What are you looking for in the application?
The application process and how we evaluate value is as follows: 5-10 figure drawings counts (40%), Sketchbook counts (15%), Traditional animation sample counts (15%), 3D Models (2 to 5 of them) (30%).
We are looking for solid drawing and animating skills. Although many students want to focus on computer animation we believe that all types of animation have their foundation in solid drawing and traditional animation. The type of figure drawing we are looking for is precise figure drawing from an illustrator’s perspective. Precise observational drawing that shows the proper shapes, proportions and use of line. We are not as concerned about tightly rendered drawings (highly shaded) as we are looking for a student who knows how to use and control line. Classic Illustration teachers such as Andrew Loomis or Bridgeman are good sources of study. Sketchbooks -We love to see students who are studying and drawing from life. Students can grow greatly by carrying a sketchbook with them and practice drawing as much and as often as they can. Drawing at the mall, in the library, at the zoo or in any location that allows you to observe life is a great way to develop your skills. Animation – a traditional animation sample that shows a firm understanding and use of some of the basic principles of animation. This can be developed and created in our VAANM 160 Intro to Animation class.
The application process and how we evaluate value is as follows:
- 5-10 figure drawings counts 40%
- Sketchbook counts 15%
- Traditional animation sample counts 15%
- 3D Models (2 to 5 of them) 30%
We are looking for solid drawing and animating skills. Although many students want to focus on computer animation we believe that all types of animation have their foundation in solid drawing and traditional animation. The type of figure drawing we are looking for is precise figure drawing from an illustrator’s perspective. Precise observational drawing that shows the proper shapes, proportions and use of line. We are not as concerned about tightly rendered drawings (highly shaded) as we are looking for a student who knows how to use and control line. Classic Illustration teachers such as Andrew Loomis or Bridgeman are good sources of study. Sketchbooks -We love to see students who are studying and drawing from life. Students can grow greatly by carrying a sketchbook with them and practice drawing as much and as often as they can. Drawing at the mall, in the library, at the zoo or in any location that allows you to observe life is a great way to develop your skills. Animation – a traditional animation sample that shows a firm understanding and use of some of the basic principles of animation. This can be developed and created in our VAANM 160 Intro to Animation class.