I want to work constantly on my weaknesses and thoroughly on my current strengths. I intend on always carrying my sketchbook with me, life drawing and focussing on traditional art equal to digital art. I hope to FINALLY complete a monthly challenge e.g. Adventure April, Mermay.
I recognise a strength in background design so I will work on some environment/film studies- being able to recreate great compositions will develop my understanding of good design so that I can create my own.
As I've mentioned I already read up on my interests, but I want to do further reading and learning on character design, visual development and colour theory.
I am motivated to work through the Animator's Survival Kit and a Book of Things to Draw to look to for inspiration.
I really enjoy working on commissions so it's something that I need to work to promote more! On this note, I want to continue maintaining my social media- I'm fairly present on Instagram but my LinkedIn page needs a lot of work.
Next Year
As I am deferring my third year I have had to do a lot of reflection on this year and what I want to do next to get me to where I want to be. I'm now choosing to see my deferral in a positive way, I am caring for my health whilst maintaining that I will return in a year stronger, and better at what I do.
I am looking to Work Experience and Internships wherever I can for however long I can- and hope to grasp opportunities in London as it is commutable. Hence why I'd like to make an effort in involving myself with the London Animation Club also. It's really about working a way into the industry, like contacting Reg, and I hope to volunteer at MAF.
My biggest struggle will be to stay motivated next year, which is why submitting work to live briefs, Loopdeloop or 11 second club will give me a deadline to work to and will give me the feedback and otherwise miss out on from not being in uni around peers and tutors.
In my year, I will be continuing my progress with my immediate plans, possibly creating a second of animation a day so that I have a end product at the end of the year like https://vimeo.com/83155234 , or it may be that my learnt skills amount to an end of year film, but I'm not going to pressure myself into that. The focus is to curate skills so that when I do return to uni I feel confident in making my graduate film. I think I might choose a focus within animation each month, be it a type of software, visual development or colour theory.
A couple pieces I have done outside of uni work to keep the practice going:
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| For Chinese New Year |
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| My Parents |
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