Careers in Animation and Multimedia An introduction to networking and self promotion

Careers What sorts of careers are available to us? What must we be able to do to get these jobs? Look at these links in the Delicious feed: Interactive Media - Skillset Working in Animation – Skillset MCAD: Careers in Animation Digital Media Jobs & Careers - New Media

Industries that use ‘our’ skills Advertising TV, Radio DVD and CD Rom Web: Websites, Web Media Viral Education In schools and Higher Education In corporate scenarios Corporate departments Government Transport

Industries that use ‘our’ skills Movies and Film TV Programmes Gaming Music Video DVD Industry ‘Art’ Museums and Exhibitions

How we work Freelancing/Contract work Full time Part time

Skills we need Technical Creative Business ‘Soft skills’ Networking

Technical and Creative Clear demonstrable skills in relevant software The right technology for the right project Technical confidence Creative attitude Awareness of current trends Thinking outside the box

Business How much should I charge? How much will the job cost ME? How much is the client willing to pay? How much competition is there to get the contract? How prestigious is the contract? How much work have I got on already?

‘Soft Skills’ Being a nice person Speaking with confidence, not arrogance Being on time for appointments Bringing all relevant materials to interviews Preparing yourself for the client (do the research!) Well dressed, but not ‘corporate’ Bathing regularly!

Networking Official Events, Trade Shows, official software forums, Competitions, contract pitches Alternative Clubbing, Soho, FREE WORK, DJs, underground places, parties or exhibitions, VIRAL techniques

Official Networking Organizations: Arts Council British Council Channel Four BBC BIMA (British Interactive Media Association)

Alternative Networking Club screen media and online publicity VJs and DJs visual mixing Multimedia installations at events (parties/art shows/clubs/pubs etc) Bands and groups – websites, MySpace pages, youTube videos

Local schools and colleges Church or mosque Community or youth centre Nursery or creche Local businesses need websites! Anywhere else you can think of? More Networking

Websites and Feeds etc Job Sites – specialist AND general Digital Agency Sites Forums Magazines (and their websites): eg Computer Arts, Digital Arts, .net, Subscribe to feeds (RSS)

The end bit…. Search, subscribe, take part Go out to places Surf Get your work around Make friends with the right people Practise makes perfect Make a lot of stuff

Pen Lister is a new media technologist working as a freelancer and university lecturer in London, UK Thankyou And Good Luck LINKS: Digital Media Jobs & Careers - New Media Multimedia Job Site MCAD: Careers in Animation Interactive Media - Skillset Working in Animation - Skillset