Include reference images, inspiration, character development/exploration. Each character should be presented on a page of fully rendered drawings conveying the movements, expressions, attitudes and idiosyncrasies that express the character’s personality within the context of the storyline. Design at least 3 characters central to your story pitch. A concise (1-2 sentence) synopsis of the original storyline that will be the basis of your portfolio. The elements of your portfolio should include: Your portfolio should be built around an original idea for an animated short film, feature film, or TV show and should demonstrate deep engagement with the ways in which movement, performance, and expression play vital roles in visual storytelling. Submit a 20-25 page portfolio that demonstrates your ability to tell an animated story. These drawings should not be related to the stories you are depicting. In addition, please include 5 sample sketchbook pages and 6 figure drawings from a live model. Keyframe paintings are a good way to put multiple elements together and demonstrate your proficiency in the fundamentals of painting, lighting, and composition. Demonstrate your final design decisions through a digital or marker rendering or a keyframe painting. Demonstrate your proficiency in the fundamentals of anatomy, drawing, and perspective. Include a number of sketches that demonstrate your development process, show us different design directions you explored in developing the elements of your story. Show us the inspiration for your design thinking by sharing visual inspirations and key concepts that will inform your design decisions.
When depicting each of these elements, be sure to include: For instance, you could have characters, props, and environments for one project and only characters and vehicles for another. Not all four elements are needed for each story, but each element should be represented in at least one of your stories. The four elements of the story world you should include in your portfolio are: Your portfolio should feature 2-3 different story worlds, demonstrating different visual styles. Think big, make unexpected choices, and connect us to your story on an emotional level by visualizing your story in a way that only you can. Immerse us in unique narratives by thoughtfully designing the elements of the world as dictated by the needs of the story- either re-envisioning an existing story or creating a brand new one. We want to see both your imaginative thinking to solve creative problems (concept) and the strength of your artistic skills (art). Submit a 20-25 page portfolio that demonstrates your ability to immerse us in imaginative story worlds that adhere to a specific visual and narrative logic appropriate to the story you are telling.Ĭoncept art incorporates both “concept” and “art”. In addition, submit your required portfolio video/essay.
Feel free to explore your ideas through a variety of formats and options.
Each campaign should include process examples such as mind-maps, personas/market research, or thumbnail sketches of different design directions in addition to your final pieces.
Think about some of the things you’re most passionate about and design content that will get it out into the world and allow others to engage with it.įor each campaign, show us examples of the ideas you generated before deciding on your final solution(s). The campaigns you create could include strategic social media campaigns, video content, promotional stunts, print ads, in-store experiences, online experiences, and more. As a Creative Director, you should strategically expand your brand, client, or cause’s reach, connecting it to its market in a fun, impactful, and enduring way, initiating two-way engagement with your target audience. Design 3 campaigns that serve to connect an existing or imaginary brand, client, or cause with the public.