Week 1 and 2: Internship Research

Week 1: Internship Research - Chris Sutton

List of possible places in New Zealand:

• Weta digital
• Yukfoo animation
• Flux animation
• Mukpuddy
• Huhu studios
• Oktobor animation
• Deep animation
• Mohawk media animation
• Teaspoon films
• Toybox
• Pukeko Pictures

What sort of thing would I want to do? What might I want to specialize in?

• 3D generalist
• 3D modeling
• 3D animator
• Concept art
• Storyboard artist
• 2D animator

Why might I want to intern at some of these places?

Weta Digital -

Personal branding

Why do I need a personal brand?

To get the interest of companies in my services or talents. Allows for strategic management of your professional profile. Be authentic.

What do I wish for people to associate me with?

• Quality work
• Friendly
• Professionalism

How would I like my first impressions to be perceived?

Confident, Stable, Reliable, Intelligent


Where and what can people access about me?

Internet: Linked Profile, Artstation, Facebook?





Step two: get a personal website

• Keep in mind what you are good and how do you want to make a living
• Keep it updated
• Information accessibility
• What kind of creative are you?
• What does your art looks like?
• What motivates your work?
• Who do you want to work with?
• Skills – values - uniqueness
• Personality
• Emotional appeal
• Why people like working with you
• Identify your specialties 
• Stand out from the stack of resumes

Step three: network and connect

• Find value in the public domain
• Keep it updated
• Share
• Post
• Be focused
• Collaborate

Links - Bits of advice 

https://skinnyartist.com/artist-branding-tips/
https://www.indiemade.com/blog/how-brand-yourself-personal-branding-and-your-visual-identity
https://creativemarket.com/blog/personal-branding-for-creatives


CV

Find and interesting or innovative CV
What made it stand out from the crowd?

Advice and stuff

• https://www.creativebloq.com/career/design-resume-tips-11121145 
• https://business.tutsplus.com/articles/9-creative-resume-design-tips-with-template-examples--cms-25478 
• https://www.hongkiat.com/blog/beautiful-resume-design/ 
• https://www.canva.com/learn/50-inspiring-resume-designs/