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[Part 3: Independent Game Development as a Parallel Path]
Finally, there is one more developmental path that I plan to pursue regardless of which primary career I choose: becoming an independent game developer. Unlike the more structured career and academic routes mentioned earlier, creating an independent game is a deeply personal, long-term aspiration. It is not something I am doing out of financial necessity,…
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[Part 2: Academic Path and Teaching Aspiration]
Beyond working in the industry, another long-term path I am seriously considering is becoming a university lecturer. My goal is to teach in the animation or film departments of comprehensive universities or fine arts academies in China. This aspiration stems from my passion for knowledge sharing, as well as my continuous reflection on how to…
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[Part 1: General Direction and Industry Preference]
After leaving school, I have outlined several potential directions for my future development. First and foremost, the overarching decision is that I will return to China to pursue my career. At the end of the previous academic unit, I was still considering the possibility of seeking job opportunities in the UK or elsewhere in Europe.…
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Exploring the Role of an Independent Game Developer
An independent game developer refers to individuals or small teams who create games independently, without relying on large game companies. These developers are responsible for every aspect of the game, from design and programming to art creation. The reason I chose independent game development over becoming an independent filmmaker or animator is due to the…
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Exploring the Role of an Animation Director
In my understanding, the Animation Director is the most important role in an animation project. They are responsible for overseeing and guiding the creative process of the animation. Similar to a film director, an animation director must ensure that the project’s creativity and visual style align with the overall vision. The director’s aesthetic sense and…
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Exploring the Role of an Artist Filmmaker
In my understanding, an Artist Filmmaker is an artist who uses film as a medium for artistic creation. Compared to animation, it is more aligned with fine art. In contrast to traditional commercial films, I believe an Artist Filmmaker focuses more on personal expression and experimentation, with works often possessing a stronger artistic and independent…
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Self-reflected account of simulated work experience and professional animation practise
In this collaboration with the year 2 student, I worked closely with a senior student.This was my first time participating in a well-structured and complete project. I was initially very apprehensive, worried that my questions might affect the quality and progress of the senior student’s graduation project. However, the senior student actively kept in touch…
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Unit 1 Practice based research
In Unit 1, the most memorable experience for me was the puppet exercise conducted in the stop motion pathway. During this exercise, I independently created the puppet and completed the filming.Design Work:Before making the puppet, I conceptualized the character’s image. The week before production, I attended evening prayer at St. Paul’s Cathedral and was deeply…
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The development of China’s animation outsourcing industry
The animation outsourcing industry is an important part of the commercial animation industry chain. The production process for the vast majority of commercial animations generally involves preliminary production in the United States or other headquarters countries, followed by packaging and sending to places with lower labor costs such as Asia for processing and production, and…
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