P4

Lessons learnt and implemented into the work below

I had learnt a lot in figuring out the various paths I could take such as knowing that the Diploma that I have obtained from Long Road would not be enough to get a job in the games industry, so I thought that instead of going an applying to these roles I would try and obtain a unpaid internship until I go to Uni, this is successful would be a major advantage however is not essential to getting where I would like to go. I also decided that based on my current skills gained from Long road that once I have gone to Uni this degree could also help me with getting a job in Graphics design.

I also realised that creating my own studio would be next to impossible, unless it was created while I was at Uni with some of the students there, who would be as passionate as me in creating these games together.

Changes to paths based on P3 evaluation and resources:

Internship: I need to use contacts that I already have such as family and college to help with getting the internship.
Own Studio: This is the most difficult path and could only be achieved after Uni or making games in my spare time to work on this. This is because I lack the resources and contacts to create such as company now and I would get some during/after University.

Flowchart

Write up

Objective What do I need to achieve?	Action What do I have to do?	Resources Whose help and support will I need?	Criteria for success How will I measure the successful completion of the objective?	Target date When will I complete or review my progress?
OVERALL GOAL I would like to get a job in the creative industries	To do this i need to get a qualification that can help me get this.	I will need support from my progress coach in the application process for uni	I will have achieved what I want when I have obtained a job/ internship in the games/graphics industry	First target is the securing a place for Uni. Second target is graduating Third is getting a job in the industry.
ENVIRONMENT ARTIST For this I would like to get a Job in a mid sized games studio, as a Environment artist	To get this I am going to go to Uni and study games art which will give me a understanding of various software packages and develop myself as a creative individual.	To get into Uni I will need to get help from lots of people, ranging from my teachers at Long road to help create a portfolio. Or my progress coach who can help me with the personal statement and apply via UCAS. I will also need support from my parents to help pay and get to various interviews and open days	I will know if i’m successful in this goal when: I have my degree in games art I have obtained a Job in a mid sized studio as a Environment artist	First target is the securing a place for Uni. Second target is graduating Third is getting a job in the industry.

Using resources to fill gaps I found in P2:

Problem	Solutions based on resources
Getting an internship in Cambridge	Possibly use family to see if they have any co-workers or friends in the games or design industry who could help with getting an internship
Working in large groups	I can use college to do a group project with others
Speaking clearly and to strangers	I can use games with voice chat to force myself to talk to people who I don’t know.
Accommodation (In London)	I can use my step dad who is from London to help me with selecting the right place to live whilst at Uni, as he has knowledge of the local area.

Dates:

Finish Ucas Application: 5 September

Decide on Uni: 8 May

Book Accommodation: June 5

Go to Uni:1 September

Finish Uni: June 2020

Apply for jobs  and get a job or internship by: July 15