The candidate chose the job of animator because they enjoy creating characters and would find it rewarding to see their work on screen. They believe they are suited to this role because they are imaginative, creative, and artistic. Their current digital media course is helping develop the technical skills needed, such as using animation software, and they are determined to work hard to progress in their education. Key skills for an animator include IT skills, using animation software, teamwork, patience, communication, design skills, and eventually higher education qualifications.

1. Project Title: Outcome 3 – PC (a) Candidate Name: Rae Clarke Class: DMC 1 Job Title Chosen: Animator Why did you choose this job: I choose this job as I would love to create a character or background for a film or game that everyone will see. Also it would be pretty awesome to see it on the big screen and say “I did that”. I really enjoy drawing up characters for people, I do regular drawings for a friend who does a newsletter and he is always impressed with the results, so I feel that with the right training and courses that I will be able to make a career out of it. What makes you think you could do this job: I think I can do this job as I am very imaginative, creative and artistic. I am always drawing up new characters, or modifying old ones. I have reasonable knowledge of working on computers, but there is always room for improvement. I am currently doing a qualification in Digital Media Creation, and I am really enjoying it. So hopefully if I get my head down and work hard, I will get onto the higher levels, so I can be a great animator. Job Skills and attributesRelevancyKnowledge of 2D/3D Animation EquipmentQuite relevant depending on what type of animation you’re making.IT SkillsHighly relevant, needed for all animationUsing PC software – flash, maya, lightwave etcHighly relevant, needed to create an animationDrawing, sculptorNot very relevant, only needed if you plan to make stop motion video’s out of pictures etc.TeamworkHighly relevant, as you will (more then likely) be working with other people/colleagues on movies/projects.PatienceHighly relevant, patience is a virtue, frustration can affect the production and can be very costlyPeople skills Highly relevant since you will be communicating with clients/colleagues.Design SkillsHighly relevant, considering you may be needed to help create the animation backdropCreativityQuite relevant, as you may need to come up with idea’s for a movieAttention to detailQuite relevant as if you don’t pay attention in a briefing then you will have no idea what you are doing and that can be costlyCommunication SkillsQuite relevant as you will be talking to clients/colleagues/bosses.Organisation SkillsQuite relevant as you will need to keep neat and tidy so you know where everything is and it looks professionalGCSE’sHighly relevant, these are needed for you to get the qualifications that are needed to be an animator, without them it wouldn’t happenNC/HNC/HND/Degree/Masters DegreeEventually needed to be able to create more advanced animations, work better/faster and have more knowledge and understanding of the job in hand.