Guild Wars 2 Art!

[Keith2000]

I am amazed and what im seeing from guild wars 2. The characters and scenery has made me consider a career in game art/level design(which ever its called haha) Im a senior in high school right now but wanted to know what does it take to have a successful career in this field?

[tsloper]

Originally Posted by Keith2000

what does it take to have a successful career in this field?

An art degree and a great portfolio.
http://archives.igda.org/breakingin/path_art.htm
http://www.skillset.org/games/career...cle_4733_1.asp
http://www.sloperama.com/advice/lesson53.htm
http://gamecareerguide.com/getting_started/

Level design:
A 4-year degree in anything, and a great portfolio
http://www.sloperama.com/advice/m69.htm
http://archives.igda.org/breakingin/...sign.htm#level
http://www.skillset.org/games/career...cle_4736_1.asp

[Deo85]

A amazing portfolio and art knolodge to back it up. Before you spend a lot of money (say 60k) or time (say 6+ years doing at least one finished price every day in a sketch book or speed model in zbrush or 3d program of choice ) go take a generalist art class like drawing 101 at your local community college. If you still enjoy it seek career from there. You may find u love the product but hate the process.