Monday, 18 January 2016

Workshop 18th Jan

What have I done so far:
  1. Designed a promo pack
  2. Researched into MAs 
  3. Evaluated existing practitioners 
  4. Emailed some professionals in the industry.
  5. Designed a business card
  6. Done some small commissions 
  7. Did a bit of networking at Thoughtbubble
  8. Evaluated own practice
  9. Made a digital portfolio and sent it to other practitioners 
  10. Started a social media presence -Instagram and Facebook

What I'd like to have done by the end of programme:
  1. Have a printed portfolio
  2. Have emailed a number of practitioners and agencies and have replies
  3. Sent off job applications
  4. Visited Studios
  5. Have a website
  6. Have a domain name
  7. Have a part-time job
  8. Started a professional blog
  9. Have an improved and professional digital portfolio
  10. Have more confidence in myself and my work.

What I aim to have achieved (1st year out):
  1. Be signed to an agency and/or working in a studio
  2. Making money
  3. Possible internship/experience 
  4. More work with Natural England will be out
  5. Go to illustration events and participate
  6. Travel

What I aim to have achieved (in 5 years):
  1. Illustration is my sole source of income
  2. Have lots of contacts/client list
  3. Be producing a variety of work
  4. Not living at home/being able to provide for myself
  5. Get work that gives me opportunities to travel
  6. Work with the RSPB
  7. Have contacts aboard 
  8. Supporting myselfHave a lot of confidence-Be able to talk to people about my work.

Problems that might arise:
  1. Lack of responses from when contacting people
  2. Unforeseen problems/pitfalls - illness
  3. Lack of motivation
  4. Funds - inconsistent income - budgeting
  5. Legalities - political/social changes/tax etc.

Things to do in the next two weeks:
  1. Start setting up a website
  2. Produce a digital portfolio ready to send out to people
  3. Identify professionals that I want to contact with appropriate questions
  4. Research and identify into internships at studios 
  5. Edit and update business cards
  6. Write a CV.

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