THE "PERFECT PORTFOLIO" // how to get into CALARTS (Character Animation)

[@Meppity]

Drink every time I say "and so forth!!" .. Or don't. Actually wait yeah, don't do that... 👁👄👁

[@abee-dabee-doo9647]

Too late!

[@romulo560]

LOL! You're so amazing Meppity! You'll have a great career as a producer!

[@tomowens7499]

I'm a 35-year veteran of the animation industry, currently at skydance. Discovered your work this morning. The first thing i saw was a process video. The art caught my eye, and i then watched some others on your channel...i was going to reach out to offer help with animation career until i saw the video about the portfolio day, you seem to be doing just fine on your own. Love your drawings! Great work!

[@Toastrz97]

It's crazy how much dedication and effort you put into this huge video! I can only image the hours of pain you endured having those jellyfish tentacles rubbing against your shoulders while filming.

[@Meppity]

HAHA you *know* I had to fight the urge to play with them the whole time 😭🫣

[@hankhumble3552]

I was sketching and taking notes while I was watching this, and I definitely feel like it was more creative because of this.

[@SakuraOpalArt]

Can’t believe you filmed and edited this video during crunch time :”” so much respect and good luck w ur film!!! (Watching this as an Calartian laksjskw hahahah,,, deja vu watching ur Calarts videos a few years back trying to apply to the school,,)

[@Meppity]

Omg YEAH rip - now I only have a week to make my film trailer but hopefully it’ll be worth it for prospective students!! :)

[@CirqueDuSomni]

Cal arts students are built different. They can achieve anything. They have so much drive and passion.

[@williampearson6299]

@@Meppity Can we skip ahead to BFA3 if we already earned a graduate degree somewhere else in something similar? Say Architecture?

[@Jess-dm8hl]

Wow I wish I had something this helpful when applying for art school. I’m finishing my 2d animation senior year now at a different “well known” art and design school and boy it’s hard. I often look back and wish I had put more thought into my portfolio as I probably would have gotten into more schools. There just wasn’t much around on the internet back then besides people posting their accepted (or rejected) portfolios. Overall I feel like younger artists have so many more resources available and that makes me happy.

[@SnoopytheGirl]

I applied to CalArts last year and was rejected. However, I may reapply again in a few years or for a MFA in Experimental Animation. I really wish this video existed when I was applying because I was very clueless while applying and I kept conflicting myself of what I wanted to put in my portfolio. Overall, I was not happy with my portfolio, but I've improved so much. since then. I hope to apply again when I feel ready.

[@v4603]

I remember watching your sketchbook video way back when, your channel has come so for. Thanks for this video! It inspires me to want to pursue art again

[@behindthemaestrosdesk]

Thank you Meppity.. from the bottom of my heart, you have helped me so much! And benefited me to get where I am today, this motivation. That some day I’ll be by my desk, animating my next film. You truly inspire me, you inspire all of us. Know that, because you should gladly thank yourself for the effort you have took. Just to help us reach our dreams, now it seems they aren’t far away. I can almost touch it, and that’s because the encouragement and teachings of you! 😊💖

[@radioomoon]

this has helped sm ty!! im applying to art schools in 2024 and now have a rough idea of what i need to work on/improve upon and what to get done ready for applying!!

[@TheBenevolent]

GURL LEMME JUST SAY THAT THE EYE MAKEUP IS ON FLEEKKKKKK MY WIG TRANDESCENDED THE OORT CLOUD

[@beepbeepdying125]

what a coincidence i was literally JUST rewatching your original calarts portfolio video lmao

[@shayennes1089]

I don’t know if you will see this but I wanted to say thank you because my dream is to go to Calarts and your videos help me so much to develop my style so that I can get accepted even though I’m still in my second year of Highschool you help me so much and you are one of my idols! I hope that you will get to make your show one day and I will definitely watch it your one of the best artists in my opinion and are a big inspiration to me so thank you

[@bbgumgal]

as someone tryna get back into art again, this was incredibly useful!!! thank u so much & love the makeup look 💖

[@alexisramsey5555]

I just want to say you’ve helped me so much with my artistic journey and decision to pursue art school. I am forever grateful for your willingness and openness to share your skills with others. Looking forward to your success in the industry!! Love u 🥹

[@nacioanacona]

What a great video!!! I took the PDW for Artist and Animators in 2021, had a wonderful experience, met a lot of fantastic artists online, and got accepted this year, and I couldn't agree more; CalArts Extended Studies is amazing :D Thanks for putting this together despite being in crunch time for your film! This video is incredibly useful and super inspiring 💙✨ Can't wait to watch your film once it's done! :D

[@ThatGreenMach1ne]

I actually got into CALArts extended studies workshop, but I ended up doing the High Touch Animation.

[@LeryCreator]

MEPPITY IS OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR!!! THANK YOU SMMM!

[@SleepingForAWeek]

The online classes are 37 501kr and 19 791kr. . . Thats gross. The classes here in sweden are just 2 000kr for communal college, and that includes animation, illustration, and comics

[@cometleijon964]

it’s ridiculous

[@Null_01010]

Thank you so much, I love calarts with a all my heart and was nervous on applying. This was so helpful and I took pages of notes- thank you so so much!!!!!!!!

[@clumsyrobot4750]

I love your earrings, they're so fun!

[@e.deanbutler3619]

Green Jellyfish!

[@sketchydraws7042]

Excited to watch this! Literally have no idea how to start lol

[@MewFairy]

Dude this was amazing❤ahh I needed this 4 years ago during my first aps! so helpful for my grad transfer though!

[@e.deanbutler3619]

Well presented. Very useful.

[@sketchydraws7042]

A Quick question, how long should a general portfolio take to build, for example how long in advance should you start to build your portfolio? Thank you for the much needed video!

[@Grayson4795]

A year!!!!

[@Grayson4795]

Especially cause you have the sketchbook too

[@Meppity]

Good question!! It can vary from person to person, especially if people rapidly improve or if they remain consistent with their skill level. For me, my sketchbooks took 4 months but was mostly worked on in my final three weeks (Christmas Holidays) and my life drawings were a collection of works from the last year or so with one or two older pieces.

[@EvilSnips]

I'm curious what to do if you don't have access to nude models. I was going to apply to Calarts but I saw that requirement and no one in my area offers figure drawing classes (plus I was underage), so I ended up going to a different school and I've finally gotten some experience with models!

[@saanvimodi45]

Thanks a lot for posting this. it has helped me a lot. your portfolio and art is amazing👍👌👌btw love your earrings 😊

[@Rusiaev]

Thank you, very informative. I think you could start the video with what should not be in the portfolio with such a list)))

[@pokenerb9935]

Awesome video Meppity, thank you so much for your enthusiasm and insight! As a high school student about to start the IBDP, would you say that academics matter when applying to animation schools and how did you manage art and schoolwork? I personally still want to maintain some academic balance, but I'm afraid it would interfere with the time needed to practice art ;w;

[@val_barr]

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[@Meppity]

Hi!! Thank you for liking the video! Yeah, balancing art and academics can be a trick feat but it’s always nice to maintain a broad set of knowledge and worldly experiences as that kind of stuff can really positively inform your art. I did A Levels which were more narrowed down than IB so I had less subject to balance. I think what helped me was to ensure I did everything with purpose. For my final year of high school, all the art I did was specifically for CalArts or improving my skills to be ready to apply.

[@midnight_rain89]

Applying is so stressful, i still feel so confused abt organizing a portfolio no matter how helpful the advice is 😭😭

[@lioedevon4275]

Thank you for this! Even if I’m applying to Long Beach UC because I’m poor rip. Also can we appreciate their earrings? I adore how weird art students fashions tend to be

[@Tarikkb]

To be honest , I regret my college choice , I applied to a few art schools and got into most however the prestigious ones , artcenter , risd ….didn’t give my scholarships or financial aids as an international student , so I ended going to the school that gave me the most scholarship , the issue is I hate it here , the school is known for being overpriced and even though I have a scholarship as an international student anything is expensive for me so If I’m spending this much money I wish I was spending it on a school that gave me a better education, I hate the school so much that it even effects my drive to draw , I don’t even have inspiring classmates that I can get inspired by since the school pretty much accepts everyone but I’m 3 years in and idk what to do , all I can think about is “ I’m wasting my money I have to repay my parents one day “

[@alphadarkshard]

Very informative, thank you so much!!I’m hoping to become a 3D animator! Would love to hear college suggestions to look into if anyone has the time🫶🏼

[@javv1193]

Amazing video!! Idk if youre answering questions but I applied this year and dont rly think ill get in but Im going to apply again. Is it okay to repeat some pieces or do i start from scratch?

[@NiqDucoteArt]

If anyone would like to start a group for perspective 2024 students, I’d love to get that started!

[@منةمرحبا]

What's that? Could you please elaborate more? I'm interested

[@ogt216]

Thank you very much for giving us information! This video is very very helpful for me. I'm thinking of applying to Portfolio Development Workshop. Do I have to show my personality in the submission such as lifie drawing or portrait?

[@GiornoLovesDeathGrips]

Im going to work super hard

[@fikamonster2564]

Large video ahead: gonna watch it and edit the comment further into video

[@sunbites]

Hello! Sorry if this was already answered or seems self explanatory but i was wondering if you could clarify: did you mean 30-40 pieces total or per section? Thanks!

[@Moonlatka]

I love your jellyfish earrings xD

[@epictom3423]

Epic

[@horrorhoodie5108]

Question, my Ap art theme was storytelling and world building. I had to do my process, character pages, drafting and so forth in a separate sketchbook, but I still occasionally make pieces for it and it’s a big story of mine. Should I glue my drafting sketches into my professional sketchbook? I know you said not to glue things in but it kinda feels important. Should I recreate these sketches and building instead?

[@CirqueDuSomni]

I did all of the things I took the extended studies portfolio development classes I even did the summer residency program I did everything I was suppose to and still failed, even if you try your hardest and want it a lot and even if you never give up it doesn’t always means you will succeed this is what the world has taught me I got rejected so many times I lost count, I just don’t have the spark you really need the personality and be a certain type of person to be picked to attend this school. Either you have it or you don’t. It’s sad to admit and be realistic about when you know you ain’t got it like me. So I stoped trying to get in. Honestly trying to get in ruined my attitude destroyed my hope and gave me bad sketch book and drawing anxiety. I wish I was given the chance I think if cal arts gave me a chance to get out of my bad environment I could have become the kind of person this school loves to pick. If only o was given the chance to grow. I was looking for freedom in cal arts. I wish this school gave people the chance to grow and learn but to start you already have to be great, better than great even. You have to practically be a master. You can’t hold back. You need to express yourself and know who you are and the stories you wish to tell. Good luck to all those trying to get in since I could never figure it out.

[@---pu7ke]

Are you attending art school somewhere else now after the rejections?

[@ThatGreenMach1ne]

If I am copying from a textbook in my sketchbook, because it was an assignment from my figure drawing teacher, and I cite the textbook. Is that ok?

[@Meppity]

It’s never a bad idea to give credit!!

[@ThatGreenMach1ne]

​@@Meppity I'm planning on submitting this sketchbook to the admissions office, is the citation enough?

[@Meppity]

@@ThatGreenMach1ne it’ll be fine, yes! You’ve got plenty of time to keep making work though

[@ThatGreenMach1ne]

​@@Meppitythanks you just saved me hours of work

[@thepajamacat]

thanks so much for this video!! currently working on my own application rn and i wanted to ask if it’s ok if i took photos of places/objects/people for me to draw instead of observing them in real time? if that makes any sense?

[@MoKuZai]

wish me success...

[@Grayson4795]

Bestie you couldn’t do this earlier😭😭😭 right when I gave up after trying for five years straight

[@cometleijon964]

not her fault u gave up

[@Grayson4795]

@@cometleijon964 didn’t say it! was it just would’ve been better if she uploaded this before application season!

[@Meppity]

Sorry!! I’m busy with full time education and multiple jobs so this is the best I could do 😭 never too late to give it another go though!

[@Grayson4795]

@@Meppity thank you nonetheless😭😭

[@owliefkrik1329]

ты невероятно крутая❤

[@tangfastix3059]

WOW GREAT VIDEO!!!! pls notice me 😇😇😇

[@rentakaww]

Is it possible to go to calarts online or do you have to be on the campus itself?

[@Meppity]

You have to be on campus now. There was a brief period leniency during the pandemic but now it’s all back in person.

[@lukdra]

like 50 gracias por tus videos

[@oddguy4419]

Actually i found you by watching a Pac-Man video

[@Meppity]

The way that I know which video you’re probably talking about is wild lol

[@saraivarsson3351]

You now theodd1sout is subscribed

[@van_ol1056]

Isn't calarts just for rich privileged kids anyway? 😭 These schools seem so elitist

[@Meppity]

Acceptance to the school is financially blind. If you’re skilled enough, you get accepted. All manner of people go here. The expense issue isn’t a CalArts problem though, it’s a U.S. higher education system problem. People sacrifice a lot to come here but for many, it’s worth the money. KZbin is free though - hence me trying to share my knowledge to those that can’t access these pricey schools.

[@NightTimeDay]

not the drag queen look 💀

[@hankhumble3552]

Nah man. She looks cool.

[@NightTimeDay]

@@hankhumble3552 she is somehow managing both to look like everyone else and like a trans woman at once lmao

[@hankhumble3552]

@@NightTimeDay It’s just a fun hairstyle. Chill out

[@NightTimeDay]

@@hankhumble3552 if that's what youre into 🤷‍♀️

[@riccia888]

Schoolism Bobby Chiu is like running a MLM. Just listen the way he talk and do sales talk.