BFA - 3D Animation
Christopher Bernades Jr
I grew up watching anime and cartoons, and animation has always been the constant thread in my life. But finding my place in it wasn’t simple. I kept trying, failing, shifting directions, and trying again—each step teaching me something, even when it felt like I was starting over.
At first, I wanted to make manga and comic books. I spent years drawing characters and building stories, but something still felt missing. So I moved into concept art and illustration, only to realize that wasn’t quite it either. I tried 2D animation next, learning a lot but still searching for the version of storytelling that felt like mine.
When I got into 3D, I was totally torn between modeling and animation. I pushed myself through both, failed plenty, and kept moving forward until I finally chose 3D animation and thank God I did. It was the first time everything clicked. The acting, the movement, the emotion, the storytelling… it all came together in a way that felt right.
Now I can’t see myself doing anything else. I love it, and I’m grateful for every detour that led me here.