Education Resources for Computer Animation
Computer animation can be more than just an enjoyable hobby; with an education in the field, it can become a long and rewarding career with endless possibilities and applications. Here's a look at a few things to think about when choosing your course of study, and a list of just a few of the animation programs offered at schools around the United States.
Magna Cum Pixel: An Education in Animation
Choosing a school can be a big decision; where you go to school and the major that you select can shape the course of your career for many years to come. When deciding on a degree in the many areas of computer animation, the decision could be easier than you think.
Choosing a school can be a big decision; where you go to school and the major that you select can shape the course of your career for many years to come. When deciding on a degree in the many areas of computer animation, the decision could be easier than you think.
Preparing a Professional Demo Reel
For an animator, the demo reel can mean success or failure--not only in your education, but in your career. How do you use the projects from school assignments to create a demo reel that will leave a good impression on employers?
For an animator, the demo reel can mean success or failure--not only in your education, but in your career. How do you use the projects from school assignments to create a demo reel that will leave a good impression on employers?
Producing a Professional Printed Portfolio
Beyond your demo reel, your portfolio is equally important to your future career, and a culmination of the many skills learned in animation school. Here's what I've learned about how to present your portfolio in a neat, professional fashion.
Beyond your demo reel, your portfolio is equally important to your future career, and a culmination of the many skills learned in animation school. Here's what I've learned about how to present your portfolio in a neat, professional fashion.
Leave-Behinds: Small Wonders
Resumes, portfolios and demo reels aren't the only presentation pieces essential to landing a job in animation; before you graduate, you may want to look into preparing other materials to give you an edge over other applicants.
Resumes, portfolios and demo reels aren't the only presentation pieces essential to landing a job in animation; before you graduate, you may want to look into preparing other materials to give you an edge over other applicants.