Cartoon Schools Head Online
High-speed internet access is now providing new and exciting opportunities to learn cartoon computer animation online. As recently as two years ago the quality limitations of online video made teaching animation very difficult for both the teachers and the students. Now, as sites like YouTube and Vimeo make quick work of video technicalities, online animation schools are able to flourish and foster amazing feedback and communication.
There are many differences between a standard classroom and those found online.
Teacher/student ratios are typically quite favorable in the top computer animation schools. Often there will be between 8 to 12 students for each teacher. Anybody that has spent time in a crowded classroom will recognize that this ratio is ideal.
It’s understandable that online animation schools also have internet requirements. DSL is the bare minimum, which is fortunately available in most areas. If you do not have access to high-speed internet you may need to consider commuting to a place that has it in order to meet this minimum requirement. Otherwise you may be forced to wait until DSL is available in your area.
In addition, a 2 GHz computer is highly recommended, either a PC with Windows XP/Vista or a Mac with OSX. Online animation schools require that you own your own computer, something you may not need while attending a traditional school.
Flash is usually required as teachers and students communicate via web cams this way. Often the full version of Quicktime Pro is needed to ensure proper video sharing. There are books to be purchased, of course, a common sight for any college-level class. You can find a more specific list of the costs of animation school here.
The world of computer animation schools has reached the internet, bringing together students from California as well as India as they strive to become professional animators.