PPP Workshop 18th Jan

What have I done so far:

1. Designed a promo pack
2. Researched/identified UK based animation studios.
3. Contacted/sent promo packs to 5 (studios)
4. Emailed some professionals in the animation industry.
5. Made a website
6. Illustrated children's book for Leeds Children's Hospital and got some press coverage about it
7. A bit of networking at Thoughtbubble
8. Networking in Dubai/MEFCC

What I'd like to have done by the end of programme:

1. Have a printed portfolio
2. Visited Studios
3. Contacted Agencies
4. Have a part-time job
5. Have massive confidence in myself and my work.

What I aim to have achieved (1st year out):

1. Signed to an agency and/or working in a studio
2. Making profit
3. Go to illustration events and participate in more conventions
4. Have a following
5. Enjoying life

What I aim to have achieved (in 5 years):

1. Have lots of contacts/client list
2. Have a stable practice
3. Not living at home/be able to provide for myself
4. Travel and researching/networking whilst doing that
5. Intern at Pixar!

Problems that might arise:

1. Lack of responses from when I contact people
2. Unforeseen problems/pitfalls - illness
3. Lack of motivation
4. Funds - inconsistent income - budgeting
5. Legalities - political/social changes/tax etc.

Things to do in the next two weeks:

1. Email Craig Knowles (Character Designer at Brown Bag Films) done!
2. Email Kristian Duffy (Background Artist at Kilogramme Animation/Pale Blue Dot) done!
3. Email Hatem Aly (Children's Illustrator and Cartoonist) done!
4. Email studios I sent promo packs to but didn't get a response from
5. Identify professionals/studios in Dubai and contact them - plan a meet up for when I go in April.
6. Research into internships at studios (identify which ones first)
7. Edit and update business cards
8. Write a standard CV.

OUIL 602 Submission:

• 5 A3 Presentation boards (ISSUU)
• PDF of Blog
• Portfolio (ISSUU)
• 300 word Summative Statement
• Evaluation