“Rebecca will be talking about her journey into and through the animation industry starting off in GCSE Art and Media studies and ending up at DNEG Animation department working on her 6th feature project. This presentation will track how her journey into this industry started, before even deciding to go into film - the strategic steps taken at University to land her first job one month after graduating, and navigating the industry after that first project.” 24/02/26 10:30 - 1

Over the course of approximately 2 years, I have accumulated material from various sources that I intended to go back to if and when I have time to improve certain aspects of my studies. I have reached some quiet months in my studio timetable and now intend to focus on the material I have accumulated. This document serves as a written progression. 31/01/26 HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL AS A SELF TAUGHT ARTIST Flipped Normals cover necessary discussions in regards to how to become a su

This week we had a 'Striking Out' session with author and illustrator; Leigh Hodgkinson. She is most notably known for her work as an Art Director for Kids TV show 'Charlie and Lola' which transitioned her journey back to making picture books. In this Striking Out session, Hodgkinson discusses her journey and answers our questions. INTRODUCTION "I pursued a degree in Bracket Design. I did all sorts of creative things and I enjoyed all of them. But I specialized in animation.

The Striking Out session today involved an in-depth talk with founder/game designer of Biome Collective (est. 2015), Malath Abbas. Biggest inspirations consist of Japanese animations. That inspiration transferred to comics (manga) after moving to Liverpool, UK. "At 13/14 my passion from animation and comics went into games after purchasing my own PS1." INTRODUCTION "After education, got multiple jobs in Dundee. Primarily, a junior designer picking up more and more production

Today we have a guest lecture involving an in-depth talk with the Executive Director of the London Business Society, organising and hosting over 100 business network events a year in prestigous venues across Central London. With almost 20 years of experience in marketing and digital, Kadar has won various awards for the campaigns they have done. HOW TO FAIL AT MARKETING BEFORE YOU EVEN START "The customer should be here at the meetings. A decision should not be made without t

Today brings another Striking Out session involving an in-depth talk with Artchitectural Visualizer, Hayden Brinkley. Post-college (art college & Ravensbourne) consisted of a 3 month internship followed by work at Hayes Davidson. "I learnt it's not just about creating beautiful images. It's about creating beautiful images with stories." THINK BDW > GRAIN > EVOLUTION VIRTUAL "I was approached to work for Evolution Virtual and asked what would convince me to work for them. I w

In this Striking Out session, we have conversations with Steve Smith, the creator of Olobob Top - the colourful children's TV series where three friends use simple shapes and materials to build imaginative solutions to everyday problems. We have conversations about the realities of commercial work and working/interacting with clients. CONVERSATIONS WITH STEVE SMITH "I saw the ugly side of commercial work. The bureaucracy of it. Getting your idea through to 20 people in the ro

On Wednesday, Julia walked us through the process of further testing the desirability, viability and feasibility of an idea. This understanding would be later applied in the context of our own ideas within our own time. Additionally, the session would teach a method that would help you find paying customers and to check whether you're working on something that they either need or want. "It's never too early to test out an idea" - Julia Shalet "What if we found ourselves build

Set up within the second year of their university degree, Daniel Waterman and Gary Carse established a partnership which grew into a fully working studio. Working on music videos like Warrior's dance by 'The Prodigy', CARSE & WATERMAN spoke with Escape about the journey he has been on since being a student. WORKING IN STOKE PROS CONS Production costs are considerably cheaper compared to London Marketing is a challenge as Stoke is not well known for animation studios. Both Gar