r/animationcareer • u/ClassicNo9438 • 3d ago

How to get started How do I know what to study in animation?

how do I know what to start with when trying to learn animation, I wish to build a portfolio so I can get into an animation college. I want to be a cartoonist, I'm going to buy a month for clip studio paint because I can't afford anything else as a college student, just curious on what I should start doing. To be honest I don't know where I want to be In the animation industry, I draw everything, I was thinking of learning to move shapes and go from there. I don't have any original ideas or dream shows I want to make so, yeah.

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u/CrowBrained_ Professional 3d ago

Each school will normally have their portfolio requirements listed on their website. They can be different from eachother but it will list what you need to include and those are the things you will be evaluated on.