Train2Game students should be doing extracurricular work away from their courses in order to be in the best position to enter the games industry. That’s according to Bioware’s Dr. Greg Zeschuk, who along with co-founder Dr Ray Muzyka recently spoke to the Train2Game blog at a special BAFTA event.

Bioware, developers of the Dragon Age and Mass Effect fanchises, are currently gearing up for the release of MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic.

“One of the most important things you need to get into the games business is actually figure out what it is you want to do, whether it’s art, or design or programming and take the courses to do that.” said Dr. Zeschuk on how to get into the games industry.

Current Train2Game students are already a step ahead there given the fact their on a Train2Game course. The Bioware co-founder added that if you also practice skills outside of formal training, you’ll be in a great position to get that first job in the games industry.

“So get the training, but also do it yourself Have fun, have a passion for it and practice outside of the formal training, and if you do those two things you’ll be in a tremendous position.” said Dr. Zeschuk.

Bioware co-founders Dr. Greg Zeschuk and Dr. Ray Muzyka were speaking to the Train2Game blog as part of an interview conducted before their lecture at BAFTA. The interview, to be published shortly, sees the two former medical professionals talk about games as art, founding Bioware and similarities between working in medicine and working in the games industry.

So Train2Game, what are your thoughts on Dr. Zeschuk’s advice? Does his focus on the importance of training give you encouragement? Are you also working on a side-project?

Leave your comments here on the Train2Game blog, or on the Train2Game forum.

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