Animation Programs with best foundational prep & job placement stats

Muttywaters
Mon, 26 Mar 2018 23:59:28 +0000

@midcoastmom My D was also interested in animation, and we got to know a lot of the schools. A good alternative to CalArts is ArtCenter in Pasadena, a program as rigorous, if not more so, than CalArts, and with very good ties to the industry. But it is still not as hot as CalArts, so easier to get into. We visited, and we were impressed. As for the portfolio, my D took a year off to work on her portfolio before applying, and I think it helped. Online, you can see the portfolios of other applicants, and it gives you an idea of what it takes. However, after a year of preparation, including taking a summer animation course at CalArts, she decided that animation was not for her, and she is now more interested in illustration and design. Good luck!