So you aren't doing 3-D for a living...?

This is just a short note of encouragement to any other CADA peeps who, for whatever reason, aren't directly using their CADA-earned skills. The note reads:
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Who cares?
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Yes, NYU is terribly expensive. And, there is a lot of pride that comes from finishing the program so, conversely, a bit of regret if you aren't directly using those skills. But, it's not the end of the world.

Here's my take, a few years out:

Being creative, being an artist, means trying something new. Sometimes failure is part of the process. Here's the thing: I don't look at my CADA time as failure. I discovered that while I like technology, art, and animation... I hate doing it for a living.

That was hard to admit. If you're processing the same, no worries.

Professionally, the skills I learned at CADA have been useful (still do a few related projects). Personally, I've used the visualization techniques as I work to restore an old Victorian house.

I just wanted to say all this because I think our program thinks that only those who work in "the industry" have used their time and money well. I disagree. I'm grateful for my experience at CADA -- even though in the end I discovered animation wasn't for me. I hope to keep in contact with our creative group regardless of where you use (or don't use) your CADA skills.

Hope this helps anyone wondering the same...
Katie