Forum posts by Tachi

My brother graduated from Cal Arts and he loved it. After you graduate be sure to stay in touch with them and continue to work with them. As for schools there are many good schools. I spent a couple years in a school for 3D so I will pass along what our instructors told us. And these are guys who work for major studios. And it's been echoed in everything i've researched on 3d at least :)
The most important thing is to be able to do the work. Cause at the end of the day it doesnt matter what degree you have from what school, all that matters is your portfolio showing you can do what they need. A degree WILL show discipline and follow-thru. And it will indicate that you at least learned enough of the foundations to pass. Moreso than someone without school. But then when they checkout your portfolio they can easily tell what you can do. So bust your ass in school, work harder than anyone else. Take that pencil or pen and a lil pad everywhere and even if its a ten minute ride sketch.
You also have to fit in the studio. meaning each studio has a culture and wont hire people they think will disrupt it. You will need to be able to lose your ego and take direction, be a team player, and join in the chemistry.
Make sure you get a good foundation in the fundamentals too. Color...composition...perspective...etc. One thing you can do is to check out Artstation and look at the job listings for 2d artists and see what jobs are there. If you want to animate in say Maya, same thing. See what required but get a strong foundation in 2d and theory. Technical expertise is expected, where you excel is in being an artist.
That said you can also check out on places like Artstation the artists and animators and 3d people. Look at the studios that you like their animation, find the animators and artists and keep track of their work. Give them feedback. Most of em are good people and enjoy a little interaction and feedback. get to know a stuio's style.
Anyway, hope that mess helps, down with a cold and I think my head is going to explode, best of luck