How do you get into a creative or artistic job without an arts degree?
Question:
I have a natural ability to draw well and enjoy doing it - so much that I want to do it for a living. Going back to school for art is expensive!
I already have a B.S. in Business Administration (human resources), but I'm very hestitant about committing 3-4 more years (time and money) to get a degree as a Product Designer, Transportation Designer, or a Digital Illustrator (one of my dreams is to work for Pixar).
Answer:
make a portfolio of your work, publicize your work even on a website, get all of your family and friends to talk you up, join a couple of art groups or clubs, talk to everyone you know in the field, even talk to some very rich people that you know who cares about you and maybe they can "create" a place for you to get started, or gather a group of caring rich folk to sponsor you for a little while to get you started.
If you don't already, learn the necessary software on your own. You don't need another degree but can take one-off classes (lots of digital classes are offered at night and even distance learning). Then get yourself hooked up with a creative temp agency in a major city-- preferably NYC or LA where you can make appropriate connections. They'll test you on your skills so make sure you're solid. You'll start out doing little edits here and there and move onward and upward both creatively and financially. Do side jobs for friends. You'll create a nice portfolio and then have crafted a real resume. Good luck.
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