Storyboard Artist Education?

[t0po.inc]

So, I've been doing and still am doing some research, but I'm not coming up with much, so maybe I'm just doing some wrong things.
BUT ANYWAY.
I was wondering what kind of training/classes/majors are recommended to do storyboarding, what are most of the things a storyboard artist does, is it super competitive, etc.
I'm very interested in doing illustration, comics, and storyboarding, but I'm not sure if the latter would be better taught under animation or illustration. I read on a few sites that storyboard artists usually major in animation which is something I'm not really sure if I want to go into.
I've also been finding a lot of sites that say storyboard artists most of the time work only in digital media which is kind of sad because I'm a traditionalist at heart. D:

So, if anyone has any wisdom for me on things that'd be great? Websites or books I could read and study up? Aaaaaanything would help. D:

[moroi]

I don't know much about it, but my school offers a Storyboard minor. I think it's best paired with a Seq Art major as some of the classes are the same. My roommate took the first storyboarding class, and they worked entirely in traditional, so I don't think its a dead medium....Some of the storyboards I've seen have used greyscale markers (like Prismas or Copics).

If you scroll down to the "Storyboard" section it lists the required classes:
http://scad.edu/academic/minors/

[Maxine Schacker]

A story board is simply a shot by shot plan for shooting a film. Live action films, commercials, animation - they are all boarded. There are people who did not major in animation who make a living boarding. They were able to take individual classes or teach themselves what they needed to know. At Max the Mutt, some students majoring in Illustration for Comics and Graphic Novels are taking story boarding courses as extra classes. These courses are part of both the Animation and Concept Art curriculum, but are not part of the Illustration curriculum.

What is your major interest? If it's comics, follow your heart and pick up additional skills on the side. I've been told that "Shot by Shot" is a great textbook for boarding. Also, send a message to Storyboard Dave. He's probably the best person to ask!

[t0po.inc]

Thanks Moroi and Maxine! :9

@Maxine: My major interest is probably comics first, storyboarding, editorial illustration, and maybe somewhere in the future character designing. Nonetheless, I figured that there would be a good chance to at least pick up some things for storyboarding from taking comic classes.
I will check out that book and I did think about contacting Storyboard Dave. His school is actually a few blocks away from me, so I figured he might be able to direct me towards some summer courses or other resources in the area.

[Maxine Schacker]

Good luck! If you visit Toronto, drop in and visit.

[Storyboard Dave]

Thanks Moroi and Maxine! :9

@Maxine: My major interest is probably comics first, storyboarding, editorial illustration, and maybe somewhere in the future character designing. Nonetheless, I figured that there would be a good chance to at least pick up some things for storyboarding from taking comic classes.
I will check out that book and I did think about contacting Storyboard Dave. His school is actually a few blocks away from me, so I figured he might be able to direct me towards some summer courses or other resources in the area.

I'm still an old school traditionalist when it comes to some of my storyboards. It totally depends on what the client wants and what the storyboards are to used for. And yeah, if you've got questions- gimme a shout.

[Mirana]

My roommate took the first storyboarding class, and they worked entirely in traditional, so I don't think its a dead medium....Some of the storyboards I've seen have used greyscale markers (like Prismas or Copics).[/url]

Actually, they don't care what medium you work in...pencil, ink, marker, digital...as long as the boards are done. :)