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Which class is right for me (Career Guide)
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There are a lot of different factors to consider when choosing a career path. It can be difficult to figure out what you want to do with your life. Here are some guides that can help you figure out what you want to do. These guides can help you understand the different options available to you and what each option entails. They can also help you understand what you need to do to pursue each option.
Careers in the Entertainment Design Industry. Free Workshop
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WIP 01 There are a lot of different factors to consider when choosing a career path. It can be difficult to figure out what you want to do with your life. Here are some guides that can help you figure out what you want to do.
These guides can help you understand the different options available to you and what each option entails. They can also help you understand what you need to do to pursue each option.
WIP 02 Deciding on a career path can be a challenging task, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed by the array of options available. At GG Academy, we want to help you navigate this process and discover the career that aligns with your passions and interests. We offer a variety of resources and guides to assist you in understanding the different options available, their requirements, and the steps you need to take to pursue them. These guides will help you gain clarity and confidence in your career choices and set you on the path towards a fulfilling and successful future. Don't let confusion or indecision hold you back, explore your options today with GG Academy!
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Careers and production cycle overview
Animation Degrees
Read about the types of courses you're likely to take in animation school.
Choosing an Area of Focus
Since animation is such a broad career field, you'll first need to figure out where your talent lies and which area of animation you'd like to enter and study. Typical areas of focus include the following:
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Fine arts: Here you'll learn classical applications of color theory, architecture, character movement, layout, composition and lighting, which are a solid foundation for animation careers.
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Modeling: Realistic and believable models and characters are the crux of game, CGI, effects, movie and television animation. You'll become a specialist in creating surfaces and anatomy as a 3D modeler.
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Computer animation: You'll learn 2D and 3D animation techniques and prepare to apply them using sophisticated, state-of-the-art software such as Autodesk Maya.
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Special effects: From character traits to weather elements such as sleet and wind, you'll create photo grade effects for characters and environments in movies and games.
Once you've decided upon your area of interest, you'll dive into a curriculum that's targeted toward helping you become proficient in that area. But no matter which focus is for you, you'll also take curriculum that crosses all four major areas and is essential to all animators. Take a look at some of the common subjects you'll study below.
Pre-Production classes, Concept Artist
Whatever your school or specialization, your animation courses are likely to cover the following subject matter:
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Concept Art
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Color and composition
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Drawing skills
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Depicting emotion
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Life drawing
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Filmmaking techniques and elements
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Storyboarding
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Storytelling
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Shading and lighting
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Rigging
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Motion capture
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History of animation
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Marketing
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Creating a portfolio or demo reel
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Software training
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Pre-Production course
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Careers and production cycle overview
Animation Degrees
Read about the types of courses you're likely to take in animation school.
Choosing an Area of Focus
Since animation is such a broad career field, you'll first need to figure out where your talent lies and which area of animation you'd like to enter and study. Typical areas of focus include the following:
-
Fine arts: Here you'll learn classical applications of color theory, architecture, character movement, layout, composition and lighting, which are a solid foundation for animation careers.
-
Modeling: Realistic and believable models and characters are the crux of game, CGI, effects, movie and television animation. You'll become a specialist in creating surfaces and anatomy as a 3D modeler.
-
Computer animation: You'll learn 2D and 3D animation techniques and prepare to apply them using sophisticated, state-of-the-art software such as Autodesk Maya.
-
Special effects: From character traits to weather elements such as sleet and wind, you'll create photo grade effects for characters and environments in movies and games.
Once you've decided upon your area of interest, you'll dive into a curriculum that's targeted toward helping you become proficient in that area. But no matter which focus is for you, you'll also take curriculum that crosses all four major areas and is essential to all animators. Take a look at some of the common subjects you'll study below.
Common Topics Across Specialties
Whatever your school or specialization, your animation courses are likely to cover the following subject matter:
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2D and 3D animation
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Cartooning styles
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Color and composition
-
Drawing skills
-
Depicting emotion
-
Life drawing
-
Filmmaking techniques and elements
-
Storyboarding
-
Storytelling
-
Shading and lighting
-
Rigging
-
Motion capture
-
History of animation
-
Marketing
-
Creating a portfolio or demo reel
-
Software training
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