Portfolio: The physical copy
No matter which role in the art department you aspire to, the physical portfolio will be the main way to present and discuss your work with …
Step-by-step guide: Location Survey
Performing and drawing up a location survey is a core skill for the Art Department.
Some productions will rely heavily on location work, whereas …
How to prepare for your interview
Getting invited to an interview often causes a mixture of excitement and anxiety.
You are one step closer to landing your (first) job …
How to create your first portfolio
If you are applying for jobs in the art department, it’s only a question of time until you get asked for your …
The 4×6 commands to get you started in Rhino
The following is a crash course introduction to 3D modelling in Rhino for the Art Department.
There might be ‘softer’ ways to learn …
The Software Landscape for the UK Art Department
The days when the drawing board was the centre of the workplace of a draughtsman or art director are long gone.
And although …
Spirals in architecture
One of the more challenging tasks that you will come across as a draughtsperson in the art department, is the geometric construction …
10 AutoCAD Tips For Beginners
With every software there are certain functions and shortcuts that can fundamentally improve your user experience.
These tips usually go beyond the …
Backdrops and Green Screens
One of the core questions you’ll need to answer when designing and drawing a set is what can be seen beyond its …
11 Tips for Hand Draughting Beginners
There are so many things you need know when you begin with hand drawing.
And whereas there are many books and tutorials …