SWOT Analysis

To learn about what skills the careers that I would like to work in in the creative industry would require, I went to creativeskillset.org and had a look at how my skills and weaknesses would apply. However, I also had to examine my skills on their own merits.

Strengths Good at drawing Especially frozen motion Creative Film literate Leadership qualities Storyteller Understanding of image layout and composition	Weaknesses Decision making Organisational skills Drawing consistently Tact
Opportunities In College for a creative industry course Competitions such as the Macmillan Prize and Illustration Friday Websites Word of mouth	Threats Judgement based on my disability Communication problems Lack of confidence with software Lack of confidence

Skill Analysis in Careers

I went into creativeskillset.org and examined different careers in the creative industry, before comparing my skills and weaknesses against the skills that would be required in the specific careers.

Storyboard artist

Skills: Film literate, good storyteller, understanding on sequential imaging, layout and composition. Should be able to work either alone or in team, and take direction.

Needs Development: Drawing consistently, everything the same size. Familiarity with storyboard software.

Animator CGI

Skills: A feel for movement and timing, creative and artistic qualities, appropriate technical skills. For character animation, acting talent, observational skills and animation experience. Take direction, work in a team. Organisational skills, communication skills and attention to detail.

Needs Development: Animation experience.

Director

Skills: Creativity, imagination, artistic flair, storytelling, film literacy, leadership qualities.

Needs Development: decision making, organisational skills, tact, management.

Illustrator

Skills: Drawing skills, working to a brief, Creativity, understanding of computer graphics

Needs Development: Time management, selling ideas and making presentations