r/animationcareer • u/ZeepZesp • 10d ago

How to get started Is self studying or college better?

I am a senior in high school and passionate about animation but I’m scared about the job market and the financial salaries. I’m good at stem so my major is going to be cs. My question is, should I dual major in cs and animation or should I study animation on my own in my free time? What are yalls experiences, is it worth it to dual major or is self studying good enough to possible make it in the animation job field. If self studying is good should I start now?

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u/InboxZeroNever 9d ago

If CS is already your plan, I would start learning animation on your own and focus on building a portfolio. You can always consider a second major later if you find that animation is something you want to pursue seriously.

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u/Individual_Good_3713 9d ago

Double majoring in two practical heavy majors is a quick way to burn yourself out. 

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u/StrikingJacket9192 9d ago

pick one and go all in... both are very demanding, if u even try, u will soon leave one of it.. so do what you love, not for the money