Feeling lost about my animation studies – looking for affordable schools in Europe
Hi everyone!
I’m currently studying Animation in the Netherlands, but I’m feeling very disappointed with the program.
The course is extremely self-directed, and I feel like we receive very little actual teaching / guidance / feedback.
Most of the time we are expected to figure everything out on our own. I don't know if it's just me, because I understand that art schools often encourage independence, but I was hoping for more structured lessons and stronger technical training since my dream, after finishing the studies, is to become a professional artist and turn my passion into a career, to work in studios and companies.
I’m interested in many areas of animation ( hoping to learn them all ), including:
2D animation
3D animation
Visual effects (VFX)
CGI
Game art and game development
At the moment, I feel very lost and overwhelmed.
I’m trying to understand what the best path would be for me, but I’m not sure if transferring schools ( or continuing pursuing this dream job ) is the right decision.
But I'm starting to look for other universities or programs in Europe that:
Offer solid teaching and technical training
Are affordable ( because everytime I find a good university for animation it costs €10,000 per year )
May offer scholarships or financial aid
Have a good reputation in animation, VFX, or game art
If you have any recommendations for schools, courses, or advices on how to figure out the right path, I would be incredibly grateful.
Thank you so much.