Can someone help? I'm starting to flip out

[Throwback]

Ok here's the deal. I really want to get my life going and I have finally decided what I want to do. The only problem is, I have NO clue what course to take. or even what to call what I want to be.

Here's the question.

I really want to make cartoons. Not little southpark style cartoons but cartoons with animation like He-man, Thundercats, Gummi bears. Basically 80s style animation.

The problem is. I can't draw and I'm not a very good writer. But I have a lot of what I think are great ideas. In short I'm an idea man.

So what is the title of the job I would be looking for? and what course would I have to take to achieve it?


If anyone could help even a little bit. that would be great, thanks.

[Brandon Walsh is Insane.]

You'll probably want to go into some sort of Production classes.

[Throwback]

so what I'm looking for is to be a producer?

[Maidpool w/ Cleaning Action]

I would take some writing courses to man. It doesn't hurt to be able to put your ideas into writing.

[strykerdarksilence]

Some sort of creative writing course would help, and also try and apply for jobs at any local tv or film studio, or even a local theatre company, in any role, even sweeping up, and soak up everything that happens around you so you can get an insight into production and the mechanics behind putting ideas into action.

As a writer I would also recommend always having a pen and pad with you to write down any ideas you have, so you can revisit and develop them. That way you have a portfolio of ideas which you can send to animators etc.

Hope it goes well for you bro

[Throwback]

I kinda wanna take a course though. what would be the course at like a vocational school be called?

[B'Cup x]

dudeguy said:

Ok here's the deal. I really want to get my life going and I have finally decided what I want to do. The only problem is, I have NO clue what course to take. or even what to call what I want to be.

Here's the question.

I really want to make cartoons. Not little southpark style cartoons but cartoons with animation like He-man, Thundercats, Gummi bears. Basically 80s style animation.

The problem is. I can't draw and I'm not a very good writer. But I have a lot of what I think are great ideas. In short I'm an idea man.

So what is the title of the job I would be looking for? and what course would I have to take to achieve it?


If anyone could help even a little bit. that would be great, thanks.

no offence, but without the writing skills to back it up youre not going to go far at all. Its a highly competitive world and there are many people who have good ideas, many more who have good ideas that can back it up with qualifications and/or experience in the field. Also your wanting to use a format that is (as far as im aware dead) you seem to want to start a revoloution in animation when youre probably best starting with an estabilished product that is already in demand.

Although this post has been proper cynical, prove me wrong, if its your dream, do your best and make a go of it, dont look back in a few years and regret backing down from the challenge

[Loki]

There isn't a course for every job in the world, especially those Media-related.

Best solution is: writing classes, tons of. And starting to work in anything remotely related with TV, movies, newspapers...

Once you've got a good base of writing skills/knowledge, and a foot in the door in the media branch, you can start to think about the future.

Good luck...

[Throwback]

adam said:

dudeguy said:

Ok here's the deal. I really want to get my life going and I have finally decided what I want to do. The only problem is, I have NO clue what course to take. or even what to call what I want to be.

Here's the question.

I really want to make cartoons. Not little southpark style cartoons but cartoons with animation like He-man, Thundercats, Gummi bears. Basically 80s style animation.

The problem is. I can't draw and I'm not a very good writer. But I have a lot of what I think are great ideas. In short I'm an idea man.

So what is the title of the job I would be looking for? and what course would I have to take to achieve it?


If anyone could help even a little bit. that would be great, thanks.

no offence, but without the writing skills to back it up youre not going to go far at all. Its a highly competitive world and there are many people who have good ideas, many more who have good ideas that can back it up with qualifications and/or experience in the field. Also your wanting to use a format that is (as far as im aware dead) you seem to want to start a revoloution in animation when youre probably best starting with an estabilished product that is already in demand.

Although this post has been proper cynical, prove me wrong, if its your dream, do your best and make a go of it, dont look back in a few years and regret backing down from the challenge

calm down. you don't know what my motives or goals are.

you'd rather try to cut down what I want to do rather than not say anything at all? good for you. and what's the problem with having a friend that does the writing and drawing with me? but thanx any way

[Rube]

"Idea men" are called writers. Like everyone else said, take writing courses.

[Throwback]

rube said:

"Idea men" are called writers. Like everyone else said, take writing courses.

like what? creative writing? or is there something else?

so idea men are writers I get that. so I'll take a writing course. but what about producing? what course would I take for that?

Or would I be better off going to a school and asking to see a guidance councilor or something?

[Libertine]

dudeguy said:

adam said:

no offence, but without the writing skills to back it up youre not going to go far at all. Its a highly competitive world and there are many people who have good ideas, many more who have good ideas that can back it up with qualifications and/or experience in the field. Also your wanting to use a format that is (as far as im aware dead) you seem to want to start a revoloution in animation when youre probably best starting with an estabilished product that is already in demand.

Although this post has been proper cynical, prove me wrong, if its your dream, do your best and make a go of it, dont look back in a few years and regret backing down from the challenge

calm down. you don't know what my motives or goals are.

you'd rather try to cut down what I want to do rather than not say anything at all? good for you. and what's the problem with having a friend that does the writing and drawing with me? but thanx any way

He's merely pointing out the negative consequences of the idea.

You said yourself you're not a good writer or artist, so immediately the entire concept of your plan appears to suffer a huge blow.

All this coupled with that fact that you have no knowledge whatsoever of the route you need to take for all of this to happen.

Plus, I suggest you seek advice from the proper authorities; school/college/University, writing/drawing publications etc, because as well meaning as people on here are, it's nowhere near the levels of advice or guidance you'll be needing.

[Rube]

dudeguy said:

rube said:

"Idea men" are called writers. Like everyone else said, take writing courses.

like what? creative writing? or is there something else?

so idea men are writers I get that. so I'll take a writing course. but what about producing? what course would I take for that?

Or would I be better off going to a school and asking to see a guidance councilor or something?

I found this in a couple seconds on google. I'm sure there are other places with similar programs. www.tft.ucla.edu/producers/start.htm

[Throwback]

Yeah I was talking to the creator of Fatkat animations and he sent me a site to a school in new brunswick. The site kind of confused me and I'd like to be able to find something close to home. thanks for the link

[The OP]

Some schools have screenwriting classes. Where do you live? Colombia in Chicago has a bunch of stuff you would probably be interested in.

[Throwback]

blindgunfighter said:

He's merely pointing out the negative consequences of the idea.

You said yourself you're not a good writer or artist, so immediately the entire concept of your plan appears to suffer a huge blow.

All this coupled with that fact that you have no knowledge whatsoever of the route you need to take for all of this to happen.

I understand that. and that's why I want to go to school.

My friends that are in on the project want to go indy with the idea. starting out with comics like TMNT and He-man did. But I want to go to school and learn how to be better at what I do. I understand my weaknesses and will work on that. but what I was mainly wondering is if there were courses in what I do?
Which right now is pretty much I discuss my ideas with my friends. I tell the guy who draws exactly what is in my head and he draws it. I tell the writer what's in my head and he writes it. then we talk about changes that could be done.

I just really want to learn everything I can about what I do and I honestly feel it could only be a good thing to have an actual credit under my belt while proposing my ideas. If I need to take writing courses than that's what I'll do

blindgunfighter said:

Plus, I suggest you seek advice from the proper authorities; school/college/University, writing/drawing publications etc, because as well meaning as people on here are, it's nowhere near the levels of advice or guidance you'll be needing.

I know. but I needed help knowing what courses I would need to talk about. the last thing I want is to go in and sign up for something I have no interest in. I'm totally blank on what actually goes into making cartoons. which is another reason I want to do it. I know I wont get bored and flunk out like I did all through school. This will be all new stuff that I'm actually interested in.

[HRH The KING]

dudeguy said:

Ok here's the deal. I really want to get my life going and I have finally decided what I want to do. The only problem is, I have NO clue what course to take. or even what to call what I want to be.

Here's the question.

I really want to make cartoons. Not little southpark style cartoons but cartoons with animation like He-man, Thundercats, Gummi bears. Basically 80s style animation.

The problem is. I can't draw and I'm not a very good writer. But I have a lot of what I think are great ideas. In short I'm an idea man.

So what is the title of the job I would be looking for? and what course would I have to take to achieve it?


If anyone could help even a little bit. that would be great, thanks.

Take creative writing courses, photography and filmmaking courses, beginners art classes etc...

Put together samples of your writing.

Get an agent (they are available for new talents)

Then you can submit your ideas.

[Throwback]

hrhtheking said:

dudeguy said:

Ok here's the deal. I really want to get my life going and I have finally decided what I want to do. The only problem is, I have NO clue what course to take. or even what to call what I want to be.

Here's the question.

I really want to make cartoons. Not little southpark style cartoons but cartoons with animation like He-man, Thundercats, Gummi bears. Basically 80s style animation.

The problem is. I can't draw and I'm not a very good writer. But I have a lot of what I think are great ideas. In short I'm an idea man.

So what is the title of the job I would be looking for? and what course would I have to take to achieve it?


If anyone could help even a little bit. that would be great, thanks.

Take creative writing courses, photography and filmmaking courses, beginners art classes etc...

Put together samples of your writing.

Get an agent (they are available for new talents)

Then you can submit your ideas.

photography?

[B'Cup x]

dudeguy said:

adam said:

no offence, but without the writing skills to back it up youre not going to go far at all. Its a highly competitive world and there are many people who have good ideas, many more who have good ideas that can back it up with qualifications and/or experience in the field. Also your wanting to use a format that is (as far as im aware dead) you seem to want to start a revoloution in animation when youre probably best starting with an estabilished product that is already in demand.

Although this post has been proper cynical, prove me wrong, if its your dream, do your best and make a go of it, dont look back in a few years and regret backing down from the challenge

calm down. you don't know what my motives or goals are.

you'd rather try to cut down what I want to do rather than not say anything at all? good for you. and what's the problem with having a friend that does the writing and drawing with me? but thanx any way

I wasnt trying to cut you down at all, and i apologise for it coming across taht way. I was just trying to be realistic. There are chances of succeeding and i honestly hope you do, but its gonna be very hard and will take a lot of work

[Throwback]

adam said:

dudeguy said:

calm down. you don't know what my motives or goals are.

you'd rather try to cut down what I want to do rather than not say anything at all? good for you. and what's the problem with having a friend that does the writing and drawing with me? but thanx any way

I wasnt trying to cut you down at all, and i apologise for it coming across taht way. I was just trying to be realistic. There are chances of succeeding and i honestly hope you do, but its gonna be very hard and will take a lot of work

understood. but I should point out I'm not trying to become a superstar cartoonist or anything. I just want to learn how to do it.