Personal Statement
Next year I would hope to be in the second year of my animation and games design course. In this second year I would love to do another animation for my final major project. In around 5 years I would hope to be graduating from Bournemouth university. In around 10 years from now I see myself working as an animator for a cartoon such as family guy.
I find Animation and Games Design interesting and so I am going to pursue a course in these subjects. I am currently studying at a college in the subject field of animation and games design. I have used adobe Photoshop, Maya and animate cc.
When I have watched cartoons in the past I have always wanted to be able to create something similar. I loved the idea of being able to create whatever creature or character or effect you liked. Therefore the animation part of the animation and games design course really stood out to me as something I would like to do. I have used the software programs maya, animate cc, adobe Photoshop and Unity. I would love to see how creative I could be with my animation.
In the last few weeks of our year me and my co-workers will be undertaking work experience for a informative cartoon video. This will allow me to develop skills such as working in a team and organisation. I will be working with my co-workers however, I will also be doing some independent work within it which allows me use my initiative to figure out and solve problems.
Whilst I was attending Brentside High School, I had done a good amount of voluntary work. around year 7-8 I helped out in the schools open evenings mainly in the mathematics subject. Then in year 11 I helped out with the school production. Outside of school I had done some voluntary work at a dance company where I would assist teach younger kids who may get distracted and need the extra help.
My main hobbies include playing online games; counter strike global offensive and fortnite are the main two games I play. I also like watching cartoons such as Family Guy, American Dad and Rick and Morty. This can also stem to youtube where I watch creative animations or edited videos as well as catching up on some of the news around me.
Due to my decent amount of interests and hobbies I believe they will help me for creating my own animations and my social life at university. My
My aim is to become a animator that may animate cartoon comedies or intense cartoon fight scenes and therefore my university course will definitely help me grant access to my goal.
Bournemouth University
This course places an emphasis on the creative side of computer animation, combining traditional art disciplines like life drawing and cinematography with more technically focused disciplines to produce computer animation using industry-standard tools and software.
It aims to produce graduates who are going to shape the computer animation, visual effects and computer games industries. As a graduate from this degree, you’ll have a well-rounded knowledge of the design and aesthetic principles required in computer animation production.
Ultimately the course will help you to acquire the skills to fulfil roles such as computer graphics and animation artistic director (AD), visual effects artist, and visual effects supervisor, in the fields of the computer animation, visual effects and computer games industries.
Next start date:
September 2019, September 2020
Location:
Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus
Duration:
3 years (or 4 years with a-30 week placement) full-time
Required subjects:
For September 2019 entry: Art, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography or Art & Design. For September 2020 entry: An Art or Design subject.
Entry requirements:
For September 2019 and September 2020 entry: 112-128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent including 32 points in one required subject. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in one required subject.
Hertfordshire University
BA (Hons) 2D Animation and Character for Digital Media
About the course
This course focuses on animation, storytelling and character creation, encouraging groundbreaking and innovative visuals in traditional animation, 2D gaming, concept art and many other possible traditional and digital mediums. You’ll develop essential skills in character design, production design and animation, and explore context to your studies. Using the latest technology in our award-winning Film, Music and Media Building, you’ll hone your individual style. Eventually you’ll produce an eye-catching showreel and body of work to wow potential employers or set yourself up as the next Miyazaki. This course is accredited by Creative Skillset – run by animation professionals – reflecting the highest standard of teaching.
Careers
Employment opportunities include computer animation companies, work with games, TV and film special effects companies. Our graduates work and freelance with some of the worlds best known production and post production houses.
What job can I get?
Our graduates work for some of the world’s best-known production and post-production houses. They also land coveted jobs with computer animation firms, games developers, and TV and film special effects companies.
Teaching methods
The course uses mixed teaching methods but the majority of undergraduate time is spent on project work and software and art based workshops and lectures.
The Digital Animation courses are assessed through project work both individually and group; there is also a contextual element that requires submitted essay, and there are regular assessed presentations and professional juries.
Year 1
You study your first year in the 2D Animation and Character for Digital Media degree in common with students on the 3D Digital Animation and Modelling and 3D Games Art & Design. Whilst still focusing on your chosen digital degree study you will experience high levels and intensive engagement with the latest software and animation techniques. First year study also concentrates on essential skills needed throughout your degree study such as design of character, narrative and drawing. Animation and games histories will add context to your study. As you gain experience in your chosen area of study during this year, you have the opportunity to switch to either of the other two degree routes.
Year 2
During this year you develop the individuality and illustrative style demanded by today’s industry. Working with actors and mime artists you will gain understanding of character emotions and movement and how to apply this to your animation. Simulating real world briefs, also explores title stings, idents and interactive media. The second year ends with the creation of your first short film.
Year 3
The final year of study is about creating tomorrows animators, engaging in real world practices and preparing for employment. You will make a final film project which he will take from pre-production, storyboard, animatic through production and post-production. You will also prepare a showreel, and a professional website in preparation for work in the industry.
Entry requirements…
2019/20 Academic Year
- 72-168 UCAS points
- A level applicants must have a level three qualification in an Art & Design or creative subject which includes drawing. When in doubt refer to admissions tutor.
- BTEC must be in Art & Design subject if not taken with Art based A levels.
- GCSE Maths and English Language at grade 4 or above (English Language grade C and Mathematics Grade C or above if taken prior to 2015)
- Admission subject to portfolio interview.
- IB – 72-168 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at H4 or above to include Visual Arts at HL (with the remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core).
- All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
University of West London
Course detail & modules
This course has been developed to fuse technical and creative abilities. It is firmly grounded in art and design, with computing and scripting elements interwoven throughout, to help you develop the skills you need to make the visual and interactive elements of games.
As you develop your creative 3D animation skills you will explore games as a means of communication and storytelling. You will have the freedom to experiment with new or unconventional modes of interaction or play, and we will encourage you to consider games as spectator or theatrical events.
We will introduce you to the digital tools you will work with during the course and consider how to develop game narratives, assets, and levels.
As you progress through the course, you will be able to explore performance and motion-capture methods, as well as traditional character animation approaches. You will examine interaction and user-interface (UI) design and try out gaming ideas.
For your final year project you will develop a digital product, which will give you valuable experience of applying your knowledge, business planning and entrepreneurial skills. This work can form the basis of your portfolio to showcase your work to future potential investors or employers.
You will leave the course with strong creative and workplace skills, and the ability to continue building your portfolio, ready to start your chosen career.
112 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications
These can include:
- A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above
- BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit
- Access to HE Diploma
You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* – C) or Level 2 equivalents.
DreamWorks TV – Animatic Editor
49085BR
Animation Production
Filmed Entertainment Group
Responsibilities
Title: Editor (Animatic)
Department: Editorial
Reports To: Line Producer
Position Summary:
DreamWorks Animation Television has an exciting new opportunity for an Editor (Animatic) to join its in-house team in Glendale, CA. Our Editors (Animatic) create animatics from storyboard images that serve as final animation reference.
Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:
- Create an animatic from rough assemble to final lock by implementing well timed edits and incorporating the appropriate dialogue, sound effects and temp music
- Incorporate notes from the show’s creative directors, producers, and executives during edit sessions and offer creative suggestions when needed
- Participate in storyboard pitch sessions and animatic screenings
- Responsible for timely execution of deliverables
- Work closely with production staff to ensure timely and appropriate implementation of dialogue, music, sound effects, and storyboards
- After the final screening assist production staff in importing the locked animatic into Adobe Premiere for shipping and tracking purposes
Qualifications/Requirements
Qualifications/Requirements:
● Previous Animation editing experience
● A strong understanding of filmmaking
● Knowledge of Adobe Premiere and Storyboard Pro
● Strong verbal and written communication skills
● Proven ability to manage time and meet deadlines
● Able to edit quickly in a fast-paced environment
Desired Characteristics
Desired Characteristics:
● Television animation editing experience preferred
● Working knowledge of Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects
● Ability to work in a high-pressure environment under tight deadlines
● Understanding of CG animation principles
● Film enthusiast
● Highly organized and detailed oriented
● Bachelor’s degree preferred
LEAD ANIMATOR – ILM TV
Position Summary
The Lead Animator is responsible for designing and creating the motion of computer graphics characters within a shot while overseeing the animation of a sequence of shots on a specific production. Determines the creative and aesthetic approach to animation. Decides the character performance direction and leads the animation crew to deliver the expected and desired performance.
Primary Responsibilities
- Works closely with the film’s director in determining the creative and aesthetic approach to the animation.
- Assists in crewing the best talent for the project.
- Responsible for insuring the quality of the character performance and acting continuity across the film.
- Using a variety of software packages, creates animation for cg characters within a series of shots of significant complexity; steps in as needed to assist animators and troubleshoots as needed.
- Mentors and trains lower level animation crew in performing tasks relative to the overall professional development of the animators.
Education/Experience
- Proven track record for delivering high end VFX across a range of episodic television genres.
- Strong understanding of the pace and production process of episodic television.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Traditional Animation working in cel, stopmotion or computer animation working on feature films.
- Proven track record of successfully working in a supervisory capacity on several animation productions.
- Must have an advanced awareness of animation principles, including acting and action.
- Must have an extremely creative and critical eye for guiding the quality of the animation.
- Must be a skilled decision maker, problem solver and an exceptional communicator.
- Expert knowledge of various software applications. Technical expertise is a plus.
Framestore
Animator
- Animation
- 28 Chancery Ln, London WC2A 1PF, UK
- Contract
Animators produce the motions, gestures and expressions of three-dimensional computer graphic characters and objects for high-end VFX films.
Hear more from Brad, Lead Animator, and Marion, Senior Animator.
- Working closely with the Animation Lead and Supervisor to produce high quality animation which creates compelling, story-driven and action packed moments that fit within the style and pacing of the film
- Working closely with the Rigging and Pipeline departments providing suggestions and feedback to improve character setup, visual quality, rigs and tool functionality
- Animating both primary and secondary characters and elements
- Meeting schedules and show deadlines
- Ongoing communication with Production and Lead regarding schedules and deadlines
- Working efficiently as part of a team, or independently, to complete assigned shots
- Submitting shots for review and follow through with notes and feedback if required
- Continuing to become familiar with new tools, software, data and other related technology
- Previous experience in a similar role
- A thorough knowledge of Maya
- An understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, texture and form
- An understanding of rigs and typical rigging set-ups, animation pipelines and transferring data between tools
- The proven ability to work under pressure
- Being open to direction and able to embrace change
- Attention to detail
- Reliable, with good time keeping and the ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
- A demonstrable commitment to creative collaboration within a team and with other departments
- Adaptability and the willingness to learn new processes and technical skills
- A working knowledge of Modeling, Rigging and Mel/Python scripting
- Previous experience working with motion capture data
- A traditional animation and/or art background
- Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills
PLEASE NOTE: we expect intermediate level reels to demonstrate at least 1-2 years experience in VFX or commercials and/or personal work including material from courses such as Animation Mentor or iAnimate.
Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.
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