In the past 2 years at UAL, I got the opportunity to experiment with a variety of styles of animation. Coming from a non-design background, I never got the chance to learn and experience these different styles of animations, illustration, and software.

2D was the first style that was introduced to us as a part of our curriculum. And it just clicked. There is something about the look of 2D that just makes sense. It is probably because I grew up watching cartoons that were mainly in 2D, so it resonates with me. I enjoy making stop motion, and I would definitely continue it for my personal projects and as a hobby. I don’t plan on pursuing 3D right now, but in the future, that is certainly something I want to explore.

One of the things that I learned was the importance of storyboarding. A storyboard is a visual representation of your animation. It helps you to plan out your shots and to make sure that your story flows smoothly. I found storyboarding to be a very helpful tool, and I’m glad that I learned how to do it.

Another thing that I learned at UAL was the importance of collaboration. Animation is a team sport. You need to be able to work with other people to bring your vision to life. I’m glad that I had the opportunity to collaborate with other students on my projects. It was a great way to learn from others and to improve my own skills.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to have studied animation at UAL. It was a challenging but rewarding experience. I’m excited to see what the future holds for me as an animator.