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College Help by KitteaMutt
Just a shout to all you artists out there that are in college/graduated from college, do you have any suggestions of good colleges that offer good programs for concept art/illustration and animation? I'm trying to sift through all these colleges and I don't know what to do.
I want to major in illustration (because I want to become a concept artist most of all. I love the idea of being able to design beautiful scenery and, most of all, I really want to do character concept art) and minor in animation. A friend of mine, who's a year behind me, wants to major in animation. We plan to be roommates and attend the same college, or at least colleges relatively near each other.
I guess maybe digital art, too, because I don't know if illustration pertains only to physical mediums. I also want to be able to draw concept art with a digital medium.
So TL,DR: Just looking for good art colleges in the USA that provide strong programs in illustration/digital art and animation.
And yes, I'm worrying about this too early, but I really want to have my sights narrowed down to a few colleges, and maybe even find The One.
So, ah, thanks so much for your help if you comment!
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Gosh, thanks so much! A few of those colleges you listed were actually on my list!
I've always wondered this, but why are student loans to be avoided at all costs? I don't plan on getting one, but I've just been hearing it everywhere and am curious.
I'll call the colleges and ask for more information as soon as possible. Thank you so, so much for y our help! I feel a lot more confident with your advice in mind.
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I can tell you from personal experience, loans should always be avoided if at all possible. You see, I had to live in student housing at my second college, which raised my college expenses exponentially. I had to take out loans in order to keep my student housing.
So, when all was said and done, I now owe around $90,000 in loans. That is why you need to avoid them. The less debt you owe, the FAR better off you'll be. I truly wish I never had to take them. They may seem helpful while you're in, but when you graduate, you'll owe ALL of it back, PLUS interest. It's quite ugly, and you may spend 20 years or more paying it all back. It's with anything that you borrow in life.. you'll eventually have to give it back.
Also, while in school, I made a conscious effort to never take stipend checks from the school, and just let the surplus money from my financial aid rollover into future college expenses. So when I graduated, I didn't owe the school anything. Refund/stipend checks are tempting, and are offered. Students see them as "easy money" that they can immediately spend on things they need, or things they want. Try to resist that temptation, because when you're in school, you may need it to cover any sudden college expenses.
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Accidentally forgot to hit reply before I started typing, my reply is below.
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Wow, I'm learning a lot of great information today! Thank you so much for helping me.
And as for stipend checks, do they build up or are there a limited amount? Because of your last sentence.
Don't worry I'm for sure not gonna take stipend checks for frivolous needs.
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Stipend checks happen at the end of each quarter or semester depending on which school you attend. When the school covers your expenses for that period, there's often a surplus, or amount left over afterwards. Students can take this money in the form of stipend checks.
If you leave that money alone, it rolls over into the next quarter/semester. It can build up, but only if the school doesn't need to use it for any other expenses that come up. There is no limit, as the money is nothing more than the leftovers after your college expenses are paid.
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Ooooh, neat. Great to know c:
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I've been through college twice, got an Associate's and a Bachelor's in Animation/Media Arts.
Having said that:
1. It's never too early to plan for college. Good on you.
2. Make sure your choices are feasible, in terms of transportation/distance and price/expenses.
3. While in college, as early as your Sophomore year, GO FOR AN INTERNSHIP. TRUST ME.
4. If you can avoid student housing, DO IT. They charge FAR too much.
5. Apply to TONS of scholarships and grants. If you can avoid using loans, PLEASE do so. And always be smart and budget your money. Never spend outside your means.
Now, some colleges I recommend?
Now bear in mind, these colleges are quite pricey, and should be planned for WELL in advance. I HIGHLY recommend doing some independent research; call or email them and request information about the school. Colleges LOVE sending "prospective students" information! Read all their info CAREFULLY, and discuss all possibilities with your parents, they can actually provide you help as well. Most of all, make an INFORMED decision.
This journal caught my eye, and I felt a need to help out. I didn't do nearly as well in my second college as I KNOW I could've, so I want to help others not repeat my mistakes. I also want to pass on tips that helped me too.
Hope this is a start! :D