Do you think I can major in animation and do well?

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<p>Okay so I've been doing a lot of research lately on what career I want to go into. I've found that I've become extremely interested in 2d/3d animation. I have no experience in animation software and I'm mediocre at drawing. Can I still jump into majoring in animation? Will taking courses improve my drawing and animation skills enough? I've already started watching behind the scenes features on Pixar and dreamworks movies to get an idea and see how things work. I've even done research on Pixar, dreamworks, Disney, and Universal's internships. </p>

<p>What interests me the most is storyboard art. Animation has always been fascinating to me but I never considered making it a career until recently. I'm actually feeling extremely dedicated to do this if it is at all possible. I've already planned out what I want to do and when to apply for internships. By the way I'm a second year college student at a CC if that matters at all. I'm currently taking classes for a recording/production certificate and GEs. If I do animation, I plan on going to CSUF for a BFA in animation and then applying for a masters at UCLA for animation. (Of course between all this I'll be building a portfolio and applying for internships). Also I intend on taking their film scoring program ad I truly love orchestral soundtracks.</p>

<p>Bottom line, do you think I can major in animation and keep up with other students, or perhaps even exceed their skills if I dedicate myself enough?</p>

<p>Thank you in advance!</p>

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<p>So long as you’re willing to learn new techniques, I think you can be an animator. I’m not confident about the status of 2-D animation in the states; there is a lot of outsourcing and layoffs being done. Disney laid off a bunch of 2-D animators not too long ago. Keep in mind that some of those animators were at the Mouse since the 70s/80s. 3-D is the medium that every studio is pushing and is actually staying in the country.</p>

<p>Also, PLEASE don’t take out too much loans. This applies double for you if you do intend to go to UCLA for graduate school.</p>