Summarised 2d Experience Research

2D Experience

This is a summary of all the research we have found. All of this is necessary for our presentation. We have also provided links underneath each specific part of research to show were we found out about it.

Animator / Assistant animator / Inbetweener: From researching many companies, we have found that you typically need 2-5 years work experience, a degree and also a showreel.

http://www.cartoonsaloon.ie/index.php/jobs/

http://www.skillset.org/animation/careers/2D_drawn/

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/jobs/firebrand-games/glasgow/scotland/uk-and-europe/2d-artist-id44743

http://www.dneg.com/jobs/compositor_67.html

Junior animator / Runner: To get a job within these titles requires no previous work experience. All they ask for is a showreel and a degree within a specific field.

http://www.cartoonsaloon.ie/index.php/jobs/

http://www.skillset.org/animation/careers/article_4111_1.asp

http://www.dneg.com/jobs/runner_44.html

Software Experience: Whilst interviewing Peter Dodd we asked him how difficult it is getting into a 2d animation job without experience. He answered us with a few good points, one of which being that we do have experience. This being within software we have used and know. This is a key element employers look for when hiring new people.

Peter Dodd questionnaire question 4: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF8iEkyxCe_63JXmfIyuxnNxPUF3k9XHRix8Jfvh3NT6QrTXrp6FbSfqw9s-i5lcJZ1dyO6aP5vkajCc5Q1rsfaXcw_96n0nzyR5nQWwRLrZbOgxsu1KlqvB3meKYCrQNpsXfh8hbT48Ml/s1600/questionnaire1.JPG

Internship / Unpaid work: Another good way to gain work experience is by either getting onto an internship, (which only requires a degree and show reel), or doing unpaid work. Both of these options are viable and very good ways of gaining experience

http://www.cartoonsaloon.ie/index.php/jobs/

http://www.seedanimation.com/jobs.php

http://eu.blizzard.com/en-gb/company/careers/directory.html#region=Americas



Richard Collins