Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Thoughts on Junior Year...

As a freshman, you hear incredible stories from upperclassmen about how hard the Computer Animation Curriculum is. People say you'll have no life and its hard work. Well its actually a bit worse than it sounds. The pressure is on for the rest of the semester. People are getting around 2-3 hours of sleep consecutively during this time of the month. There isn't enough hours in the day to get everything done to your personal best level. I guess its necessary to experience the industry " crunch time" but... it really hurts as an artist to have to create mediocre work just to get those points to pass the curriculum. I guess one has to be a little more than human to tough it out in the industry. There are amazing people that do it...but for the average human its hard to adapt to. I've heard from upperclassmen that during second semester PrePro for thesis, we will suffer much psychological damage. From observing my senior friends last year, I don't doubt it at all.

6 comments:

Lindsey said...

Keviiiiiiin

I know it's tough, but you really oughtta get more sleep than that. Budget yourself at least 5 hours every night (or 6. 6 is better). Then you'll be able to work more efficiently during the day! It's a worthwhile investment.

Kevin Lu said...

Actually Lindsey, I've been getting 6-7 hours everyday. Its just seems like other people aren't.

André Rogers said...

This post called out to me! I'm going through a bit of the same myself. What helps me is to keep my goals in mind and to constantly remind myself that there is a bright light at the end of the tunnel. Sounds cliche but it gets me through my worst slumps.

Tyler Hunter said...

junior year has been a breeze for me so far. i'm gettin like 12 hours a night.

Michael Victor Curtiss said...

I'm with Tyler.

Victor Maury said...

this is so depressing! D: