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The ‘Skills Gap’ in the Animation/VFX industry in Scotland (2024)
Journal Article
Mortimer, J., Richards, K., & Pilcher, N. (in press). The ‘Skills Gap’ in the Animation/VFX industry in Scotland. Animation, https://doi.org/10.1177/17468477241281629

Integral to the Animation and visual effects (VFX) industry are graduates with industry focused skills. Yet, the industry is rapid and ever-changing, almost defying attempts to define it. How then should Animation/VFX, and indeed any subject of a sim... Read More about The ‘Skills Gap’ in the Animation/VFX industry in Scotland.

Proceedings of the 18th International Audio Mostly Conference (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
(2023). Proceedings of the 18th International Audio Mostly Conference. . https://doi.org/10.1145/3616195

Audio Mostly is an interdisciplinary conference on design and experience of interaction with sound that prides itself on embracing applied theory and reflective practice. Its annual gatherings bring together thinkers and doers from academia and indus... Read More about Proceedings of the 18th International Audio Mostly Conference.

The ‘Portfolio MOT/service’ framework: Presentation & Workshop (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Mortimer, J. (2022, November). The ‘Portfolio MOT/service’ framework: Presentation & Workshop. Presented at Educating Animators Conference 2022, University of Salford

In this interactive session Jonathan will be presenting a Learner centred framework for student self-review and reflection of skills appreciation, for those wishing to pursue a career in the animation or games sectors. The purpose of this framework i... Read More about The ‘Portfolio MOT/service’ framework: Presentation & Workshop.

Scotland’s History of Animation: An Exploratory Account of the Key Figures and Influential Events (2021)
Journal Article
Mortimer, J., Pilcher, N., & Richards, K. (2021). Scotland’s History of Animation: An Exploratory Account of the Key Figures and Influential Events. Animation, 16(3), 190-206. https://doi.org/10.1177/17468477211052598

Scotland’s history of animation is a forgotten past accomplishment in the animation/VFX sector, with key influential animation professionals having had an impact both at home and abroad. Yet, to date, this history has not been meaningfully documented... Read More about Scotland’s History of Animation: An Exploratory Account of the Key Figures and Influential Events.

Representation in Animation: Character design with the Deaf community (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Mortimer, J. (2021, November). Representation in Animation: Character design with the Deaf community. Presented at Manchester Animation Festival, Manchester, UK

Using the animated short film, New Signs for Animation as an example and jumping off point, we will be exploring options for character design in animation focused to deaf audiences in a workshop setting. This session will be an online [Zoom] recorded... Read More about Representation in Animation: Character design with the Deaf community.

Behind the scenes of “New signs for animation” (2021) (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Mortimer, J. (2021, November). Behind the scenes of “New signs for animation” (2021). Presented at Educating animators conference 2021, University of Salford, Manchester

Behind the scenes of “New signs for animation” Focusing on a learner-centred Pedagogy approach examining the animated short film, “New signs for animation” (2021) and the wider discussions.

Pilot #1: Animation tutorial for deaf students (Lip synching) (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Mortimer, J. (2021, November). Pilot #1: Animation tutorial for deaf students (Lip synching). Presented at Manchester Animation Festival, Manchester

A methodology for deaf students to animate a character to lip sync with a given sound file. Expanding upon my research and support I have previously offered one of my students; whom was from the British deaf community, while she studied her Digital M... Read More about Pilot #1: Animation tutorial for deaf students (Lip synching).

ANIMATION IN SCOTLAND 2020: A snapshot into the Animation industry within Scotland, with recommendations for future developments (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Mortimer, J. (2020, February). ANIMATION IN SCOTLAND 2020: A snapshot into the Animation industry within Scotland, with recommendations for future developments. Presented at Animation Skillnet, Dublin, Ireland

A snapshot into the Animation industry within Scotland, with recommendations for future developments. The status quo in relation to animation training, education & talent develop in Scotland, and quite possibly the rest of the UK, is not working. Cer... Read More about ANIMATION IN SCOTLAND 2020: A snapshot into the Animation industry within Scotland, with recommendations for future developments.

Defining animation terminology with BSL users (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Mortimer, J. (2020, February). Defining animation terminology with BSL users. Presented at Educating animators conference, University of Salford

Exploring the gap in animation/games terminology available to BSL users, and working with BSL focus groups to propose new signs for animation. Reviewing the challenges and gaps in University policy and procedure for supporting both the student and de... Read More about Defining animation terminology with BSL users.

The 'Skills Gap' in Animation/VFX industry in Scotland (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Mortimer, J., Pilcher, N., & Richards, K. (2019, November). The 'Skills Gap' in Animation/VFX industry in Scotland. Presented at Educating Animators Conference, University of Salford, Manchester

This presentation outlines the perceptions of professionals from the animation/vfx industry in Scotland regarding the teaching of animation in Further and Higher Education. The concept of a possible 'Skills Gap' was explored through questions posed t... Read More about The 'Skills Gap' in Animation/VFX industry in Scotland.

How universities can better engage with the animation/VFX sector in Scotland (2018)
Journal Article
Mortimer, J. (2018). How universities can better engage with the animation/VFX sector in Scotland. Animation Practice, Process & Production, 7(1), 157-173. https://doi.org/10.1386/ap3.7.1.157_1

This research explores how universities can better engage with the animation/VFX industry in Scotland, by examining what skills current industry requires of graduates, and how institutes can better collaborate with working studios. Given the unknown... Read More about How universities can better engage with the animation/VFX sector in Scotland.