Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much. Glad you appreciated it!

You're very welcome Sara! Glad you found it helpful!

You are very welcome! Glad it was helpful!

Hey Nightwolf! Thanks so much for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video! Oh by the way - I want to mention a very nuanced tip. While you are still in community college - you are eligible to apply to a lot of internships. For example... Universal, Disney, Warner Brothers will often have visual development/ character design internships available to students. However, as soon as you leave the college system (there is a 6 month grace period I think) - you won't be able to apply to the internships anymore, and you will be competing for the full time positions. So while you are still in the community college, see if you can apply for any internships while you are still eligible!

@@MrChrisArtStudio Awesome! I def missed the opportunity last year so I hope to apply to as many opportunities as I can this time around.

@@nightwolf4947 Best of luck! Never too early to start looking! :)

Thank you so much Angelika!

Oh awesome. That's great that you had a chance to visit Watts in San Diego! It's quite a drive from LA. Like 3 hours??

@@MrChrisArtStudio yeah around 3 hours, it was close to 4 because of the traffic.

Dang that's rough!

@@MrChrisArtStudio Yup, it's better to move in the san diego area, no time is lost.

Hi @selenagomezfan208! There are plenty of art schools and universities that offer Illustration degrees. Off the top of my head, both SJSU and Art Center provide degrees in illustration. San Jose State may be a good choice if you are just starting out. Art Center is going to be more of an elite school. Most Universities only offer "art" or "design" degrees - but San Jose State's school seems to be a little more specialized! San Jose State University Animation/Illustration - www.sjsu.edu/design/undergraduate-programs/animation-illustration/index.php Tuition: $30,000 Art Center College of Design | Location: Pasadena, CA | Tuition: $200,000 Illustration: www.artcenter.edu/academics/undergraduate-degrees/illustration/overview.html What do you want to do as an illustrator? Create illustrations for book covers? Posters? Magazines? Card games? Just keep in mind.. illustration as a job as been around for a very long time. Illustration is one of those jobs that I've mentioned in the video that is getting a bit old. As traditional artists utilize AI to speed up their workflow, the jobs will get more scarce and the pay will get less. I'm technically an "illustrator" too - so I'm speaking from experience here. Make sure to keep up to date with technology and trends! Best of luck! - Mr. Chris

Fantastic! I'm so glad the video was useful for you! :)

Yeah that one's pretty good. I really like that one. Someone else mentioned that too that I left out the Russian schools. I think the main reason why I left it out is that I don't know anyone who has personally been there. All the schools I have listed in my video I have had first hand or secondhand experience. I don't personally know any artists in the industry who have studied at St Petersburg art academy. It slipped my mind and that's the only reason why I forgot to mention it. But from what I seen, the artwork is really nice.

Does these academies require a school certificate?

@@Knob-ccc No I don't believe you get certificates from completing classes at these academies.

Do you geographically? Or the timestamp in the video?

Haha preach. I can't say something like that outright, because I have many colleagues who are alumni there or teach there as well. So it would make them look really bad. But that's generally the sentiment I've gotten from SCAD graduates with a few exceptions. Would you like to add what major you were in? When did you graduate? And what career path you ended up going into?

I majored in both Computer Arts (animation), and Illustration for my BFA, and got my MFA in Computer Arts (focusing mainly on 2D Animation and Motion Graphics). The great thing about a school like SCAD, especially now, is the access to the various labs and studios, which is (almost) 24 hours across the board. I think SCAD does have business courses now, but there weren’t any when I was there, and I wish I had the presence-of-mind to have taken business or accounting classes somewhere else, maybe at one of the other local colleges in the area. A lot of the pitfalls from my time in college came mostly from a mix of lack of knowledge, a few bad habits, being disorganized, and other external circumstances. No, I wasn’t into drugs, drinking or partying at all, and was pretty self-motivated for the most part. Again, SCAD and art schools like it are too expensive; yes, students should always be aware of what they’re investing financially, but being preoccupied with that educational investment, to the point where it becomes disruptive is a problem. I can at least say that I completed what I started. I know more than a few students who dropped out, couldn’t afford to continue, and still owe student loans. For me, if I had a ‘magic do-over’ (which I clearly don’t), I’d probably go to a less expensive university with a solid art program (where I get to learn illustration and animation) and study something business related. Basically a double or even triple major of Art/ Media Arts and Business. To young career-minded artists, or anyone, regardless of what college you go to, my main suggestions are: - try to nail-down exactly what you want to do right from the beginning, but give yourself enough space to change your mind, if you have to. - there are lots of options when it comes to schools, so don’t get too dogmatic about your choice. Take the time to make a solid choice for you. - develop personal discipline strategies and routines, with regards to your work. Art requires a lot of time, practice and motivation especially when you don’t feel like doing it. - one solution that works really well is to ALWAYS start things early. Any project, assignment or exercise you’re given, either start it immediately, or within 24 hours. Even if all you start with is a list of ideas, a list of shots on a post-it… that’s enough to get the ball rolling and eventually finish the work. Stay away from all-nighters the day before the work is due; that’s just stupid. - in my opinion, EVERY art student needs to get some level of business education under their belt, whether that’s a major a few elective courses, or a few hours talking to your rich aunt or uncle who owns their own establishment. - while in school, by all means, make full use of your schools counseling services. You will get overwhelmed by many unexpected things, and talking to roommates and classmates won’t cut-it. Talking to a professional cuts through a lot of b.s. real fast. Either do that for free, or at a discount in school, or pay hundreds of $$$ per hour later in life after you e graduated. - Last but not least, and this might sound counterintuitive, but hear me out… stop worrying so much about when you’ll graduate. We all want to avoid excessive college loan debt, and staying longer in college isn’t ideal, I get it. But… while you’re in the college/university bubble, you can truly take advantage of an additional major, extra networking, extra access to (the numerous) college resources, and either work, or start a small business (long) before you graduate. It’s tricky, but it’s doable. Ask anyone, your time in college will be over at some point. Make it count while you’re there. That response was meant to be shorter, but you got me going, so there you have it. In closing, that’s my take on things based on my life experience so far. It’s not for everyone, but I know it will help a handful of people, and I’m okay with that.

​@@BigBandelero Thank you so much for taking your time to write such a fantastic response. I'm sure your tips and experience will help a lot of young artists reading through this! :)

Thank you for sharing your perspective! I appreciate your feedback. In my video, I focused on art schools known for their contributions to various aspects of the art world, particularly in the USA. However, you've raised a valid point about the rich tradition of classical art education in Russia and Europe. Schools like the Repin Institute of Arts in St. Petersburg and the Surikov Moscow State Academic Art Institute in Moscow are indeed renowned for their classical art programs. Additionally, institutions like the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris have played pivotal roles in shaping the artistic landscape. I value your input and will certainly consider a more global perspective in future content. Thank you! I chose to highlight art schools that I have personally attended or have close friends who have gone there. This personal connection allowed me to provide more in-depth insights into those institutions. Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to meet many professional artists who studied at European or Russian schools during my time in the industry. The title of the video, "Best Art Schools in the World 2023 & Art Careers that Make Money," reflects a practical approach. The intention is to guide parents in helping their kids find stable jobs within the art industry. While classical oil painting is a revered art form, the reality is that making a stable income solely through this medium can be challenging. The video aims to provide insights into career paths that offer both artistic fulfillment and financial stability. I appreciate your feedback, and I'm open to further discussions. If you have additional questions or suggestions, feel free to share! Select European Art Schools • Repin Institute of Arts, Location: St. Petersburg, Russia • Surikov Moscow State Academic Art Institute, Location: Moscow, Russia • Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Location: Antwerp, Belgium • École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Location: Paris, France