In doing 3D professionally, most companies will want a person to have overall art skills. They need to be able to sketch out their ideas before commtting to making something in 3D. But, then again, if your finished work truly shines, this may not matter as much. Big 3D houses can be divided into different areas; concept, model building, texturing, lighting, etc. But, then again, some are not. It ususally depends on the size of the company. Going into a traditional 3D course is a serious committment, and if you lean more towards 3D and not 2D, which it sounds like you do, you will be learning Maya, 3DSMax, etc. So, you will at some point have to/want to purchase the program. (with a student discount) So, lot of things to consider. There are smaller classes at community colleges, almost amywhere in the US, especially here in California that deal with high-end programs. They are short and to the point, and usually only cost around a $100-$300, so you may want to look into that. It's a good way to get your fet wet, and it may help you decide what direction you want to go. AgentSmith

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