Motivation - Class Project

Assignment 0: Pick a goal

To become a 3D Animator in Maya

Assignment 1: Find your true purpose

How would my life change once you reach your goal?

I would be using the skills I learnt at university.

Why do I want this?

I want this because it's been my childhood dream.

How would that change my life?

I would be doing something I loved doing and something that I want to be professional in.

What would this look like?

Either working full time for a studio as an Animator (either permanently or on a contract), or freelancing in the creative field.

How would this make me feel?

Excited, happy, motivated, like I have a role in society.

ANSWER: Working as an Animator for 3D Projects, wanted to be part of a larger society.
Assignment 2: Turn the world into your motivator

1. Checking emails and cinema showings every morning
   1. Keeping on top of new updates about my life and what is happening/who wants to talk to me (speech therapist, work colleagues, potential new jobs, etc.)
2. Walking past lots of people
   1. Shows me that I’m part of a small society, but a reminder of a larger society (e.g. London, Birmingham, Oxford, Bristol, etc.) that I want to be a part of.
3. Using computers
   1. Using the work computer is a reminder of the kind of work I want to be doing with computers.
4. Watching films
   1. Getting inspired by other creatives and stories to motivate me to make my own stories.
5. Talking to people
   1. A reminder that I want to be talking to people who want my specific skill set.

Assignment 3: Sharpen your goal

A signal that would show I’ve reached my goal is finishing a new animation every month. This would prove that I’m able to work independently on my passion and that I can work under professional standards.

Assignment 4: Formulate an effective plan

A):

Activities:

1. Using Autodesk Maya
2. Using Nuke

Trigger and Action:

1. 9am - 1pm, in my office
2. Animating 3D characters in Autodesk Maya, and compositing scenes with said characters into Nuke.

B): 

Find the right 3D characters the day before.

Find the right effects/emotions for the story the day before.

Assignment 5: Create a habit building schedule

Day Schedule - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays

Time

Activity

9am: Start Animating

10am: Continue Animating

11am: Continue Animating

11am - 11:15am: 15 min break

12pm: Continue Animating

1pm: Recap - What needs finishing? What has been completed?