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tronixx
03-30-2002, 12:15 AM
I’m a huge graphics enthusiast, I’ve always been good at armature art, but I never thought of taking it up as a career, until lately. I’ve taken up a course in Maya from a private institute and am working on my 3D skills. I know of all the relevant skills, like drawing, painting, imagination etc that are very necessary for this particular field. What I really need to know is whether I’ll be able to survive this industry without a degree.
Due to some personal reasons I couldn’t, nor will be able to complete my degree/ education. Will a degree really matter if I’m skilled and good enough? Is it difficult to get a job in the industry based on sheer skills?
Please advice me on this, I really need it. Any (inexpensive) career tips or ideas are most welcome.
10x. :)
:rolleyes:
Muzwan
05-02-2005, 04:26 AM
Ahoy Tronixx,

Your not the only one this monkey riding his/her back. I just posted a similar thread yesterday [self-education vs college] and was directed to a whole bunch of replies. I'm almost half-way through my one year certificate and at the moment I feel self-education is the way to go for me. I'm 30 and I've got a degree in politics which while unrelated in some ways still definitely allowed me to hone my study skills and dicipline. I've already had the experience of campus life so the whole college campus thing is no big deal. I've already made some good contacts who I can keep in touch with. I'm thinking it would be better to spend the money on improving my fundamental design and life drawing skills. Also, being cost effective is driving this decision - I'm paying for this course, I think it's a considerable investment, I have high expectations. On a recent industry night a rep from Animal Logic said it's all about the showreel. He didn't care if there was a story or not, just showcase your areas of talent. A friend in the industry said he only works with one person who has a certificate/degree. Degrees/certificates can be great things to have but are you in the right frame of mind/stage of your life to be there. There is so much pressure to get this type of education it takes a lot of filtering to see if it's right for you. Considering what's on offer in Sydney, I think I'm at the self education stage of my life. Just make sure you join some CG group because the benefits of discussing tour work with a bunch of supportive folk can not be underestimated. Um, so there.

Good luck with the next phase I hope you get what you want

Muz.
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