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Mariana
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What are some things i should know about a getting a degree in Animation/Art? #Spring25?
What are some things I should know before starting the first day at Digipen University of Technology as a high school senior recently accepted for the degree in Digital Art and Animation #Spring25?
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Wyatt s Miles
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Dear Mariana,
I think one thing you should know is that just like any other job, working as an Artist/Animator is typically pretty non-glamorous. You may get less notice and attention than the friendly neighborhood garbage collectors. I'm not complaining; I've learned to love and embrace becoming transparent. Unless you can somehow get a huge thrill from seeing your name in a long list of credits, you're most likely to find joy in simply learning to be amazed with life and studying how incredible both motion and emotion truly are. I do have to say that one of the things I haven't loved about being an Animator, is being stuck inside at a computer screen for so much of my life. I would urge anyone pursuing Art/Animation to make efforts to break from the current mold and find ways to do Animation that don't involve so much time staring at screens. Stop Motion for instance; working a lot more with tangible materials and raw creativity and just using the tech tools to assist in the process.
My favorite part of being an Animator is just being able to learn and work with amazing students, peers, and teachers. Enjoy the relationships and the learning process and realize that it’s a lifelong journey and you will be so happy. Try to be humble and teachable and be willing to share your learning and experience with others and you will go far.
Sincerely, Your Bro,
Wyatt s Miles
I think one thing you should know is that just like any other job, working as an Artist/Animator is typically pretty non-glamorous. You may get less notice and attention than the friendly neighborhood garbage collectors. I'm not complaining; I've learned to love and embrace becoming transparent. Unless you can somehow get a huge thrill from seeing your name in a long list of credits, you're most likely to find joy in simply learning to be amazed with life and studying how incredible both motion and emotion truly are. I do have to say that one of the things I haven't loved about being an Animator, is being stuck inside at a computer screen for so much of my life. I would urge anyone pursuing Art/Animation to make efforts to break from the current mold and find ways to do Animation that don't involve so much time staring at screens. Stop Motion for instance; working a lot more with tangible materials and raw creativity and just using the tech tools to assist in the process.
My favorite part of being an Animator is just being able to learn and work with amazing students, peers, and teachers. Enjoy the relationships and the learning process and realize that it’s a lifelong journey and you will be so happy. Try to be humble and teachable and be willing to share your learning and experience with others and you will go far.
Sincerely, Your Bro,
Wyatt s Miles