I’m currently enrolled at my local community college (Camden County College), and I’m trying to decide on a 4-year university to apply to; one that supports 2D and 3D animation. As much as I want to go independent, My family has sunken money on CCC and they encourage me to go to a college.
I have a few options that I’m definitely interested in:
Ringling College of Art & Design - Would take Motion Design rather than Computer Animation due to working with other formats of the animation medium (2D, 3D, Stop-Motion). They carry connections to some of my favorite animation studios (Pixar, Laika) and their campus has a decent set of activities (and they’re open to creating your own clubs). Plus, Florida is bound to have enough outside Sarasota to build a social life.
School of Visual Arts - Having visited New York, I like the location already. This school is considered one of the best art schools to go to, and there are some alumni I look up to that have made it in the film/animation industry (ie. Rebecca Sugar, Chris Prynoski, Michael Giacchino).
Rochester Institute of Technology - I’ve heard positive comments about their animation program, and I already like the NY location (although I haven’t visited Rochester).
And there are others that I’m iffy about:
Savannah College of Art & Design - Some say their animation program is good, but others have said it’s a scam. Some also say the location isn’t very safe, either.
College for Creative Studies - I’ve heard some say that CCS’ curriculum is draining and that Detroit isn’t safe.
Rhode Island School of Design - Admittedly, I don’t know much about this school. This is usually ranked as another great school for art and animation, but the tuition is probably the highest among my choices.
If anyone has gone to or considered any of these colleges, can I hear your thoughts? Would you recommend them? Are there any other institutions you’d recommend?