting their public relations departments, you might be able to speak with someone who works with or designs computer graphics systems and learn how one works.

If you are interested in the artistic applications of graphics, get involved with artistic projects at school, like theater set design, poster and banner design for extracurricular activities, or yearbook or literary magazine design. Many schools have Web sites or online versions of their newspaper or literary journal. See if you can help create graphics for these publications.

Try your hand at programming by creating your own applications, such as simple games and utility programs. Visit Codeacademy (https://www.codecademy.com), edX (https://www.edx.org), Coursera (https://www.coursera.org), and Khan Academy (https://www.khanacademy.org), where you can learn how to code for free.