Future Career Plans

[TheDarKris 85]

I am going into my Senior Year, which means it's time to start thinking about what I want to do in life. Now I have thought about what I wanted to do before but now I'm sure I know what I want to do.

 

I want to work in animation, preferably game animation (if that's even a thing). At first I thought I wanted to do game design, but that was more on a technical level, I want to do something that will utilize my pent up creativity. Now with that being said I will have obstacles surrounding my goals.

 

There aren't many colleges that have animation majors (and if they do, idk what it would fall under) and dedicated art colleges are expensive and I just don't have the money for that. I also have to start drawing again because there's much I have to improve on.

 

I want to be able to do both 2D and 3D animation, as well as be able to draw things like this : http://th06.devianta...by_GENZOMAN.jpg

 

The main thing I'm worried about is that I have no idea how to do all of this. I don't know if I'll be able to gain the tools I'll need to do animation if I can't find a college that has what I'm looking for, or if I could even afford it. I also don't know how I would be able to get a job in the field that I want. I'm stressed over not know how to do what I want to do.

[Nohjx 157]

Love the picture! Don't worry about all that too much..I'm going in to my senior year too and I still don't know. Personally I plan to be an interior designer and I have no idea how I'm going to get jobs, so you have my empathy. Might I reccomend that you go to community college for the first 2 years (cheaper) to get required classes (english, math, etc.) done with. Best luck to you!

[Marth 338]

i don't know, botanist?

[TheDarKris 85]

Love the picture! Don't worry about all that too much..I'm going in to my senior year too and I still don't know. Personally I plan to be an interior designer and I have no idea how I'm going to get jobs, so you have my empathy. Might I reccomend that you go to community college for the first 2 years (cheaper) to get required classes (english, math, etc.) done with. Best luck to you!

 

That reminds me, I'm also wondering about living spaces, my mom isn't letting me stay here so I have to find somewhere to stay whether dorm or somewhere else which I also don't know how to handle it.

[Nohjx 157]

That reminds me, I'm also wondering about living spaces, my mom isn't letting me stay here so I have to find somewhere to stay whether dorm or somewhere else which I also don't know how to handle it.

 

Is it ok if I hug you? -hugs- Don't worry just take a deep breath...make a list of your goals and sit down with someone and ask them to help you plan.

[TheDarKris 85]

Is it ok if I hug you? -hugs- Don't worry just take a deep breath...make a list of your goals and sit down with someone and ask them to help you plan.

 

Lol ok thanks x3

[Dracozombie 4,554]

Going to one of those expensive art schools isn't necessarily a requirement, but it gives you a good advantage. Networking and connections are critical for success, even moreso for the more creative paths like yours, and an art college will give you an easier time meeting the right people. Those people will give you the tools you need. Thing is, most people don't do what they want straight out of college. A degree isn't a guarantee for a career, but it's better to have one than not.

 

For anyone to hire you, you need experience. To get experience, someone needs to hire you. A good way to break the cycle is to get ahold of some sort of internship. It might not be related to what you wanna do, but it can give you valuable skillsets that can help you with what you want, and what you may be forced to do in the meantime. Internships also mean networking with people who can help you out, which can lead you to doing something you enjoy (or at least put up with to pay the bills). For internships, go online and see what's available--though the good ones won't take you without decent experience under your belt. Your school might have a bulletin board for job and internship opportunities. You can talk to your teachers or counselors to see if they can point you in the right direction.

 

As for which college to go to, teachers and counselors help with that, too. They can help you search for a college that has what you need. And if you're doing something art-related, now's the time to put together a portfolio. Get an art teacher to help you with that. Even in colleges that don't specialize in art, chances are they'll still ask for samples of your work if you're going there for an art major (if they don't, their department might not be that good).

 

Art is a very competitive field, and you need all the advantages you can get. In conjunction with the internship (if you get one), you can also do freelance work. There are always demands for a little project or two, and they're not always picky about who does it. Doing things like that tells potential employers that "I got paid to do art work," which can provide a leg-up your competition may not have. If you wanna succeed in this, you need balls-to-the-walls determination and focus. Every little bit helps.

[Lalala=D 19]

*isstillspeachlessafterseeingtheepicpicture*

[theultimatesorafan 684]

I wanna be a voice actor!

[Rob 5,571]

Good luck. I wish you the best. Also, nice drawing.....you got the boobs right.

[Miku Hatsune 636]

I wanna be a voice actor!

 

A little competitive. You might have to do quite a bit of searching around for the right people, and you'll need to be very talented.

Since voice acting normally isn't enough to make a living, you might want to think about getting a back-up plan.

 

 

I want to become a History teacher when I'm old enough. The route I'm going with is community college for the first two years (I will be living with my parents at this time since it's close and cheaper to save up first), and then I will be going to a University already chosen for me. (Although it's very rare to be in my situation, I've been selected to go to a University very close to me.) A bachelor's degree in education is needed for teaching in my state.

 

For animation, I would suggest going to some kind of art school. Although art schools are typically very expensive, try doing a few advanced searches to find art schools near your area for easy access. If you're passionate about doing this, then please consider saving money for your tuition.

 

On a side note, being able to digitally draw well doesn't go hand-in-hand with animation. Animation =/= drawing. If you want to improve your art, that's fine, but animation is more like making things come to life on a screen. Art is usually done for you, and the animators are in charge of placing and moving things. If you want to do digital art, that's a different field, lol.

[TheDarKris 85]

Good luck. I wish you the best. Also, nice drawing.....you got the boobs right.

 

You do know I didn't draw that, I said I want to be able to draw stuff like that (not like in a perverted way though).

 

A little competitive. You might have to do quite a bit of searching around for the right people, and you'll need to be very talented.

Since voice acting normally isn't enough to make a living, you might want to think about getting a back-up plan.

 

 

I want to become a History teacher when I'm old enough. The route I'm going with is community college for the first two years (I will be living with my parents at this time since it's close and cheaper to save up first), and then I will be going to a University already chosen for me. (Although it's very rare to be in my situation, I've been selected to go to a University very close to me.) A bachelor's degree in education is needed for teaching in my state.

 

For animation, I would suggest going to some kind of art school. Although art schools are typically very expensive, try doing a few advanced searches to find art schools near your area for easy access. If you're passionate about doing this, then please consider saving money for your tuition.

 

On a side note, being able to digitally draw well doesn't go hand-in-hand with animation. Animation =/= drawing. If you want to improve your art, that's fine, but animation is more like making things come to life on a screen. Art is usually done for you, and the animators are in charge of placing and moving things. If you want to do digital art, that's a different field, lol.

 

Ok I understand, do you think its possible to do both digital art and animation?

[Dracozombie 4,554]

You do know I didn't draw that, I said I want to be able to draw stuff like that (not like in a perverted way though).

 

 

 

Ok I understand, do you think its possible to do both digital art and animation?

 

Yes, because what you actually do with the digital art covers a wider variety of uses than animation. Artists these days need to be flexible, and a typical portfolio might need to include a small handful of digital pieces just to show you can handle things like Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. Digital art is just one of many talents an artist needs to get by. You can have a specialization, but I encourage you to try out what you can.