Animated Women UK Launches AWUK Education
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Animated Women UK are pleased to announce the launch of a new resource targeted at undergraduate and recent graduate women studying Animation and VFX subjects.
The online education page contains a list of resources recommended by industry professionals, including books, podcasts and inspirational links. The site also features information on industry job roles, events and ‘Graduate Stories,’ tips and advice from women in the early stages of their career.
Animated Women UK Education (AWUK-Ed) Website
Animated Women Education is led by AWUK’s Educational Advisor, Helen Piercy, BA Animation Lecturer at Norwich University of the Arts.
Although there is generally a gender balance of students studying animation subjects, there still continues to be a huge drop off rate of women entering the industry, with even fewer professional roles held by female creatives. Animated Women Education aims to provide essential resources, information and support for students studying Animation and VFX subjects. Our future goals for AWUK-Ed is to bring together a community of women from professional and academic backgrounds to discuss the barriers to industry and create strategies to help the next generation overcome these issues.
– Animated Women UK Educational Advisor Helen Piercy
To join the online AWUK-Ed community, head here. Please note: this closed facebook page is specifically for women, trans and non-binary people only.
Visit the AWUK-Ed website for more information, or contact Helen Piercy directly at education@animatedwomenuk.com