Dare to be Digital
2006 Application form
Application Criteria
Please read through the following selection criteria and application form guidance carefully.
Evidence is required for all criteria mentioned below - you must upload all documents requested, ideally as Microsoft Word documents. Jpg images can be uploaded, but please try to keep the files as small as possible.
You must be a recent Graduate (within the last 2 years) on a related discipline
Please provide proof of your degree (copy of certificate) - to be uploaded
It is important that you have a good understanding of the English language:
Please either provide evidence of English language proficiency; IELTS(UK)/ TOEFL(US) certificate or equivalent standard to be confirmed in writing by your English Lecturer/Teacher - please upload either the certificate or letter from Lecturer. If you are unable to provide documentary evidence of your English language proficiency and are selected for interview, your English will be assessed by the interview panel.
Example of the level of English required is noted below:
Listening 6.0 / Writing 5.0
Speaking 6.0 / Reading 5.0
Please provide a reference / letter of recommendation from Academic Supervisor/ Course Leader - to be uploaded
A two page letter in English "Why I am applying for the Scholarship" - no more than two pages please - to be uploaded
Please provide a copy of your Curriculum Vitae (CV) - to be uploaded
Programmers Only
Programmers will be asked to complete a short programming test during the application process.
Artists Only
The categories below are examples of what we are looking for from an artist - please upload two examples of your best work that demonstrate your specialist area of expertise.
Please note you can only upload 2 examples and this MUST be work done independently
Concept Art
Working Sketches - initial brief
Life Drawing – proportion and style
Concept Design – characters, costumes, props and environments
Illustration – colour mood and style
Storyboarding – composition and screen-direction
Character Artist
3D Character Modeller – texture/character
Working Sketches – initial brief
Life Drawing - proportion and style
Illustration – colour mood and style
Environment Artist/World Builder
3D Environment Modeller – texture/environment
Concept Design – characters, costumes, props and environments
Illustration – colour, mood and style
Storyboarding – composition and screen direction
Technical Artist
Excellent Visual communication skills
Good Documentation Skills
Technical & Aesthetic creative flair
Strong logical & problem solving skills
An Enthusiasm for experimentation
A commitment to detail and thoroughness
The ability to communicate across disciplines
Animator
Animation – 2D & 3D
Life drawing – proportion & style