Ask DTheatre: Trade Schools

By Jack January 25, 2000 8:53 PM

I recieved this email this evening and I didn't quite know how to respond.?If anyone has any ideas please post them (in the comment section) following is the message:
I am a 14 year old male interested in becoming a graphical artist.?Designing from computer anima to movie screen lay outs.?I also want to do commercials.?But I don't know any trade schools to get me started or any colleges I could attend.?The only one I have heard of is an institution in Chicago, ILL.?Is it any good.?My parents are as clueless as I am.?Please help me, I Need info soon.?I live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.? Thank you for taking the time to read my letter to your organization.?
Sincerely,
Mr.?A (Name removed for privacy reasons)

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Posted by Acheron (denny@dtheatre.com) on January 25, 2000 9:35 PM

A coworker was looking into a graphic arts school somewhere on the east coast. I think in Atlanta, GA. Also try North or South Carolina. I know that there are some good ones there. And of course, anything in California... 

If you go the College route, you're going to have to deal with a lot of bs from the art and computer science department, but you'll definately have a job once you get out...

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on January 25, 2000 11:57 PM

Here is Yahoo's listing on the subject. 

Hope it helps... 

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on January 26, 2000 3:36 AM

check out The Center for Creative Studies... seems that they offer what you're looking for...

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Posted by substrate (No Email) on January 26, 2000 4:58 AM

In Detroit Michigan there is the

I'm not a digital artist (or artist of any kind) but this is where my sister learned her digital training. She also has a very strong background in traditional art which has helped her immensely. 

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on January 26, 2000 12:43 PM

Thank you for you help. It should help me. 

MR. A

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on January 26, 2000 12:45 PM

Thanks for your help. It should give me somewhere to start. 

MR. A

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on January 26, 2000 12:46 PM

Thnk you for your help. It should give me somewhere to start looking. 

MR.A

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on January 26, 2000 12:47 PM

Thank you for your RE: it should help me out. 

MR.A