Are VFX Degrees Still Worth It? /w Oleg Fryazinov (Bournemouth University)
- Alex
- May 21
- 1 min read
What is the actual role of a university in preparing artists for the VFX industry?
Today, we are diving into the reality of VFX and Animation education with Oleg Fryazinov, Associate Professor at Bournemouth University and BFX Festival Director. We tackle the "distorted reality" many students face when they enter school expecting to immediately work for Pixar or Marvel and how institutions need to adapt.
If you are trying to figure out your next educational step, this is a must-watch/read. We cover the heavy-hitting debates:
The pros and cons of University vs. Online Courses
Whether studios are looking for Specialists or Generalists right now
The great software debate: Which software to learn?
Let's take a look together on Thursday at 2 PM UTC:
I find the discussion on the 'distorted reality' between academia and studio expectations really insightful, especially when taking a sbti personality test helps clarify if you're better suited for specialized roles. It's a vital resource for anyone considering sbti test paths in VFX.