Personal and Professional Development - Task 1

Task 1

Personal Statement

My practice is 3D graphics and animation. I first realised the potential of 3D graphics when I was 15 years old when I watched Pixars Toy Story. I realised how this was the shape of things to come as it gave 100% control over the camera angles and artwork.

My previous aspirations were to become an illustrator and I enjoyed spending hours drawing and painting pictures. However, as time went on and the technology to create personal 3D artwork became widely available I spent time observing 3D packages, looking at which would be the most widely used. I looked at other people’s artwork and how they were created as well as researching which 3D packages employers were asking for experience in.

Following this research I applied for a job that specialised in outdoor canopy’s, which required a 3D creator to sell the idea to their target market. I made the first interview purely on the strength of my work. The action I took away from that interview was to learn how to use their programs and create a 3D rendition of their product. Although I never made the second interview I took what I had learnt as a personal achievement and decided that to go any further I would need a degree and with out a second thought I enrolled at collage.

I started with trying to understand the fundamentals of 3D and by undertaking a degree course I knew I would get the best start and would be able to apply myself to gain the qualifications I needed.

I pride myself on working hard and being the best I can. I am a perfectionist and do like to work alone when required however through my college course I have found I am able to work very effectively as part of a team.

I continue to monitor advances in the 3D industry and aspire to continually better myself by running through tutorials. This broadens my knowledge by learning new techniques and furthering my development. I love to show others what I can do and take great pride in seeing my finished work.

Outside of collage work my hobbies are collecting predominantly 3D movies and watching their special features. I draw, paint, and scour the internet for animation and 3D projects from people with the same interests. I also take my already completed college briefs and improve them to the best of my ability, ever perfecting my work until I’m happy with it.

After gaining my degree my aim is to find a job within 3D. I understand that getting a paid job immediately after graduating may be challenging. However I have made the decision to apply for 3D orientated work placements if I cannot secure full time paid employment within the industry straight away. Placements will give me the required experience that I need to progress in the industry and everything I learn I will ultimately put it into practice in business of my own.