Career Advice: 3D Animation & Game Art in India with a Goal of Working in Japan
Hi everyone,
I'm from India and I want to build a career in 3D Animation and the Gaming industry. My long-term goal is to work in Japan.
I'm currently learning Blender and also studying Japanese. I'm trying to decide whether I should join an offline institute like MAAC or Arena Animation or invest in an online school like AnimSchool.
I've read many Reddit posts saying that at institutes like Arena, students still have to learn most things on their own, teacher quality depends on the center, and placements can be average. On the other hand, AnimSchool has a very good reputation, but it's completely online.
If you were starting today and wanted a career in 3D animation and game development, which option would you choose?
My priorities are:
-Strong portfolio/demo reel
-Industry-ready skills
-Better job opportunities
-Eventually working in Japan
If you've personally studied at MAAC,Arena, AnimSchool, Animation Mentor, CG Spectrum, or work in the animation/game industry, I'd really appreciate your honest advice.