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UCLA MArch I Non-Arch Backgrounders' "Union"
Jumping head first into the MArch I program at UCLA in September. Am one of those lowly non-arch backgrounders - so still have trouble justifying my acceptance, although am completely enamored with myself as a result. I kid.
I declined to dish out the cash for that JumpStart program in June. Not the end of the world, right? Although now I'm pretty much freaking out bc I feel so unprepped with the basic comp programs.
Would it do any good to pick up a Rhino "self-help" book and teach myself? Or will I just get confused and should rather wait until our comp intro classes begin?
Also, is anyone investing in the hand-drafting supplies they've listed on the aud.ucla website? Or is that a waste of money?
What else are you guys doing? (Please tell me I'm not the only one who submitted a fine arts portfolio.)
By the way, if you haven't already bought a Fall parking permit, I'd recommend doing so ASAP. The deadline for payment is Friday the 18th.
I didn't know UCLA did offer an MArch program for non - arch backgrounders? If this is true, UCLA will definitely be on my list of places to apply to. I have a bacheolars degree in engineering and a fine arts portfolio as well >....< Most of the grad schools encourage the applicant to send in 'creative' work. If not, they would encourage the applicant to send in their best work.
i consider myself a non-arch backgrounder though i've been working in the industry for 2 years. i have a degree in "art" which means i can't do crap. so...
anyway. didn't do jumpstart either and am hoping to do an intense week in rhino to catch myself up. i have some experience in other modelers so i think i'll be alright...
hand drafting supplies will be liberated from my firm... with their approval of course. they had a ton of maylines up for grabs a few months ago so i've got two stockpiled and i've acquired the rest along the way.
i think trace, a few scales, and a good set of felt pens will get you plenty far and you can pick up the rest as you go. or you can find me and borrow my stuff. but give it back. or i'll kill you.
are you modeling for your firm already? i'm impressed.
myself? tried to do magnum but only pulled off blue steel.
did you manage to find a speedy rhino course? if so, let me know the scoop!
not really a course, just stepping through their tutorials...
i've found with most software you just learn the basics until you really get thrown into a high intensity situation. i used to THINK i knew autocad, but until i started working, i really didn't. most skills you can pick up in a week or two...
Not a Zoolander fan, eh?
Thanks for your thoughts. Once I choose my computer, I'll do the same.
How are you liking LA?
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