PPP: Study Task 1: Who am I now?

What have I learned so far?

The importance of critique in improving ones own practice.
The importance of flexibility. It's better to be good at lots of different things than amazing at just one thing.
Various different pieces of software in greater depth. (Photoshop, After Effects, Maya etc...)
Networking is a vital part of the industry. Make connections now and it'll pay off down the line.
If you want to experiment with something, do it. At uni you're allowed/encouraged to take risks.

What do I want to know more about?

Maya and 3D Modelling. I feel learning this will open me up to new forms of animation which interest me.
Different types of Hybrid Animation. Looking forward to the opportunity to experiment and combine styles.
Collaboration and managing workflow within a collaborative group.
Sound Design. I would very much like to experiment with sound design a bit more this year, perhaps record my own sound effects for use in animation.
Projection Mapping.

What do I think are my strengths?

What do I want to improve?

Figure drawing/drawing in proportion. I'm attending life drawing at the Fenton every week to try remedy this.
Background/ layout design. I have a strong desire to flesh out my background design and experiment with different styles.
Frame-by-frame/full animation. I did a lot of limited animation last year, I would like to flesh out my animation style a little more.
Use more colour. I used B&W way too much last year for my animations.
Time management. (Particularly in regards to blogging)

Which practitioners demonstrate my interest in Animation?

What websites/online resources demonstrate my areas of interest within the creative industries?

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