Doing some reading about the game industry and what employers are looking for I have come to the conclusion that the three most important things are talent, passion and personality.
To that end I think that the best institutions for students are the ones that provide a solid foundation of the traditional arts whilst encouraging personal development. In my eyes personal development impacts peoples art and generally how they apply themselves. An interesting person who is thoughtful and curious about the world will probably apply themselves more than someone who is just going through the motions and moving through the system.
This is important while studying to get the most of one's time in education. Having said that general drive seems to be heavily sought after in the industry. Just about any article you read about the review process states that applicants should be passionate about games and what they do.
It's also desirable if the applicants actively learn and expand their knowledge in their own time as this stands them in good stead to evolve and move with the industry. Encouraging this at an educational level not only improves overall work but leads to effective problem solving.
When it comes to highly trained art graduates or liberal arts graduates i don’t see why there should be any general preference over one or the other. Surely there are a number of different positions where one or the other would be more suitable and it’s more of a case that graduates are not applying for the right jobs to suit their skills. Then again perhaps it’s a case of people not choosing the right education to meet their future goals.
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