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How Animation Classes Can Help You Follow Your Dreams
So you want to be an animator, but don’t have all the training you need - why not sign
up for animation classes? I’m about to school you on how animation
classes can help you follow your dreams…
Drawing Animation Classes
Learn Live or Take Animation Classes Online... Ah, the age old debate. To take an animation
class, or to not take an animation class. That is the question.
Let’s get one thing straight. You must take some animation classes if you want to be an
animator. Why? Because no one, not even Walt Disney himself, just picked up a pencil (or
a computer) and started animating. It takes years of training to get really good at it.
This is the book that started me off when I was 12, so pick it up! Also grab a notepad
so you can create some flipbooks.
But what if you’re ready for ‘the next level’?
You can enroll in a regular Associate’s, a Bachelor’s, or a Master’s degree program
at a college or university, if you like to learn in person. You can also take animation
classes online, if you’d rather learn while chilling on the couch.
I studied at CalArts. It was founded by Walt Disney, most of the top artists in the animation
and 3D computer graphics. Computer animators need to be technically skilled as well as
– after all, you’re already gonna be on the computer! Remember that computer animation
generally means ‘3D’ animation, like Pixar. But it can also mean animating a 2D style
some animation classes that will help you make sure that is the type of animation you’re
most down to do! If you need some more help deciding how to
choose the best animation classes online, here’s some advice I found useful:
“First of all, you should consider your objective for taking the classes, because
the number of credits you need to earn an online degree will likely be higher than the number
you will need if you just want to take a few courses for your own amusement. Once you figure
out your needs, you should find out what prior education and current computer knowledge you
are required to have to qualify for a class. In addition, the experience of the course
instructor should be considered before you select your online courses.”