Unit 11

5 Year Plan

Year 1 - I will be working for my first year, however at the same time I will be independently learning Zbrush, Photoshop and Maya animation. With the work I produce I shall be uploading it to an online portfolio. I will save up money so I can support myself until I find a job when I start University.

Year 2 - This will be my first year at University. I will be trying to find a job as soon as I arrive, I will also be looking for a gym to join as I enjoy keeping fit. I will also be attending my University course Animation and Visual Effects. I will be living in Falmouth at halls.

Year 3 - I will be attending uni for my 2nd year now. I will be living in a student house with friends from the first year. I will find a new job or hopefully be able to return to my previous job. I will also be attending my University course Animation and Visual Effects for my 2nd year.

Year 4 - This year will be fairly smiler to last year accept this year I have my dissertation to focus on a long with my final projects at university which will prepare me for the industry. I will also be attending my University course Animation and Visual Effects for my 3rd and final year. I will find a new job or hopefully be able to return to my previous job. 

Year 5 - After Graduation I will be looking for a job in the games or film industry. I think university would have given me the skills to work strongly in the games and film industry. I want to be specialising in 3D and 2D animation, Special effects and 3D character modelling.

Job Search

Job 1 -

  

Talented Animators - Online Games

Job Description - 

Our Client is the fastest-growing games company in Europe, and one of Germany’s most successful technology companies. They are now searching for an Animator who will utilize their design skills and take responsibility for the high quality animation of characters and environments, fluid and dynamic simulations and other graphics. The ideal candidate will have a convincing portfolio and some experience as 3D and 2D Animator.

The Role:

• Create and animate characters, environments, and effect assets in different styles
• Bring to life characters, effects, and ambient effects in broad as well as subtle animations
• Work with engineers to achieve the best possible animation within the platform limitations
• Apply your knowledge of optimization techniques to meet memory constraints
• Assist with art reviews, giving verbal and visual feedback when needed, and provide guidance to entering junior level studio animators
• Revise animations as requested by the art director
• Meet project milestones and deadlines set by the studio

After my three years at Uni, I think this job would be perfect for me. I think I would be ready to take on this role as for the 2nd and 3rd years at uni I will be working in teams to produce animations shorts.


Job 2 - 

Senior 3D Character Artist - AAA Titles

Job Description -

 Our Client is the fastest-growing games company in Europe, and one of Germany’s most successful technology companies.  They are now seeking a Senior 3D Character Artist who will primarily be responsible for modeling and rigging characters for a new AAA project. The role will also involve acting as a technical mentor for the rest of the art team.

Role Responsibilities:

• Create high quality characters and other graphic content for a new AAA project
• Model and rig characters and creatures
• Verify the quality of current 3D assets
• Mentor und train other character and 3D artists
• Collaborate closely with our design, technology, and art teams

After my three years at Uni, I think this job would be perfect for me. I think I would be ready to take on this role as for the 2nd and 3rd years at uni I will be working in teams to produce animations shorts.

CV'S 

CV 1

Chad Greenway

Address: Birmingham, Erdington, 40 Moor End Lane, B24 9DJ

Telephone:	07837648088
Email:	chad_gway2@hotmail.com

Profile

I’m an extremely hard working and friendly individual. I enjoy communicating with others; from previous experience I have always made sure I have exceptional customer service at all times.

Objective

At this point in time I am currently a college student; I wish to use this job you are offering to better my skills in the field of work and to also gain more experience.

Education

English –  D Mathematics –  D Drama –  D Science – Pass ICT – Pass            Film Studies –  E Media – Distinction Physical Education – D Creative Media Production – MM Art & Design – Pass Art and Design - Merit

Dates 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014

Work Experience

Sep 2015

Badges Plus

·         Whilst I have been working at Badges Plus I have worked on the factory floor, using all different types of machinery. My time at Badges Plus has been very helpful for work experience, I’ve been a part of the factory floor department, Office Junior and packaging department. I am currently working in the office on the Engraving and Laser Engraving as I am currently learning how to use them, whilst I am doing this I am also working on customer’s designs on adobe illustrator.

Key I.T Skills

I am comfortable using the following programmes.

Autodesk Maya.

Autodesk Mudbox.

Photoshop.

Microsoft Word, Power Point.

Adobe Illustrator.

   

Other Details

Interests:

As I will be attending Falmouth University in 2016, I enjoy preparing for this by continuing  to push myself to better my animation skills, I have also been practising my life drawing, traditional drawing and 3d modelling as they are key aspects to the course I will be attending. In other free time I get I enjoy seeing friends, playing football, going to the gym, building pcs and paintballing.

CV 2

Chad Greenway

Address: Birmingham, Erdington, 40 Moor End Lane, B24 9DJ

Telephone:	07837648088
Email:	chad_gway2@hotmail.com

Profile

I’m an extremely hard working and friendly individual. I enjoy communicating with others; from previous experience I have always made sure I have exceptional customer service at all times. After experiencing University for 3 years I feel that I now know what I want to pursue as my career which is 3D animation and 3D character modelling.

Objective

At this point in time I am currently a University Graduate who is looking for his first job in the industry; I wish to use this job you are offering to help others in the team with what Ive learnt, I also want to meet others and learn from them. I think I would be a great asset to team.

Education

English –  D Mathematics –  D Drama –  D Science – Pass ICT – Pass            Film Studies –  E Media – Distinction Physical Education – D Creative Media Production – MM Art & Design – Pass Art and Design - Merit

Dates 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2019

 Animation & Visual Effects - BA(Hons)

Work Experience

Sep 2015

Badges Plus

·         Whilst I have been working at Badges Plus I have worked on the factory floor, using all different types of machinery. My time at Badges Plus has been very helpful for work experience, I’ve been a part of the factory floor department, Office Junior and packaging department. I am currently working in the office on the Engraving and Laser Engraving as I am currently learning how to use them, whilst I am doing this I am also working on customer’s designs on adobe illustrator.

Key I.T Skills

I am comfortable using the following programmes.

Autodesk Maya.

Autodesk Mudbox.

Photoshop.

Microsoft Word, Power Point.

Adobe Illustrator.

Adobe After Effects.

Zbrush.

Premire Pro cc.

Many others.

   

Other Details

Interests:

After attending Falmouth University for 3 years I fell in love with living next to the coast and I also fell in love with surfing and bodyboarding . In other free time I get I enjoy seeing friends, playing football, going to the gym, building PCs, paint balling, surfing, body boarding and deep sea fishing.

 

My Portfolio 

I currently do not have a Online Portfolio as I am aiming to start one over my year off and fill it with a lot of development work over that year. However I am going to supply a picture of my current board for my FMP so you can understand how I may lay my online portfolio out.

This is my board showcasing my FMP (Final Major Project) I'm happy with the layout myself. I like how my two major renders are facing each other, it shows that they have some sort of conflict.

This is a HTML5 online portfolio, this is how I would want my online portfolio to look accept it would be 3D models, photoshop concepts etc. instead of photography. However I think this is a great example of a professional portfolio.

Evaluation

Now Ive looked towards my future I have a better idea of what I wish to do after University, I would be happy to be working as an Animator in a big team. It sounds fun but also very serious business.

Doing this Unit has defiantly made things clearer for me and made me want to work even harder and pursue my dreams to work in the games industry.

I think now I have my 5 year plan it will help me stay on track and think about the future, I will continue to work hard so it gives me the best chance after Uni to find the job I desire. 

Also whilst writing my CV it has made me realise I need to do a lot more in my 5 year plan, however I think when the time comes to it my CV will contain so much more as I'm a keen learner and happy to go out of my comfort zone. I look forward to looking back at this in 5 years to see if things went how I imanged.