Quiz 1 AnimPortf Midterms

Question 1

is essentially a marketing tool.

Answer 1

resume

Question 2

demonstrates your relevant education, skills, experience, abilities, training, and work history in a way that is efficient to read and understand.

Answer 2

resume

Question 3

tells a potential employer what you have to offer and why you should be considered for employment.

Answer 3

resume

Question 4

Why you need resume

Answer 4

• You have to paint a picture of what you have done, what you are capable of doing, and how your career has progressed to date.
• It highlights your education, skills and experience.
• Helps ensure you stand out in a crowd, ensuring your resume won’t blend in with the multitude of other resumes received.
• Makes the screening process easier for the employer, measuring your skills with other applicants.
• Can help refresh your memory on the work you have done and the transferrable skills that you possess.
• Builds confidence.

Question 5

A resume is a ____ you use in _____

Answer 5

vital document, screening employment

Question 6

Layout best for an Animator Resume

Answer 6

• Header section with portfolio link
• Summary or objective section with strong points of relevance to the position
• Portfolio section features your best work.
• Skills section list your technical and soft skills relevant to animation industry standards tools you know.
• Experience section that demonstrates both creative and organizational abilities
• Education
• Industry certificate (optional)
• Awards and honors
• Projects
• References are available upon request (3 standard)

Question 7

section with strong points of relevance to the position

Answer 7

• Summary or objective section

Question 8

features your best work.

Answer 8

• Portfolio section

Question 9

list your technical and soft skills relevant to animation industry standards tools you know.

Answer 9

Skills section

Question 10

that demonstrates both creative and organizational abilities

Answer 10

Experience section

Question 11

[T/F] Industry certificate is mandatory

Answer 11

• Industry certificate (optional)

Question 12

Standard number of references

Answer 12

3

Question 13

Focus: focused on your professional experiences, skills, and accomplishment

Content: it provides a snapshot of your career by summarizing your key achievements, qualifications and what you bring to the table

For candidate with some work experience. Beneficial to showcase a track record of success and highlights how.

Answer 13

Summary

Question 14

Focus: centered around your career goals and what you are seeking in a job

Content: it states what you aim to achieve in your career and what you are looking for in a position. it can include the type of role industry and the skills you want to leverage.

For entry level candidates or those changing careers

Answer 14

Objective

Question 15

Summary or Objective?

Result-driven animation professional with 3 years of experience in 3D modeling and character animation. Proven ability to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. Proficient in industry-standard software and dedicated to pushing and boundaries of creative storytelling.

Answer 15

Summary

Question 16

Summary or Objective?

Recent animation graduate seeking a challenging position as an animator where I can apply my skills in 3D modeling and bring a fresh perspective to a creative team. Eager to contribute to innovative projects and grow within the animation industry.

Answer 16

Objective

Question 17

Several industries where animators are most demanded:

Answer 17

o TV / Cinema
o Game Development
o Marketing
o Mobile Development

Question 18

Game Development Industries
o Proficiency with game engines (UW, Unity, Mobile)
o Solid knowledge of game development pipelines
o Collaboration with modelers, riggers, texturers, concept artists, and other team members.
o Experience with characters.

TV/Movies
o Collaboration with storyboard artists, voice actors, other animators, modelers.
o Domain experience with relevant TV projects.
Marketing / Business
o Working with clients
o Explainer videos/ motion graphics
o Typography

With any Industry
o Proficiency with 2D or 3D animation software
o Strong animation basics.

Answer 18

Experience Section

Question 19

[T/F] Contact Information is Optional

Answer 19

False it is Mandatory

Question 20

Information needed in your Contact Info Section

Answer 20

o Name.
o Address.
o Phone number.
o Appropriate E-mail (Don’t use pen name).

Question 21

A specific statement indicating the position you are applying for is preferred by many employers. The more specific this section the better

Answer 21

Job Objectives

Question 22

[T/F] The more specific the job section the better

Answer 22

True

Question 23

• Concepted, created, composed, and animated everything from start to finish under tight deadlines.
• Produced various animation assets and 3D animations.
• I worked to develop algorithms for company systems.
• Solved various creative problems.
• Collaborated and worked closely with riggers, modelers, texturers, creative leads and animators to design and develop animations for various digital projects.
• Developed and designed movement animations, characters, animations, facial animations, environments, special effects, and performed other story/animation tasks as requested.
• Using Maya, 3DMax, Nuke and Zbrush developed captivating 3D animated designs, characters, and time0based visuals that complied with the storyboard or visual strategy created by the agency.

Answer 23

Experience

Question 24

A list of the education you have completed or are currently enrolled in, including the name of the school, location, the program and date of completion (or expected completion)

Answer 24

Education

Question 25

[T/F] Education is listed in chronological order

Answer 25

False: Education is listed in REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER

Question 26

List all the RELEVANT extra courses you completed, including workshops, seminars, summer courses, and special interest courses.

Answer 26

Special Training, Workshops, Seminars, Courses, Professional Development:

Question 27

Includes any relevant awards or achievements from work, school or community activities.

Answer 27

Awards and Achievements

Question 28

Note your spare-time activities, try to ensure the relevance to the position you are applying for.

Answer 28

Hobbies and Interests

Question 29

[T/F] About 50% of employers like to see Hobbies and Interest information on a resume.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Think carefully about appropriate references. Record their proper name, title or position, company, city, telephone, e-mail/ Ensure your references know they are on your resume and know what they are going to say about you.

Ms. Jeankey Salenga-Mendez (name)
Professional EMC (position)
Hau SOC (affiliation)
Personal number

Answer 30

References

Question 31

Top hard skills in the Animation Industry

Answer 31

• Strong understanding of animation principles
• Drawing / sketching / storyboards
• Animation software 3D
• Animation software 2D
• Rigging
• Scripting in Python / MEL
• Game Engines working knowledge
• Motion Graphics
• FX

Question 32

9 Soft Skills that standout on Animation Resumes

Answer 32

• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Attention to Details
• Time-management (meat deadlines)
• Patience
• Presentation Skills
• Teamwork
• Analytical Skills
• Ability to Work Under Pressure

Question 33

How Should I Structure my Animator Resume Header?

Answer 33

• Resume Summary / Objective
• Experience Section
• Contact Information
• Job Objectives
• Education
• Special Training, Workshops, Seminars, Courses, Professional Development
• Awards and Achievements
• Hobbies and Interests
• References