04-20-2013, 07:02 AM
I'm not a professional, and I've had very select and limited success doing odd or freelance art but I do know a handful of people who are working professionally or making a living doing freelance and the general consensus between them is that your portfolio takes greater precedence over your degree.
You said your animation program is much to your liking, which I hope means you're learning a lot, so I would say that in all likelihood that (providing it's relevant towards illustration) will help you far more than a degree.
That said, it is becoming a disturbing trend that places of entry level employment require a degree regardless.
You said your animation program is much to your liking, which I hope means you're learning a lot, so I would say that in all likelihood that (providing it's relevant towards illustration) will help you far more than a degree.
That said, it is becoming a disturbing trend that places of entry level employment require a degree regardless.