Breaking In: Breaking In as a CG Artist
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Breaking In: Breaking In as a CG Artist
Details
APPLICATION GROUP 1
Applications Open:
January 29, 2025
THIS CIRCLE IS PERFECT FOR
- New Graduates
- Junior Artists
- Students in their senior year
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Drafting a resume for the industry
- Getting past the first interview
- The essentials of presentation of your work and demo reels
- Adding portfolio pieces to get noticed.
- Pipeline in Feature Film & TV
WHAT NOT TO EXPECT
- Fundamental skills in 3D Art or programming
- Fundamental skills in Real Time Workflows
- 3D software introduction
Qualification Criteria
Aspiring Professional (0 yrs of experience)
Student (final year)
Day / Time
Times Per Month:Â TwiceÂ
Day / Time:Â Tuesday 6:00 PM
Timezone: PST
* You must meet the qualification criteria AND be able to attend the posted day/time of the circle (please note the timezone posted)
CIRCLE DESCRIPTION
Do you want to work in animation as a CG Artist, but aren’t sure how to land that first job? Need assistance in finding the right portfolio pieces to get noticed? Looking forward to creating amazing art with studios and production companies? Then this circle might be right for you.Â
In this circle, you will learn how to break into CG roles and set yourself up for success. By the end of the term, you will:
- Understand the Production Pipeline—overall review of CG pipeline and how each role works with one another on a large studio scale
- Know how to set yourself up to apply for and land jobs by creating strong resumes
- Have a clear picture of how recruiting works and what the job application process is like
- Learn how to present your portfolio/demo reel professionallyÂ
- Set yourself up to learn time management in order to make deadlines
ADDITIONAL Application Requirements
Please submit the following as part of your Application Profile:
*(AFTER you click to apply, you must go into your member profile and complete the member-specific portion; these requirements should be submitted through that profile):Â Â
- Resume
- Reel
- Personal Statement – Why would you like to be part of this circle?Â
Circle Leader
Areeba Rikhan
I am originally from Orange County and went to Chapman University to study animation. After I graduated, I worked in visual effects for a couple of years before switching to animation. I worked on various TV shows and films in multiple roles from Technical Director to Rigging Artist. Some of my favorite projects are Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and my current show Big Nate! I am now working as a Character Technical Director Supervisor at Nickelodeon Animation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Current Title: Senior CG Rigger
Studio / Employer:Â LAIKA
