Well, what do you know! I'm going to graduate in just over half a year! It's been a great 2 years in animation school, and I thank the Lord for the opportunity to study there. It's a long story how I came to walk this path, but I can confidently say the Lord's timing is best and He has done great things.To cut a long story short, I graduated from university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering in 2003. I was in the IT industry for a year or so before the Lord led me out and showed me that that wasn't what He created me to be. I learned the hard way what it was like to conform to the norm instead of stepping out for what the Lord has made me to do, and it took a big change in mindset to accept that He made all of us different, and had a different plan for me than what I spent 4 years studying.However, the training I received in Computer Engineering did not go to waste. I think it balances my artistic tendencies and makes me more systematic and analytical, and also helps me process information and pick things up faster, which proved helpful in animation school. It also gives me an edge in that I've learned programming before and can pick up scripting for animation programs more easily than those who have no IT background.As graduation arrives and I work on my final project (which, incidentally, is a Christian themed project), it's time to think about the future.I've always wanted to do Christian comics to tell people the Lord's stories. Animation was and is a means of training for me, which is why I took my course. I always felt that comics are less expensive, less resource intensive, faster to produce, and more easily distributable (imagine rural villages in third world countries trying to afford a DVD player, or having electricity for that matter!). Animation has its pros, and I'm open to the possibility of working in that area, but there's a struggle: The best and most advanced technology, and the biggest progress in this field is in Hollywood and entertainment - places where moral values have little value. Education, on the other hand, often can't afford good quality, and in many cases, do not have the experience to discern good quality. I'm not sure if that is true everywhere, but it's more or less the case where I come from. So the question for me is: If I should do animation, where should I be looking at and apply for? Or should I just try to go into Christian comic production? What are my options, and where does the Lord want me to be?In this economic low, I guess one can't be too choosy. But then again, one has to be discerning. Jumping at any opportunity may solve financial woes - temporarily - but may put us out of God's will and result in many heartbreaks. So now I guess it is a time of prayer and seeking His will while looking around at the possibilities and opportunities that are available. If anyone can point me in the right direction or has some insights, I am more than willing to listen too.
Favian, I'm so excited about the possibilities! Congratulations, I know you will be seeking God's first always. Remember Prov 16:9:
"In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps."
May the LORD give you guidance as you seek his will for your life.
--Lisa
all the best mate, it's good that you're searching your heart and seeking Him -that's all you can do. and it's the Holy Spirit that is enabling you to be honest with yourself, with God, and us- your fellow man (so, thanks 'cause it encourages our faith) Seek His Kingdom first (and nothing else will matter) bless ya
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"In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps."
May the LORD give you guidance as you seek his will for your life.
--Lisa