have you considered RIT in ROchester, New York? its a BFA program, not an art school, but you start making films your first term, and make a total of 3 before you graduate. its part of the Film Program, so its more well rounded than a trade school.
Hey, this may be a little late, but here is my 2 cents: I was an instructor at the Art Institute, and yes, they are NOT a good choice for 2D ( or even 3D in my opinion), and I am now teaching at RIT. I am a 2D character animator/designer/instructo...
I saw your comments on the college thread. I'm glad to see there's someone teaching at RIT with a real passion for 2D. I should clarify when I went there, I had a GREAT character animation professor, but she left when I did and I didn't know the state of the program anymore.
Anyways, I've recently gone through your work and it's great! I'm glad you're teaching at RIT. Best of luck in the future!
At 12:13am on November 22, 2007, Mike A. Smith said…
You're on-- time to pony up the video. Hallo to the missus and the young'n, by the way.
At 11:10pm on November 14, 2007, Mike A. Smith said…