The Future?
Over the last few months, leading up to the end of my degree. I've been speaking to the University's careers Adviser for Art and Design, Zoe Mitton about my future in the arts. We have agreed to speak after the year is completed so I can focus more on that, rather than my degree and the exhibitions.
During the time we spoke. We managed to discuss where my weaknesses are in regards to the process of finding a job (In general, not necessarily in the arts). Confidence, while I can portray confidence in a interview in person, I appear to lack the skills to get across what I need to on paper, email or via phone. Experienced based CV's, Skills based CV's, and Art based CV's are my problem, which is something I seriously need to work on. However, talking to Zoe, she has suggested myself sending her jobs and my draft CV for that job so she can double check for me, which is quite a relief, that I have someone backing me up, and proof reading.
Speaking about career in the arts: We have determined (and Zoe has emailed me where to look for more information and potential jobs) that there are three potential sectors I can move into.
Animation. Currently what I am working on at the moment (that and digital art). It is the most logical next step, animation being a passion of mine since discovering it in the second year of University. Considering my skills realistically, I could apply for a job in 2D animation or an internship for character design. This could potentially lead onto Games Design, 3D animation, App design (examples are like Angry Birds, and other apps using 2D animation).
Games Design. Due to my passion for the creation and playing of various games. This is a potential career path leading off of animation, as the skills required for a career in animation is not dissimilar to games design. 2D Character concept is a key thing for me at present, but as I develop my skills further throughout my life, that may change.
Arts Sector. Considering my experience with the 2012 Olympics Arts Project (Stories of the World). Working for the arts council or the arts sector is a possibility. There is a lot of opportunity in that sector. However, while it is not my primary choices for a career, it is something I enjoyed when I volunteered for it originally. Teaching may not appeal to me (at present), working within the arts sector is another way of inspiring and creating without actually being within a classroom. More of an active role within communities rather than teaching those who are forced to be within the classroom. (Note: While teaching is a worthwhile career choice, it is not specifically one for myself at present. While I did speak of the benefits of art and design within the school setting in my dissertation, I feel it needs a lot of tweaking and editing to be more beneficial for Children's development)











