Working to briefs, you’ll provide sketches of what characters, props and environments might look like.You can expect to work across many areas of visual media, such as illustration, comic books, animation and print media.
Your conception, or ideas, will then be used as a reference throughout the rest of the project.

Training to be provided

Vocational Training
Work Preparation Training

Personal Qualities

Passionate about…
– Drawing,
– Illustration and Graphic Design across various mediums.
– Researching ideas and concepts
– Worldbuilding
– Creating storyboards
– Developing characters

Skills Required

– Strong attention to detail
– Ability to work within project guidelines.
– Experience in design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite
(Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
– Good time management skills and ability to work in a fast-
paced, deadline-driven environment.

Important other information

Traineeship Eligibility Criteria

– 16-18, 19 dependent on date of birth and up to 24 with an EHCP plan (dependent on funding)
– Possess no more than a level 2 qualification (learners who may have completed their first year of college / sixth form and have dropped out are eligible for a traineeship)
– Must not be in education
– Must not be in full-time work
– Must be willing to commit to all elements of the traineeship.

Qualifications Required

No qualifications required

Things to Consider

A traineeship is a programme consisting of vocational training, work preparation training and a work experience placement. You must be willing to commit to all elements of the programme. If you have not achieved your Maths/English GCSEs at grade 4 or above or Level 2 Functional Skills, you will study towards these qualifications during your traineeship.

Future Prospects

Future prospects will be reviewed upon completion of your Traineeship