My Art College Experience | ULTIMATE GUIDE

2:13 press X to doubt

”Just because you graduated doesn't mean you become good”
*cries in student loans*

"if you're gay maybe you can infiltrate both sides"
*I goddamn love that phrase*

I Remember someone presented a blank sheet onces as a final project. They had some sketches, but oh man did they weave a tale about that blank sheet. The crazy thing, IT Worked, the teacher accepted it! Art school is mostly about confidence, process and just selling it. It's nuts.

As a fashion designer I can confirm, and it doesn’t end after college 😂😂 the industry is bitchy af too

“Art school teaches you how to become a jack of all trades, but a master of none.”
TRUER WORDS HAVE NEVER BEEN SPOKEN

_goes to art school_
_learns about cave paintings from cavemen from the stone age around 10,000 BC_
Dammit.

Daidus: painters are always splattered in paint all over their clothes. they're easy to tell.
Me, a painter: *looks down at my pants and shirt that are both covered in paint stains*

He just put Hogwarts and art college together and now I want to go even more

Me: *goes to art school*
Also me: *ends up drawing anime*
Art school: am I a joke to you?

Great...he finally found his channel password again

My friend whose a very talented artist went to an art college in Copenhagen, he dropped out after 3 months, not because of being demoralized or not keeping his projects up to date, but because he legit punched the most talented girl in his year on the face after she kept insulted his classmates like "Honestly how did you get accepted here? Your art looks like something a donkey shat out, Ooooooh did daddy say keep following your dreams? Honestly sweetheart your daddy lied also probably about your skill" she kept saying stuff like that from what I heard. Until one day she said something really disrespectful to my friend's classmate, her dad had died, and she said "Sorry about your dad but look at the bright side, at least you can stop hearing all about his hopes for you" my friend got up, punched her in the face, broke her painting in half and then went to the teacher's offices and said "I'd like to drop out please"
My friend now works for an advertising agency as an animator, after getting an internship there.
The moral of the story is, if someone needlessly bullies or criticize your art, give them the middle finger and ignore them, because they ain't worth it, my friend really didn't want to hit that girl, but he did, and he ended up in a lot of sh*t afterwards, long story short, he didn't get a fine or arrested but he did get a restraining order, and that will follow him everywhere.....but still he said it was worth it, that talented girl never bothered anyone after that incident.

I’m in art school and I got super lucky with my professors. A lot of professors think anime isn’t art or have some sort of stigma against it, but my painting and figure drawing professors both gave the class open projects as the final. I did anime for both. I spent the entire semester working with realism, so I wanted to apply what I had learned into my favorite style. My professors were very chill about it and even gave good feedback.

His voice sounded like he survived a war or something xD

“Drowning in loans”
*Laughs in Europe*

"architecture is the hardest major"
im halfway into first year im scared

Dude this was actually one of the most down to earth college experience / review(s).

"Draw anime on your free time"
Fre-... free time?

Step 1: Go to Art school
Step 2: Work out and become a Chad
Step 3: Create your anime fantasy Harem

He is absolutely right when it comes to art college. I took the same route and got a degree in 3D Animation as well at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. They teach you to be a jack of all trades because in the end you have to make your own demo reel by yourself displaying your skills. However, because I had some pretty good illustrative skills under my belt I ended up landing a job as a graphic designer instead of an animator. I still draw and practice hoping one day I'll get a job in animation.

I thought I wanted to go to an art college when I was in high school and now I’m on my seventh year in the military. Art is a hobby I use to calm down after a long tour and I’m glad it came to this

Squid up? NO .squid neutral?
NO SQUID DEPRESSION

Teacher: stop drawing anime
Random person: it's not anime it's manga

I thought my school was the only one with the “jack of all trades” thing but it makes me feel a lot better knowing other schools do it too

"You have 5 assignments dew every week"
Me: Lol I have like 6 or more assignments dew everyday

*Furiously takes notes*
2 years later...
*goes to medical college*

Parents: are you going to art school?
Me: *flashbacks to literally every artist in existence that went to art school stating not to go to art school* idk

my sister is a experimental animation major and I was a music major and i don't think anyone doing any sort of "real" degree does as much work was us T-T

“Oh,art school is easy,and plus drawing is fun!”
Literally every art youtuber: press X to doubt

*The Animation in this video*
is basically how I draw during college

me: * is going to art school after summer 2020 *
also me: * watches this vid *
guess I'll die

You're honestly such a real one for making this video. I'm in sophomore year (very early ik) feeling pressured to go to college and not even sure if I wanted to go until I saw this video and it made me think alot harder :)

Sorry man, I'm still going to art school.
After watching this video, for the past year and a half since release, I felt more inclined to go instead of not going to college or university after high school.
I never thought I would ever continue school after high school, but ever since you realized this video, I felt that I finally had an excuse for my parents to not worry about my future, they once thought they were going to be stuck with me until I was 30 (This was bad for me and them), but now they're sad that that may not be the case anymore (Basically, they care about me now because I have a 'realistic' future.
To me, the point of art is to break that 'realistic' code, but it gave the opposite effect for them.
I hate the word *realistic* with every fiber of my being, but our different perspectives towards the same journey, surprisingly held the same result, comfort.
Comfort in a definitive future.
As you said, that diploma is a great excuse for getting people off your back, and that type of power can be easily acquired through such a meaningless piece of paper.
Just because I'll have it, doesn't mean I'll use it!
I just want the fun that comes along with making animes and manga as an early living, finally making my way to game development and making many things that I've dreamt of for the better of humanity.
All of these things will be freelanced, so I won't work for anyone, I'll just make my own company.
Now, since I told you the long story, here is the short version:
Ever since I saw this video, I've been thinking, thinking about my future.
As well as everything I want to learn and accomplish throughout my early life, stretching far beyond my death timelessly.
- Thank you, and you're welcome for the most backhanded compliment in existence. You changed my mind on a life-changing decision, so, thank you.

Me: *hands college life savings*
College: "Thanks" *hands over crippling anxiety, depression and debt*
Me: "HeY wAiT a MINuTe".

Daidus: Art college is expensive.
meanwhile me living in Poland where most colleges are free: Art college it is.

Guess who's rewatching this for the fifty millionth time instead of doing her final year 2d animation short...
It's me *cries in ms paint*

Bruh this is the most relatable thing I EVER SAW and I just started this year

If we ever get an anime about the struggles of art college, they need to hire daidus to voice the main character in the dub

"People are human."
- Daidus 2019

i am in art school right now, but i understand what you're saying (: it is hard, but i'm liking it, it's stressful. thank you for this lol you're amazing!! watching this a year later lol

OMG you are the first animator who brought up Ambiverts! Thank you! And I love your Videos!

Teachers: *random splatters on page and unorganised paint swipes all over the page* = art and "everytHinG cAn bE cOnsiDereD aS aRt"
Also Teachers: *sees anime* no.

Me: **joins art school**
Next time Daidus posts
Me: **done art school**

I watched this when it came out and I thought that maybe I really should give up the thought of majoring in arts. Fast forward to 2020 and I'm a fine arts major (give this a read if you're considering it)
Do I regret my decision? No lmao I've wanted this since I was 4 and the tuition fee is pretty good
Is it stressful? Absolutely, especially since our system is set up so that your first year is a foundation year, to build up your visual library, train your muscle memory, help with your technique, and teach you all the basics from the ground up. It also includes the principles of engineering drawing for some reason but it's fun nonetheless.
If you find a good college with an affordable tuition fee, you'll also need to consider the fact that ART SUPPLIES ARE VERY EXPENSIVE.
This includes running to the store every two weeks because you're out of a specific type and size of paper, having to ask the upperclassmen for information on what type of supplies to get (and they came in clutch with a full list of everything we will need for the first year, along with their prices and where to buy them, love those guys) and even buying used stands and boards.
Upperclassmen, depending on where you are, at least in my college, are nice, they've been through hell so they know what it's like for us, and it's like a huge family tbh. Everyone's very helpful
The critique, if you can't handle it, is harsh. Still life drawing lectures are long, yes, but important for your muscle memory and understanding of light, shadows, shape and form.
One of the most important things you'll need is to learn how to do constantly is socialize. Your classmates might know something you don't, you'll have to constantly ask for critique and advice, whether it be from a friend, the TAs, or the professors.
Another thing is time management. If you aren't naturally good at this, it's going to be a tough first few months. To put it simply, do your work when you get it. Don't put off anything because you WILL get more assignments that you need to be prepared for. God forbid you stay up all night finishing assignments because you procrastinated, the last thing you want to do is attend a lecture with zero sleep. You really need all the sleep you could possibly get.
If you live far away from college, or don't have dorms, you absolutely must get a locker (if they're available) carrying the equipment around is a pain.
Your presence online is important, too, you can meet new classmates on your first week of you're all in an online group, get to know each other better, and this is standard stuff, but your social circle needs to be big. You'll need all the help you can get from friends who are absolutely willing to help. Whether it be schedules, extra supplies if you're broke, or heck, even mental support.
College takes up a lot of your time, and it's a huge change from high school, obviously. Sometimes you'll have to stay at college until pretty late at night to finish your work, some students have bought clothes to sleep over there.
TL;DR - you need to be absolutely sure that you want to major in fine arts. You have to socialize, be able to accept harsh criticism, and be good at time management. Sleep is important. Manage your funds well, don't cheap out on art supplies, you need to make them last, buy (or borrow) used items from upperclassmen if you need to.

A part of me wants to go to art school, but I’m just terrified of the thought. I stopped thinking about what I wanted to be for certain hardships I’ve had and just now started to really truly think about it. I’ve heard people call art school a “waste of time” and only bigger egos make it there. As a shy introvert, the thought of this makes me scared. Not because I don’t have the talent but, because I don’t have the guts to speak up about anything. I have no idea what to do.

Can we see this senior 3d animation of yours daidus

i am an architect major can confirm I only get an hour of sleep

A portfolio requirement for one of my applications was an interior drawing and so I filled a digital piece with black and said it was the inside of a closed box

My friend decided to major in art for a bit right after we graduated. She decided she didn’t like the way the program was run and changed her major before her bachelors. She was good at art and did very well, just didn’t see a reason to go through the stress of the program when she didn’t like how the ran it. She does still make art and sell it but she says she hated the environment of her art program and felt she learned far too little from it to make it worth continuing. I decided against going to any type of art program merely because I like to make my art for myself. It’s always been more a stress relief and never felt any need to turn it into a career. That doesn’t mean I’m against selling my paintings, I just didn’t feel a need to cater my art towards anyone else’s preference. I take advice from my art friends though. They give amazing advice. And frankly I learned a lot from them because we had an absolutely horrible art teacher freshman through halfway through junior year (though the other half of junior year was a long term sub, the best sub, but still not an amazing art teacher). We mostly taught each other and got through art classes out of sheer stubbornness. I’m not too sure I’d want to pursue an art focused degree. I like what I get taught and like making the connections with people that also art passionate over the same thing as me, but the way the programs are often structured leaves much to be desired. And they don’t tend to do the one thing I feel many artists want, which is set them up with the connections they need to be independent artists. Some do, don’t get me wrong, I know that much, but for the amount of art programs out there, there isn’t enough of them that do this. So when I take art classes I more do so casually or to help me set up my portfolio for this gigs I do find for myself that I find interesting. I probably do need to sign up for classes again though. With covid I stopped looking but I’d like to rework my portfolio and update it. The isolation may have given me more time to work but I feel my skills have slipped more than I’d like. I don’t think I will ever pursue art as a major or attend an art school. I have other passions that are just as important to me and I only intend to keep art as a coping mechanism and something I just prefer as a hobby. I like it, but not the career part of it enough to do full time.

Okay those portfolio bags were terrible! My traps were brolic af by the end of college. Plus commuting with that in NYC during rush hour?
This whole video gave me art school ptsd Daidus. THAAAAAAANKS :P

as a first year animation student i have seen:
- people unable to work due to wrist injuries around deadlines
- people not leaving the LRC for a week straight around deadlines (me included, i only ate from the vending machines)
- people hiding under the tables after the animation building closes for the weekend and then living in there until the monday so they can render on more machines as the render farm is frequently full
- a third year opened a coffee shop in the tech suite of the LRC (where the animation students are based) by filling a bunch of thermos' with boiling water and bringing a bunch of disposable cups
- a delirious wizard battle of the second years on their second all nighter in a row
- the bloodbath that was someone logging out of someone elses computer when it was rendering their 3d animation

Daidus : goes to art school
Me : being forced to be a nurse when I want to be a artist
Daidus you are lucky

Im an upcoming graphic design major and cannot tell you how excruciating it is to be pressured on being “the best.”. I have experience with apps like AE, procreate and others so using the bigger platforms like photoshop and Adobe illustrator was no biggie after learning the basics, it actually made me even more passionate to keep making more designs and artworks when I have the time to draw.
Then there’s pressure from other classes I find no use of such as 3d design, we’re not even making stuff digitally it’s all just wasting material and if it doesn’t look like the eiffal tower or the past “exceptional” students works, then all of that effort I spent days doing is thrown in the trash.
I was always pressured to become an A student and got my useless deans list scholarships to show off for my family who also thinks grades define intelligence.
I hate the deadlines to create something epic, the useless essays and “cooperation” when no one wants to commit with me to begin with. I suffer with mental illness and psychosis, I sometimes blame myself for making it worse by coming to art school but what can I do when there’s a bigger goal down the road 😞

Daidus is going wild with those uploads, finally I don't have to wait a year for a new Daidus video

Daidus: *Way too many females*
Me: *I see this as an absolute win!*

3:27 oh daidus now you have done it every thirsty week on the planet will be in debt now

You always got the junior college route too. Gives plenty of time to figure out some goals before transferring somewhere expensive or whatever to get the degree

Before art school
Person:I'm rich I got so much money
After art school
Person:money whats that

“People are human”
~ Daidus 2019

Art school's got a lotta female students but the animation and entertainment industry has a majority of male employees 😗 hmph

I agree, Architecture is incredibly hard and I applaud everyone who majors in it.
I'm personally a pre-med major and all my architecture/engineering friends are zombies but they love it.
It's up to you if you want to go to college. And if you do, it's okay if you dont know what interests you. Do the basics and see what you like. Have fun but you know, have morals. Those who don't want to go to college, you can still make your own way in life. Follow your passion. Stay safe, everyone.

*It's too late, Daidus.*
I have sold my soul to the demons to pay my crippling debt and they're looking for me i cant hide

I’m an architecture student and i wanted to thank u for adding salt to the injury. anyone who is considering the major RUN AWAY U DONT HAVE TO DO THIS LIFE IS SO BEAUTIFUL TO DO THIS UR SELF I HAVE NO SOCIAL LIFE NOR BEDTIME NOT INCLUDING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL INJURIES

6:17 bruh I was here wanting to become an architect but Damn, you just took my whole planning to be an architect down 🤣😭

13:36 I saw that RWBY reference, Daidus! Your scrambled letters can't stop me!

"go be naked somewhere else, not in the bathtub."
Me:-goes and takes a bath with my clothes on-

"okay! Last con! You know what is coming! It's a big ONE-"
ME: **suddenly got a toothpaste ad** oh... I see

As a fashion student I can GUARANTEE you he was spot on about the drama 😤😤😤😤

As an architecture student I can say that's true. We squid zombies.

We don't have art schools here... or dorms...
*cries in German*

Honestly when it comes to the money aspect that's why I chose to go to a community college for my AA before transferring to a University. It's a lot cheaper and you'll have an easier time getting into the university you want for your bachelor's program. Also word of advice apply for every scholarship you can find! It'll save you so much money in the long run and all it usually takes is writing an essay about why you need/want the scholarship.

As a graduated of animation and design I agree with you

I'm LITERALLY the only straight male in the fashion major.
Feel good I dont have to ge involved in the cat fights.

Video: Oh hey Daidus
Subtiltes: Oh hey darkness
_looks like I just discover his real self_

Alright i saw this video a year ago and now im grateful cuz i was headin to my doom but ma boi daidus here got me good, now im in collegue and studying something that i actually like

I'm in the middle finishing my final product when this one came up. I can never relate any better. Our college don't allow coloured hair but the fashion sense are crazy. I have 1 semester left before I graduated. Wish me luck. I hope.

Nobody:
Daidus : after one video * let's take a 1 year break

I love how self-conflicting Daidus is with what he's saying vocally and what he's saying through the text on the screen.

thanks daidus! this video has inspired me to take architecture!

i love this !! this is the most specific description to the ridiculous 4 year education .

“There are way more females than males!”
Me, a lesbian: 😏

Loans ? *I'm sorry, is this some sort of American joke that I'm too French to understand ?*

"you know what coming?"
"Ads show up"

Rewatched this video now at the time I need it the most and I just cried lmao

“If your gay you can infiltrate both groups”
Both groups: ah finally a worthy friendship, our friendship will be legendary

why dafuq do you need math in an art college?

I’m really liking this advice. Thanks a bunch dude.

I was planning to major architecture because of my dad and now that you mention aboit the architecture majors. All of that are super true just basing on it on my dad QAQ

Bruh I feel like, my future is gonna be shit. I want to be a graphic designer, but looking at this video. Makes me highly depressed, and very anxious.

Dude plase show your art from school or before and after school!! And this video was beautiful thank you xD

Thanks bro I really needed this I'm in the position you described

I live the UK, and at least in my university (Which is the equivalent to college in America). I can confirm art teachers do share those opinions on manga based art. Which is disappointing but eh whatever. At this point all I’m going to uni for is the valuable time it gives me to practice while not being in a full time working job. Since I don’t really think an art degree counts for much save for bragging rights at the end of the day your portfolio will always be the main thing that counts.

Architecture student here.. and yes,
its true
*sobs in corner of deadlines*

Your art college experience sounds like a _golden experience_

I had flashbacks thanks to this video.
I had a new sculpture teacher come in one year and he asked if I liked fantasy stuff. I said yes. He then asked why I wasn't doing any dragons or the like. I just stared at him while a running dialogue of my other teachers talking down anything that was anime/fantasy/science fiction/etc played through my head.

I seriously wish this was posted before I had to pick a college course. The part of making you a jack of all trades? So TRUE!Obviously you would wanna do good in every single subject to pass so now you know how to do the basics of each kind of art but you’re not a master at one of them. Yeah, it’s on your own to improve the skills you really want

I go to art high school (we've got majors and everything it's really weird) and the competition is so insane to the point of people stealing sculptures and breaking paintbrushes everybody just needs to calm down

Hey Daidus! I've decided *_not_* to go to art school because of you!!! uWU

this is my first video I watch of u, and im not sure if all ur videos are like this but like
if so, I have found my favorite chanel

I am now in highschool and I am doing design. Boy, Daidus is right it's hard to keep up.