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Unit 12 Ass 1 Task 2

Job 1
Title
Description of
role and
responsibilitie
s

Training

Storyboard Artist
A storyboard artist visualizes stories and sketches
frames of the story. Quick pencil drawings and marker
renderings are two of the most common traditional
techniques, although nowadays Adobe Flash, Adobe
Photoshop, and other storyboard applications are often
used. Meet with creative supervisors to discuss
objectives of storyboard; what is desired or to be
achieved. Create storyboards by implementing
storytelling objectives. Follow instructions of creative
supervisors. Ensure quality and style of show is
consistently achieved in storyboard work.
No training can really be done the person just has to be
good at drawing, telling a story and meeting deadlines.
All of which can be taught but the person just has to be
naturally good at them.

Skill Set
Be able to tell a good story
Be highly film literate, with a good understanding of
layout, composition, sequential drawing and editing
Have excellent drawing skills and the ability to adapt to
a wide range of styles
Be able to work either independently or as part of a
team
Be able to take direction, and be prepared to make
changes to your work in response to constructive
feedback
Be able to follow established designs and produce
consistent work, drawn on model
Have good communication and presentation skills
Have good computer literacy
Be familiar with relevant storyboard, graphics and
editing software
Be conscious of any relevant technical or budgetary

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restrictions
Be able to work calmly and efficiently to tight deadlines
Salary
Useful Links

How to Apply

Around 72,000 a year. Will vary depending the

company and the persons skills.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storyboard_artist
http://creativeskillset.org/job_roles/349_storyboard_artist
_animation
http://myjobsearch.com/careers/storyboard-artist.html
Look around for companies online who are looking for
storyboard artists and apply. Ask companies if they may
need one in the future and if so let them know youre
looking for that job so they may come to you first.

Additional
Info

Job 2
Title
Description of
role and
responsibilitie
s

Training

Skill Set

Rigger
Character riggers are experts at manipulating the
geometry of characters in their interaction with
environments. Character riggers may also help develop
tools for animation production processes, collaborate
with modelers and animators, and develop new
techniques to solve character production challenges.
Available online but can also be self-taught. The training
is delivered as 63 videos, with each session focusing on
a single area of the rig. Each subsequent chapter builds
on lessons learned in the earlier videos. An included
index lists the topics covered for easy referencing. Also
included are the scene files for the start and end of
each session so you can follow along and jump in at any
point along in the training.
Understanding of physics and anatomy.
Creativity, precision, and an eye for detail.
The most common degree path for aspiring character
riggers is a bachelors degree in computer animation
with a character rigger concentration.
Other degree paths include computer science with a

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character rigger concentration and commercial graphics

with a character rigger or animation concentration.
Anatomy and geometry courses are strongly
recommended if you choose another related degree
path.
Knowledge of character kinematics, deformations, and
topology.
Knowledge of character pipeline and workflow
techniques.
Proficiency in technical problem solving.
Some knowledge of layout, modelling, rigging,
simulations, and animation tools and workflows
currently used in the industry.
Strong communications skills.

Salary
Useful Links

How to Apply

Additional Info

Ability to generate tools to facilitate the rigging and

simulation pipeline
Between 17,341 and 49,250 per year.
https://www.thefoundry.co.uk/products/modo/trainingvideos/character-rigging-course/
http://www.animationcareerreview.com/articles/characte
r-rigger-career-profile
Look around for companies online who are looking for
riggers and apply. Ask companies if they may need one
in the future and if so let them know youre looking for
that job so they may come to you first. Go onto online
job websites and see if any are needed. When applying
you may need to show them your skills set which would
be done with previous work.