Thank you guys!

I was wondering if Mike Disa still teaches at CalArts. I can't seem to find list of teachers who is currently teaching there right now, and the only available links under "Faculty/Staff" of CalArts is their resoruces. And I've researched on what he has been up to for the past few years, and it seems he's been busy with some movies.

Thanks Tiana, your advice reassured my decision to attend LCAD. I'll do my best and see what happens. Even with the immense amount of debt I'll obtain, I'll be able to pay it off anyway right? With hard work and dedication, that is. And Laura, hang in there! I'm pretty sure you'll do alright. But instead of spending the big bucks right away, you can defer your cal grant for a year and study art classes in a nearby community college and study the books used by CalArts students. I think that'd be best in your current financial situation. That is, if you're very sure you will be accepted by for the next class. (We'll only have about 7-8months to put together another portfolio before the due date.)

Oh yea, here's my art blog... I applied for CA and as many of you may have known, was rejected T_T... http://daiaenna.tumblr.com/ (my life drawings will not be posted yet, waiting for May to get portfolio back)

Hey! Hope you guys don't mind me barging into the discussion.

 

I've heard that many students are extremely happy at LCAD studying animation. It's about 15 miles from an art store (Art Supply Warehouse), and it's located in a very very nice area. The faculty seems very impressive, especially because of Dave Pruiksma, a former animator at Disney known for his work with "Beauty and the Beast", and many more films. From the look of it, it seems LCAD will be giving you a lot better instructions than the average animation program.

 

Though, I do wonder if it is really the school that makes a student succeed. CalArts may give you a higher chance of becoming a much better animator/artist since their program seems to be alot more intensive, but I believe LCAD can also help you succeed as an animator. 

 

And as for housing (if the other is full), I believe the counselors help students pair up to rent rooms at Club Laguna, a very nice apartment not far from the campus. The rent for 2 BR + 2 BA is around $1400+ per month, but if you have 2 peoples sharing each room, it'll be around $500 for each person per month. Check it out: http://www.rent.com/rentals/california/orange-county/laguna-beach/club-laguna/431094/

This post was edited by Diana Kidlaied at April 12, 2011 12:47:05 AM PDT