Task 4

EVALUATION AND REFLECTION

A

I learned that progression through your career in a creative field isn't exactly the standard you would expect from an office job. It's more branching out and networking with others who may want to work with you. Your charisma, passion, and genuine excitement to collaborate and create will boost chances to be promoted and let out into a more expansive field.

You can eventually be promoted to a lead position, such as an art director. This provides more freedom and opportunities for your projects.

B

As I've researched concept artists and character designers, these jobs require a visual list of skills rather than an average CV. The most critical part of applying for such a job is communicating with the industry and creating a portfolio with a full range of your styles.

Beforehand, I thought it was better to have a consistent art style that looked the same in every illustration. In reality, employers look for diversity and an ability to get out of your comfort zone to meet company goals. They need people who can pump out creative concepts and designs with a brief description. It's a very flexible yet demanding career.

C

When researching Miyazaki's and his coworkers' work in Ghibli films, it helped me grasp onto how it should look and intricate details each movie orchestrates. For example, when I spoke about Kiki's Delivery Service in Task 1, I attempted to mimic that airy and floaty atmosphere into my own rendition. The scenes are lush and rely on cosy architecture, as well as making sure to look like the 50s (I had to be careful with the outfits I drew to make sure they weren't modern.)

I think the colors of mine are saturated and lively like the scenes in the film, with Kiki shuffling through the traffic jam on her broom, which is reminiscent of some parts where she flies closely over a crowd of people in a frenzy.

I made sure to make the palette warm and eye-catching to respect the original. Another key aspect of Kiki's Delivery Service is it's attention to the background and irrelevant characters, which I implemented into my own work too.

D

I didn't seek out any assistance from tutorials or portfolios when creating my artwork, which was probably my first mistake. However, I did research the movie's buildings and exterior landscapes to illustrate accurately. The cars, background characters, and paper signs littering the walls were inspired by screencaps of Koriko, the town in the film.

I'm not exactly happy with the perspective and know I could've done better. It feels almost clunky on the sidewalks and if you look closely, the proportions of the cars and people walking past are inaccurate.

I procrastinated on this piece for several weeks which probably ties into its inconsistency. I rushed the end and I've decided that I'll manage my timing when creating future projects more carefully.

E

I love working with others and it would be a privilege to attempt recreating their style. I think with solid research and references I'd be able to honor their artwork in my rendition. At times, though, I will try to be the overbearing leader and do most things myself.

I'm very detail-oriented and not afraid to ask questions if need be. Collaborations are opportunities to expand horizons and network with others, as well as develop your illustrations and skills.

An example of reaching out and working with others was my Google Forms dedicated to Kiki! https://forms.gle/SqzMUe57qeqWAXTM7 is the original form.

A few comments on this form drove me on what to focus on when illustrating my final product. For example, most people mentioned the detailed and lush environments, as well as the colors and perspective, which I tried producing in my own work!

F

Some people in the company may not have the same values or ideas as you, which may make your project clash. You'll have to compromise with many factors of your work. However, a large project can be divided into smaller parts so it's easier to organise the progress. It keeps everyone accountable and strengthens individuality. People may also encounter schedule conflicts and are not available for certain tasks.

Personal strengths and weaknesses can be recognized when faced with different perspectives, blooming a chance of self-reflection and improvement. Professionalism can be linked towards general respect for your colleagues and higher ranks. An air of positive attitude, honest communication, and genuine labor are all key aspects towards professionalism.

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