Could use some unbiased advice

[CJI]

First off i'd like to say hi to everyone here. I've been peddling about the site for a while but this is my first post. I keep seeing work here that just raises the bar. Great stuff guys and all really helpful too. Now to my issue....

I am Student training in architecture. about to begin my honours year in fact. I completed my first year out in practise and it has been a great experience to say the least. Its a small firm and since the office hadnt really done any 3d i was dubbed the 3d man as i had some knowledge of ArchiCAD. After spending the year doing the job im not terribly happy with the day to day life of an architect (both from experience and observation).Anyway i have taught myself loads to say the least over the year in 3D and have become both proffient in AutoCAD and ArchiCAD(for modelling. i dont like drawing in it). Learning C4D for 6 months getting on well with it. and now learning Max and VRAY as it is the industry standard. I have found Max harder than C4D and less intuitive but it's just a case of harnessing the tools. I Really have a passion for both 3D Viz and Architecture and want to combine the skills first and foremost. I also like the ability of branching out my 3D skills into animations so i have a broader scope, although architecture is my main focus at the minute. I know where i want to go but im not entirely sure of the route i should take to becoming an illustrator/visualizer? I could go down the traditional route and Get an March and become an architect and then follow the route. my worry with this is that i will be forced into being an architect and not be able to do what i want. My second option is to get a masters degree in 2D and 3D motion graphics which will give me a wider scope. i will also have then benefit of the two different eductaions. I believe the latter is my best option aswell as more enjoyable for me. i just thought i would ask you guys who have been there, done it and worn the t-shirt. or anywhere in the middle. Sorry for the essay but i felt you needed to know all the facts. any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.

I have attached some work to show you some stuff i have done on ArchiCAD and C4D. still learning....The Kitchen was done is C4d and is work in progress when i get time, The chair was one of the first models i did in C4D. The two other images are from ArchiCAD, the designs for these two belong to TPT where as the models and renderings are my own work. (sorry for the copyright but must play by the book. any Comments on all these are welcome. Trying to improve after all.

Cheers

CJ

[Aaron2004]

Personally, I'd say you'd be better off getting your Arch degree/license. I mean, software can be learned with out a master degree. More than half of what I know about the software/visualization techniques I learned on line in multiple forums. Not in school.

 

Not to put down Arch Viz school. That's where I went...I'm just saying, given a choice, go with your Architecture degree. It's more stable.

[CJI]

Thanks for the speedy response. Its not actually an Arch Viz School, but an Art School. Its not about learning the software, i understand that. Ive taught myself all the programs including AutoCAD, thats just about perserverance. but the art of setting up a shot is as complex as any other field and is a mixture of talent and research. I have studied a bit of photography and i know about composition and design from my degree. i Just liked the sound of this other course and i believed it would teach me things that would take an age to do on my own, thats even if i found the time. Saying that, there are pros and cons on both sides of the fence. Your certainly not the only one to have that opinion so thanks for the input .

 

What does anyone else think??

 

Cheers

 

CJ