1. 2016 Career Advisers’ Seminar Friday 15 April 2016 RMIT Storey Hall

2. Computer Science: Skills in demand Josh Caratelli Computer science student and Junior Gameplay Programmer, Big Ant Studios

3. Page 3 Who am I?

4. Page 4 Turn back the clock

5. Page 5 RMIT VCE Extend Program A taste of university life and studying a Bachelor’s degree You study actual course subjects (RPL) + ATAR Boost! A chance to challenge yourself and grow The course work difficulty isn’t the most challenging part, the balance is Easily one of the best decisions I’ve taken which has set me up for future

6. Page 6 Pathway Simple question, tough answer: Where to next?* *Hint: You already know the outcome

7. Page 7 Bachelor of Computer Science (BP094) I’ll avoid specific course details, RMIT staff are on hand to explain those Internationally recognised - I work in a global industry Industry mentors (internationally and locally) had recommended Computer Science and RMIT Challenging and provides real world skills in my daily job - not just marketing fluff

8. Page 8 What I’m doing now… RMIT has helped me work in my dream industry before I’ve graduated (Game Development in a nutshell)

9. Page 9 …RMIT has been there for me

10. Page 10 Where I see my self in future Still continuing to study Computer Science full time at RMIT and graduate Still working as a Programmer in Games Development Even though I already have a job, graduating will give me the skills and recognition to push myself further

11. Page 11 Thanks! Josh Caratelli joshcaratelli@gmail.comjoshcaratelli@gmail.com | @josh_caratelli Questions?