Professional Development - Report [WIP]
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https://uk.indeed.com/q-tabletop-game-l-nottingham-jobs.html?vjk=d7e9aad3fb8bdb01
Researching Chosen Role, Industry Connections, Future Considerations (LO1, LO4)
· A personal reflection on your chosen role within the Games Industry (UI Artist, Concept Artist, 3D Environment Artist, Technical Artist, etc.).
· Exploration of why this role appeals to you, what skills are required and how your current strengths and weaknesses align with it. Add consideration for long-term ambitions.
- Analysis of how to build meaningful industry connections such as networking events, LinkedIn, Discord communities, Art Challenges, Game Jams, volunteering and Modding. Attending conferences (e.g. EGX, Develop: Brighton, GDC).
· Evidence of Industry Contact such as screenshots, LinkedIn interactions/following, events you’re going to, industry meets or feedback from professionals.
· Consideration of future industry trends affecting your role e.g. nanite workflows, AI tools, outsourcing etc.
· Reflect on how everything may shape your career path and professional development.
Research and Analysis into Your Chosen Artistic Direction (LO2)
· Research into your specific artistic direction or certain niche and interest (e.g. indie dev, tabletop, character concept art, hard‑surface modelling, environment art).
· Analysis of job roles connected to this direction (screenshots, sources), including role responsibilities, required software proficiency, common pipelines and examples from real studios.
· Examination of how this direction influences your own work style choices, workflows, inspirations.
· Discuss how current industry expectations impact your artistic decisions, portfolio development, and long‑term career path.
Portfolio (Covers LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6)
· Briefly detail how your portfolio was developed, why you picked a certain site/format and how you selected pieces.
Artstation - https://www.artstation.com/deadnaiadd
· Justification for chosen work, why each piece earned a place in your final portfolio.
· Reasons for rejecting pieces lack of polish, outdated work, inconsistency of style and direction, or mismatch with industry expectations?
· Critical reflection on your portfolio as a whole:
o How well it represents your chosen artistic direction
o Consistency in style and quality
o Demonstration of technical competency
o Responsiveness to industry feedback
· Explanation of how your portfolio aligns with future professional goals and the needs of studios/employers.
4. Social media, Branding – Professional and Design CVs
(Covers LO2, LO6)
· A professionally designed CV and a creatively design‑focused CV.
· Reflection on your branding choices accessibility, layout, colour palette, typography, tone of voice.
· Critical analysis of your social media presence (Instagram, LinkedIn, ArtStation, Blogs, Art Forums, Community Discords etc.):
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-heath-044713356/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deadnaiadd
Itch.io - https://itch.io/profile/hearthvalley
Discord -
o Strengths and weaknesses
o Engagement strategies, what’s an effective way for you to use social media?
o Professional vs personal content
o How does your online presence support employability – would establishing a personal brand enhance your prospects?
· Reflect on how your CVs and social media align with industry expectations.
5. Tutor – Work-Like Appraisals, Career Plan Goal Setting, Project Management
(Covers LO6, LO7)
· Evidence of work‑like appraisals with your tutor:
o Meeting summaries, feedback notes, skills assessments and action points.
· Documentation of goals set during those sessions short-long term.
· Project management evidence such as Gantt charts, Trello boards, planning documents, milestone tracking, etc
o Miro / Hack n Plan are great alternative options.
· A detailed career plan, including:
o The roles you’re aiming for
o Where you want your career to develop
o Skills you need to improve
o The methods and tools you’ll use (courses, practice workflows, networking, mentorships, software learning)
o Personal goals and the steps required to achieve them.
References
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