Sheridan Illustration… Don't You Click That Other Thread, C'mere!

[Momus]

Alright! So! I am extraordinarily interested in this program, and that's partly because I've got about eight months or so to prepare my application. I've got so much time but I still feel the fear of letting it go to waste, it's crazy! It's not the only program I'm focused on, but one school at a time! This shall part one in a series?

Sheridan - BAA in Illustration

I sort of went over my situation in this (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=95995) thread. Basically, I've dropped out of Algonquin's animation program (and to answer a previous question about the state of things there: well, it is hard to talk about it when some of my friends from that very program have started posting here on CA! In fact, a few of said friends got about as far as I did with it and decided to drop out because—like me—animation wasn't the career for them. It's just that, simply!) and am pursuing something in illustration. Drawing things that I don't have to move or synch to voices, and painting: these are my interests.

My interests have been jumping all over the place since puberty. Anyone else get that problem? But, that's another thread altogether. :grandpa:

What I'm looking for is just about any and all the information anyone in or from this program can give me. Experiences, tips, especially with regards to the portfolio, but also the course and professors. What is it like? Is it intense? I know it's what I put into it, but I'd like to know every aspect of what I'b be potentially investing four years of my life in (that's four if I can skip the fundies course, and I do so want to think that I can!!!).

Also: much later, I though it would be a great idea if I could post my portfolio sumissions on here for critiquing. Would that be… pretty useful?

Thoughts! That's all I want.

[Maxine Schacker]

Momus- did you do your homework? What makes me think that you never visited all the schools to see the year end shows? You are right- you will be investing time ,effort , and $. I think you may have missed most of the shows already. Max the Mutt is coming up in June.

If you end up feeling again that you're in the wrong program, and you haven't done your best to get the information you need on ALL the schools, you'll only have yourself to blame.

[Momus]

One school at a time, Maxine. I've spoken to as many people as I know from Sheridan, but all of them are from the animation program. I'll be visiting the school, as well as OCAD, next week.

EDIT: what's more, I mean no offense to your school. I am just really not interested in studying animation, that's all. I made the mistake the first time around of applying to the easiest art program I could get into, as nearby as possible. I'm trying to avoid making anymore crippling mistakes like that with my education.