Digital Artist Science & Engineering Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Digital Artist Do?
Digital artists create art which applies digital technology as an essential part of the creative process. Digital art is usually created using computers or more specialised digital equipment. It may be enjoyed using the same instruments, shared over the internet, or presented using more traditional media.
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Where Do I Start?
Intellectual Property Law
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
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Skills You Need to Become a Digital Artist
Essential Skills
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EssentialIntellectual Property Law knowledge
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
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EssentialLabour Legislation knowledge
Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.
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EssentialArt History knowledge
The history of art and artists, the artistic trends throughout centuries and their contemporary evolutions.
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EssentialConfer On Artwork skill
Introduce and discuss the nature and content of art work, achieved or to be produced with an audience, art directors, catalogue editors, journalists, and other parties of interest.
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EssentialContextualise Artistic Work skill
Identify influences and situate your work within a specific trend which may be of an artistic, aesthetic, or philosophical natures. Analyse the evolution of artistic trends, consult experts in the …
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EssentialCreate Digital Images skill
Create and process two-dimensional and three-dimensional digital images depicting animated objects or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modelling programs.
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EssentialDefine Artistic Approach skill
Define your own artistic approach by analysing your previous work and your expertise, identifying the components of your creative signature, and starting from these explorations to describe your artistic vision.
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EssentialDevelop Animations skill
Design and develop visual animations using creativity and computer skills. Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, colour, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give …
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EssentialDevelop Design Concept skill
Research information to develop new ideas and concepts for the design of a specific production. Read scripts and consult directors and other production staff members, in order to develop design …
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EssentialGather Reference Materials For Artwork skill
Gather samples of the materials you expect to use in the creation process, especially if the desired piece of art necessitates the intervention of qualified workers or specific production processes.
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EssentialHave Computer Literacy skill
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
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EssentialMonitor Developments In Technology Used For Design skill
Identify and explore recent developments in technology and materials used in the live performance industry, in order to create an up-to-date technical background for one's personal design work.
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EssentialUse Specialised Design Software skill
Developing new designs mastering specialised software.
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EssentialConvert Into Animated Object skill
Convert real objects into visual animation elements, using animation techniques such as optical scanning.
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EssentialCreate Pen-And-Paper Images skill
Draw pen-and-paper images and prepare them to be edited, scanned, coloured, textured and digitally animated.
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OptionalAssess Conservation Needs skill
Assess and list the needs for conservation/restoration, in relation to current use and planned future use.
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OptionalDevelop Artistic Project Budgets skill
Developing artistic project budgets for approval, estimating deadlines and material costs.
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OptionalDevelop Educational Activities skill
Develop speeches, activities and workshops in order to foster access and comprehension to the artistic creation processes. It can address a particular cultural and artistic event such as a show …
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OptionalDevelop Educational Resources skill
Create and develop educational resources for visitors, school groups, families and special interest groups.
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OptionalKeep Personal Administration skill
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
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OptionalOperate 3d Computer Graphics Software skill
Use graphical ICT tools, such as Autodesk Maya, Blender which enable digital editing, modelling, rendering and composition of graphics. These tools are based in mathematical representation of three-dimensional objects.
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OptionalParticipate In Artistic Mediation Activities skill
Participate in cultural and artistic mediation activities: announce the activity, give a presentation or talk related to a piece of art or an exhibition, teach a class or a group, …
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OptionalPlan Art Educational Activities skill
Plan and implement artistic facilities, performance, venues and museum-related educational activities and events.
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OptionalPresent Exhibition skill
Present an exhibition and give educational lectures in a comprehensible way that is attractive to the public.
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OptionalDesign Materials For Multimedia Campaigns skill
Draft and develop materials to be produced for a multimedia campaign, keeping in mind budgeting, scheduling and production.
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OptionalPrepare Digital Art For Master Photograph skill
Assemble, typeset, scan and produce digital art ready to be photographed as a master copy.
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