[ACCEPTED] Sheridan Animation Portfolio 2020 // Commentary and Tips!

[@katsahina]

As a procrastinator, I relate to that crunch feeling as well...I admire your speed tho ;0; Amazing quality work!

[@StoryTeller796]

I want to start a conversation about me procrastinating and to hang out with you fellow procrastinators though I haven't got time to actually start and finish the conversation so instead I'll leave this here as a reminder to check back.

[@youyouphan338]

OH MY GOD--- you scored 15/15 on layouts you started 3 HOURS BEFORE THE DEADLINE??? Literally such a power move oml (I'm lowkey starting on my layouts 2 days before the deadline so this gives me some hope LOL)

[@mrpizzacat8273]

That speed is terrifying, 3 hours a pop. I MIGHT be able to pull that but it would garbage. Great work and congrats on getting in.

[@marielcarey4288]

Honestly, I can't even finish a sketch in that time.

[@mishiee1214]

I'm not sure if I'll ever get to apply to Sheridan as I'm in 11th grade and was already pressured by my parents to pursue medicine but I've saved tons of videos of portfolios and yours was one of the most inspiring ones... I can't believe you CRAMMED this! Best of luck to everyone!

[@fusion325]

Been 2 years, how's it going? Did you end up applying?

[@mayahika]

International future applicant here! This is definitely helpful! Thanks a lot :"D I still have 2-3 years left to improve

[@starheart04]

Samme

[@oliviaenglish8051]

Wow crazy to see Sheridan stuff on my page. I’m a third year right now. Good luck to everyone applying!! This is all great advice for those applying. Make sure to focus on structure, story, and movement in all your pieces.

[@jayh7171]

I think one of my biggest takeaways from this video is that efficient and practical research is more important than timing. Yes, don't cram and use your time properly, but that fact that you did most of your drawings in the span of a week, regardless of wether or not that week was the deadline week or not, just proves that doing effective research in a significantly short amount of time is more effective than having started a long time ago and being inaffective with your practice. I ses this coming to life as I'm applying now. Hopefully I make it in lol :)

[@patmianwinston]

I've been feeling pretty down lately with how it feels like I'm stuck in one career path, but looking at your portfolio and reading how you changed career paths after so long because you knew it was what you wanted makes me feel a million times better. Don't know if I'll go into animation but I'm definitely committing myself to art, seeing this was a big boost. I feel quite a bit less ashamed for having these interests despite being in radically different fields of study to what I'm currently doing. Hopefully a year from now I'll be making artwork like when I was in high school. Here's hoping, and thank you for posting this.

[@driftingnovaart]

It's really humbling to hear that I was able to provide even a little inspiration !😭 Many of us are conditioned to think we have to pursue one field and stick to it from the start, but having varied interests and life experiences makes you a better storyteller and a better artist. I wouldn't be the artist I am now without having worked in labs and done bio internships, even if the surface skills are totally irrelevant. I wish you the best, and good luck on your own art journey!

[@fluffsnake]

Ahh glad to find a portfolio of someone who comes from a different background and wants to get into animation pretty late! Feeling a little scared and overwhelmed, but I know it's what I want to do so that certainty helps a lot! Thank you for this video ♥

[@driftingnovaart]

Glad this video helped! Good luck on your own art journey!!

[@fluffsnake]

@@driftingnovaart thanks a lot!!

[@yan_ningg2800]

I'm currently a 2nd year undergrad in a research-focused university and your video made me cry as that I realized it might not be too late for me just yet. I might still have a chance to pursue a career in art/animation after I graduate from my current program. I am so glad that I came across your video and your work is absolutely amazing. Congratulations (though late by one year) and I truly wish you get to make the best out of your animation career!

[@patm5671]

Graduated with an IT degree in 2020 and I started drawing around the same. I'm buckling in now trying to improve and apply to the NYC SVA. Awesome to see another post grad student.

[@sashaines8646]

Hello! as someone who wants to apply for 2022 you are an inspiration! Who knows we might see each other on campus haha

[@lenaelisabeth]

Wow, the animation of the juice box was amazing

[@jacoMakeW]

this type of portfolio took so much time and experience practices.

[@Kyla-vz4hm]

damn. hearing that you already got a degree is very inspiring. I’m going to a state school to pursue business and art instead and for money reasons, and scrolling through sheridan and other canadian animation schools due to minor regret. feels nice that there’s other people pursuing art school later on

[@BlackHayateTheThird]

That's amazing work! I loved seeing your portfolio- and omg, your ability to draw under serious crunch time will serve you well in the industry (hopefully not that intense though!) I appreciate you sharing that you've graduated from a different degree and were working. I'm debating if I should get into animation or not- it feels like there's more jobs on the animation side compared to the production side of things... Wishing you the best in your studies and I can already tell you're gonna go far!

[@dchen8874]

wow all your artwork looks really nice! also the juicebox animation was cool, i like how the juicebox separated and came back together

[@skyworld3393]

Thank you so much for uploading this! I have an associate's in graphic design, it was the closet at my community college. I really really want to get into Sheridan, but damn, am I so shaken up that I wouldn't be good enough. The ones I'm most concerned about is the animation and character rotation. I've done motion graphics and done some hand-drawn animations, but not much and I'm certainly not confident in my abilities...

[@driftingnovaart]

There's no harm in trying! In fact, Sheridan's the only school I've ever seen (at least compared to art schools in the US) that gives you a graded rubric, which means if you don't get in, you can see exactly where you need to improve for next time! That's why a lot of applicants re-apply to Sheridan, and often see big improvements in their abilities+score each attempt. Many of my classmates didn't get in their first attempt: don't get too hung up on "not good enough", it just takes time and practice.

[@yintan6558]

So do I，I am still worry about not good enough to apply animation in Sheridan. But I will try！！

[@carnngi]

3 hours💀god, you've got it even worse than me chronic procrastinitis, kinda chad you got full marks tho

[@sarasuarez5529]

Here I am, three days before deadline finishing my animation, storyboard, and gestures. I did not heed your warning, wise one.

[@altairdelirio]

As someone who will be going into uni for econ, but loves art it feels nice to see someone go into art uni after already graduating from something else

[@silvanahuang2075]

Thank you, this is so inspiring :) I'm currently in my second year of uni studying science, and although I loved drawing as a kid, I kinda threw it out the window during highschool and first yr uni :(, but after finally drawing more during summer 2020, I realized how much more passionate I am about art than really anything else...I'm still lacking in many ways and have sooo much to learn and improve on, but hearing your story made me feel so hopeful and determined :)) Also, it's INCREDIBLE how you were able to produce such quality work in such a short amount of time (can't relate yet haha)

[@driftingnovaart]

Yes!! I remember I often had a nagging feeling I wasn't cut out for art school because I wasn't focused on art all my life, but time spent studying other fields like science is time spent expanding your perspective. It's never too late to change courses and try something new you're passionate about!

[@Jeansagain]

my favourite speedrunner 😍

[@driftingnovaart]

Thank you fellow gamer 😘. Aiming for the 100% Degree Run now!

[@lukedoglt]

Ah I love it. Kinda inspires me, but also makes me think I need to be that good. Also American here. I still have 2 years before I apply, I hope I use that time wisely. Thank you for your video, it was nice

[@driftingnovaart]

2 years is plenty of time to keep improving!! And there's a lot of luck involved around how competitive the application cycle is each year. A lot of people don't make it in the first try: remember that I'm like...6 years older than my classmates lol. Even though i wasn't studying art, I've had more time to practice and mature critically. Good luck!!

[@scarlettwilkins6043]

Same here ! I am from uk and i plan on applying in 23 :)

[@hunt_er92]

Same. I'm from the UK and also older but I didn't actually start drawing until a lot later either (whyyyy) so I'm working hard to study/improve as much as possible before applying :D

[@denotato]

Watching all these animation portfolio for sheridan is so overwhelming. Its such outstanding work and so much. I want to persue in animation but I feel like I should've prepared earlier, should've done more drawings

[@jenielle3011]

Woahh, this is so cool honestly. I'm a biology student and I often wonder if it's even right for me

[@shanel3909]

Hi, I loved all of your work it looks great! As someone who is planning to apply for the 2022 year (basically starting my portfolio later this year ahh) this is really helpful!

[@driftingnovaart]

Ah thank you! And best of luck!!

[@cyanzed3221]

THIS POSSUM HAUNTS ME

[@choykody4844]

They look amazing !I am speechless , you did them in like ...few days?!

[@biped2788]

I absolutely love your personal artworks!

[@driftingnovaart]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@anne.r1064]

I really want to go to Sheridan to study animation! There's something I read in their admissions requirements that is bothering me a little bit. It said: Sheridan has been granted consent by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer the animation degree for a further seven-year term starting April 29, 2019 and subject to renewal thereafter. Application to the Ministry for renewal of the consent is a prescribed and cyclical requirement for degree programs at all Ontario colleges. Sheridan will ensure that all students admitted to the Honours Bachelor of Animation program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame. Credentials earned during the period of consent remain valid even if Ministry consent to offer the program is withdrawn in the future. (I don't understand the paragraph below⬇) Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions). Can you basically explain to me what they're saying? I'll really appreciate it.

[@alexiec9323]

From how I understand it, is that the animation program could be completed in 7 years. Like you could do this program part time and take up to 7 years to finish it.

[@Shin-cd1dt]

Ok I'm somewhat feeling better about the portfolio part.

[@HK-bj8qq]

Really cool to see the full portfolio process, great job! A good friend of mine got accepted last year as well, hopefully you guys get to come back to campus in September 👍🏻

[@nyanpie7296]

Thank you so much for making this video!! I’ve always wondered how applicants handled the portfolio and it’s kinda comforting to know that I don’t have to panic that much until the deadline. I was wondering how long it took for you to make that animatic and storyboard in your personal section?

[@driftingnovaart]

The storyboard i made over 2 weekends. The animatic was made in a what I can only describe as a fever dream of a break week where I had 10 days off from class, and needed to finish it for an informal screening that month (but i had rough boards and layouts done beforehand. the 10 days was just to draw all the final animatic frames)

[@aribaylock8272]

Hi all the art you submitted is so amazing!!!! Do u have any specific tips or videos you recommend for perspective???

[@Hubert99999]

Heres some material to study from ;) I recommend their other stuff too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6Hbc3qEmNesiNU kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKnShap7mceVnbM

[@driftingnovaart]

I don't have any specific videos in mind, but definitely look up resources on 1-point/2-point vanishing points as a first step into drawing in perspective! And then practice framing and composition: obviously don't copy a photograph in your final piece, but I find looking at photos or movie stills of interior shots and doing a quick sketch of it for practice will help you visualize 3D space better.

[@soundkey562]

I'm doing my portfolio right now. this is really helpful thank you

[@driftingnovaart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LingnaBaboon]

this has been incredibly helpful!

[@salt9986]

These look amazing!!!!

[@zilladraws6638]

wooo this is so informative!! thank you berrry much!!!

[@starsnatcher4659]

this is amazing advice !!! love your work

[@sheriberrie]

WOW HOW AMAZINGGGGGGGG

[@mary-maru]

This is so impressive and inspiring qwq) You're amazing~

[@driftingnovaart]

Thank you! ;;

[@ariadnaavalosagurto9046]

hi i have a question how does it work? i've watched a lot of people that applied and for apply everyone use the same exercises. Like the sme juice box and those characters for storyboard practices.So in school they are teaching you guys that and later if you wanna apply you have to show?so pls can anybody tell how does it work?

[@PollisonCartoons]

tysm, been looking at schools to study abroad since art schools are hella expensive, there is one place that is conveniently close to me but its more 3D focused which isn't bad since i want to do both 2D and 3D animation but I've been looking at schools with animation bachelors in Canada for a few days now as I should since i'm in that scary part of high school where I sorta have to start choosing schools I want to go do in about year from now. Sorry I'm rambling tho and thx again!

[@shannayaanayak7063]

I loved this video, watched it 4 times at least

[@beasfoolery]

THIS IS AMAZIINNGGG!!!

[@rogers505]

your work is amazing! I have a question, where can I look up for the cut off score for this years portfolio? I’m really curious since I’m applying and I’m an international

[@meppine]

I'm not nova (I'm their classmate) but I can tell you that the cutoff is changed year to year based on the average of how everyone does for that year

[@ABnormalZUCHINI]

I’m about to graduate with cs degree, and as I get closer I feel more mad at myself for not standing up to my parents and pursuing what I really wanted... I feel like it’s a bit too late now but seeing a graduate go back and pursue their dreams is really cool... my biggest roadblock now is financial (oh and ofcourse skill haha)

[@nicolebloopbloop3215]

I'm a CS graduate and a current technical director at an animation studio! I think if you still have some passion for CS, you can combine art and technology to be a technical director! Sheridan's 1-year computer animation program has courses for technical direction so you can pursue different areas (lighting, shading, character, even pipeline). >_< I love animation but i think i found a career for myself in the industry that combines my strongest assets

[@ABnormalZUCHINI]

@@nicolebloopbloop3215 thanks for sharing that, what kind of requirements does Sheridan have for that specific program? Also would you mind what your job is like as a technical director?

[@nicolebloopbloop3215]

@@ABnormalZUCHINI apologies for the late reply! But here's a link for the program: www.sheridancollege.ca/programs/computer-animation **** The kind of technical director I am is a pipeline technical director, so I am on the more technical side than the artistic side (but I'm going to take some online courses to learn Maya, Katana, nuke) . Specifically, I use a lot of python and other scripting languages for example, MEL for Maya. If we're looking at 2D, Toon boom harmony has a scripting API as well. I mostly make tools for importing, exporting, and just overall quality of life improvements for the pipeline but that's just a pinch of the whole technical director job. My team has TDs who are specialized with each of the different DCC used in animation. Hope this helps, although it's a late reply!

[@shannayaanayak7063]

I have a few questions: 1) you’re one of the few artists that I saw didn’t hand draw almost everything, could you please tell me what’s parts of the portfolio I can do digitally and what parts I absolutely have to do traditionally? 2) do I have to make the figure drawing in conte/charcoal or can I use graphite? 3) what tools did you use for the hand gesture drawing? I would be so grateful if you could reply to this🥺

[@liamtheclownery4247]

Hello, I'm planning on going to Sheridan in the future and I have some questions. If you could answer, I'd really appreciate it! How much is tuition at Sheridan? How do you pay? How often are you required to pay (every month, two months, semester?)? Is it worth it? Thank you very much in advance!

[@rotsu2108]

international here! hoping to apply next year and this is really helpful and inspiring ;_; congrats on getting In and maybe I'll see ya around campus!

[@driftingnovaart]

Glad I was able to help

[@anail.c4443]

Good job this is great 👍🏽

[@FlamingoSnot]

Aaah I’m an 11th grader currently and I’m curious in perusing art later on in college haha, and to be honest I have no idea where to start. Art has been a hobby of mine for around four years and it would be super helpful if you had any advice or anything!!

[@milagroslizarraga4606]

Hi. I feel soo related, I'm also studying something completely different and I just realize that I want to study visual development art, but I have no practice at all in drawing gesture or line of action (I still don't understand this one) so I feel like I need a looot to improve to get to a decent level. How many years did you take to learn the fundamentals so you could make your portfolio?

[@TheJos59]

Thank you for uploading this video, love your art =)

[@ashishthakur1170]

Is there any 'post-graduate diploma' in animation at Sheridan college??? If yess, then what are the requirements??

[@coe.3181]

This is so useful, thank you!

[@LinhTran-om6qh]

Hey, is this the portfolio for the 4-year animation program (bachelor's degree)? Or the computer animation program (master's degree)?

[@iness6838]

This is amazing 👍✨

[@exploderightnow]

we crunching folks. I may be stupid,

[@exploderightnow]

That’s it

[@noorqadri3507]

so you have been at Sheridan for a year now. Would it be possible to see your newer work and how much you have improved?

[@soundkey562]

i hope im working hard enough for Sheridan

[@luckychonk9527]

So since you already have a degree from Berkeley in biology, did you apply for the masters degree in film animation at sheridan?

[@driftingnovaart]

Nope! I was only interested in their Honours Bachelors of Animation. Most masters programs are for those that want to study animation as fine arts or independent filmmaking. Most of the well-known animation programs in the US and Canada--and the ones that focus on practical portfolio skills/ helping you get into the industry--are undergraduate.

[@astrawwberri]

Is it good or bad for me to start preparing to try to get into Sheridan when I'm an Y8 middle schooler...

[@ddangerous]

Hi if you don't mind I got a few questions. Are there mature students in the program because I'm insecure that I'll be the oldest one there and also do you think there's a part time course load?

[@driftingnovaart]

In just my year, I know of two people in their mid-20's (including myself) and 2 people in their 30's. I don't know how old you are, but it's actually not unusual for adults in their late 30's or older who want a career change to attend the program. Sure most freshmen will be in the 18-20 range, but there's always a handful of older students and no one would judges based on age anyway. Also, our schedules are pre-determined by the school: it's a heavy full-time program that doesn't leave much room for part-time jobs unless you are VERY efficient at drawing or are willing to sacrifice some quality on assignments ;-;

[@ricomatias]

Great work! Just had a question, did you have to apply before the ‘equal consideration deadline’ or was it just the regular deadline? Thx

[@terryf1c893]

amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaziiiiiga

[@s_sunshower]

i've got a few questions, so I'm really hoping you see this comment--i'm a senior and i'll be graduating in may; i've had a huge interest in animation and character design for a few years now, and i'm thinking about going to a college in canada (mainly because the tuition is supposed to be lower) because i've heard good things about animation coming from there. Watching this video, i know i have a LOT to try and improve on in a relatively short amount of time, but as long as I put in the work, hopefully i'll get to where I want to be, eventually...... Do you feel like you've learned a lot at Sheridan?? and do you think that what you've learned there so far would put you in a good position to work at an animation studio in the future, if you wanted to? What things do you think are the most important to emphasize in an animation portfolio? Are there specific things to avoid? I don't think there's any way I'll meet the application deadline for this year--I have way too much to learn and less than a month to apply for equal consideration, but I'm just curious to hear what you think; if you have any answers or advice, I'd really appreciate hearing anything from you

[@jiawenchin9292]

Hi my brother wants to take a degree in animation, I'm not familiar with these but are the illustrations drawn on a computer software or paper, and are they animated on paper or a computer software? I'm guessing its on a computer software but I'm not too sure, great video btw!

[@manyamankad9768]

Hey do you have any advice for the layout section and how to get better at it?

[@swannlake6890]

I love your portfolio and your storyboard is heartwarming

[@driftingnovaart]

Thank you! And yeah I'd say 48 frames max to be safe, including holds or drawings held for 2+ frames. 48 frames is plenty of time to get a movement across and for reference my animation was 40 unique drawings, totaling 48 frames, at 12 fps.

[@swannlake6890]

@@driftingnovaart thank you so much for replying, it means a lot ❤️✨

[@CatchXO]

2021 storyboard is 20 this year instead of 25

[@shadow-clay4619]

I'm very new to how portfolios work. Do you have to draw these drawings live in front of a jury or at home?

[@monikiwi5217]

How old you were when you realize that you want to draw cartoons?

[@davidbob-tengo9365]

Hiiiiiii! Please where did u get ur storyboard template

[@matcheriie3769]

ahh wow you work so quick and it still looks great ;-; i’m a junior right now and I want to go to Sheridan a lot (i’m worried abt the portfolio but it is what it is),,,, i have a quick question, but how much do you spend yearly? because i’ve looked at the site and it seems to be 30 something thousand CAD but that doesn’t include residence? I’m a bit confused;; it’s not your job to answer my questions tho LOL but good luck with your degree!!

[@driftingnovaart]

Hi there! That's actually pretty accurate. I paid 29k CAD (about 14500 per semester) for my first year of Sheridan: this includes tuition and program fees, but not residence since we were remote. That's the price for international students: Canadian citizens pay MUCH lower tuition fees, about 10k CAD per year!

[@matcheriie3769]

@@driftingnovaart Thank you so much! Tuition is one of the main factors for me when choosing colleges, so this really is helpful. Thank you again, I hope you have a good day!

[@dxtura]

Wait actually sorry for spamming your comments, but can I ask how you stayed on model while doing the short animation? It's easy with animals/humans but with cube-esque things I find that the proportions are all over the place :''') Thanks in advance!

[@coe.3181]

Some questions: When do applications start? When do they end? And when are you given your results?

[@driftingnovaart]

Applications officially start when they release that year's portfolio instruction PDF on their website: which was mid-October in 2019, and mid-November in 2020 (I think it was delayed due to covid complications). They're due during the last week of February, and I got my results on March 19th!

[@coe.3181]

@@driftingnovaart Thank you!

[@danielchica9898]

The character one have to rotate must be entirely new?

[@Fatima-ff9vl]

hii! i have a question,,, did u do the layout digitally??

[@driftingnovaart]

Yeah my layouts were done in Photoshop! I freehanded the actual drawing tho. Using built in perspective tools tends to make things look stiff and traced.

[@roshnipoojary6829]

This portfolio is for 3d animation program??

[@yoonji9352]

Omg

[@Shizilol]

Can you help me think of an idea? I have no idea on what to do with Storyboarding Character: Possum Theme: Beauty is only skin deep. I just need to think of an idea

[@aviizu]

you applying to 2021/2022 too?

[@Shizilol]

@@aviizu yep

[@YasLetsLearn]

did you do any digital art in your portfolio? does it matter if your art is traditional or digital?

[@driftingnovaart]

LOL I mean....my entire portfolio is digital art except for the figure, hand, and sketchbook drawings. It doesn't matter which one you do. Just whatever is more comfortable and accessible.

[@dxtura]

LMAO AND I'M STILL NOT FINISHED WITH MY PORTFOLIO KILL ME

[@Shanspirational]

bro same :,D

[@dxtura]

@@Shanspirational haha im cryign help

[@disasteriz3766]

Did you get a scholarship? Cos that's almost like perfect scores O_O

[@driftingnovaart]

Naw I didn't, most scholarships are based on financial standing, or are only available to Canadian domestic students

[@disasteriz3766]

@@driftingnovaart ooofof man, Canadians strait up don't like internationals, its also like 3 times more expensive too T_T gud luck with ur loans

[@aa-de2il]

Is 22 too late to apply to sheridan?

[@driftingnovaart]

You mean the 22nd of February, or being 22-years-old...?

[@aa-de2il]

@@driftingnovaart years of age. funny enough 22 is too late as well im pretty sure the deadline is the 21st

[@driftingnovaart]

​@@aa-de2il I applied at 25 years old, and I have other first-year classmates in their 20's and 30's, so 22 is not late at all. Oh and the deadline this year was the 23rd, so if you had meant the date, it wouldn't technically have been too late, but it would've been an inconceivable crunch lol

[@aa-de2il]

@@driftingnovaart I'm sorry. i have another question and youre not obligated to answer obviously but i was wondering if theres a required gpa average for Sheridan as im pretty sure mine, unfortunately, was a bit below average in highschool. probably a 3.0

[@sirmage678]

To be honest, your main goal isn't Sheridan college, but calart, not to be hurtful, but i feel your portfolio(excepted the personal portfolio), is not good as the others who got accepted, but because your personal portfolio is so good (professional level) they just kinda opened a door for you to get in.

[@malachiroger2659]

Fantastic 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️

[@poslannikkorozi9098]

I didn't like the guy's vid

[@Qrtuop]

*Sees the pronouns* *immediately closes vid*