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The checklist below is provided to help you recognize,
describe, and classify your work. It is divided into media, style,
demographics, and assignments. The list is also to be used to identify possible
directions you would like to pursue in your career.
How To Use This Checklist
Place a checkmark in the brackets [ ] to identify all the traits
that pertain to your work at the present time. Then place a checkmark in the
parenthesis ( ) next to all the traits that represent career aspirations. If you wish
to continue a certain trait in the future that applies now then check both.
By comparing what you have achieved in the present to what you may wish to achieve
in the future, you can get an idea about which directions to pursue with your
work and career.
Media
Method
[ ] ( ) Traditional Dry Media
[ ] ( ) Traditional Wet Media
[ ] ( ) Digital Raster
[ ] ( ) Digital Vector
[ ] ( ) Dimensional Low Relief
[ ] ( ) Dimensional High
Relief
[ ] ( ) Sculptural
[ ] ( ) Other
Traditional Media
[ ] ( ) Graphite
[ ] ( ) Colored Pencil
[ ] ( ) Pastel
[ ] ( ) Ink
[ ] ( ) Watercolor
[ ] ( ) Marker
[ ] ( ) Gouache
[ ] ( ) Acrylic
[ ] ( ) Oil
[ ] ( ) Mixed Media
[ ] ( ) Sculpey
[ ] ( ) Other
Surfaces
[ ] ( ) Paper
[ ] ( ) Canvas/Fabric
[ ] ( ) Illustration Board
[ ] ( ) Wood
[ ] ( ) Composite
[ ] ( ) Scratchboard
[ ] ( ) Human Body
[ ] ( ) Walls/Brick
[ ] ( ) Other
Digital Media
Platform
[ ] ( ) Windows
[ ] ( ) Mac OS
[ ] ( ) Linux
[ ] ( ) IOS/Android
Software
[ ] ( ) Illustrator
[ ] ( ) Photoshop
[ ] ( ) Painter
[ ] ( ) Maya
[ ] ( ) LightWave
[ ] ( ) CAD
[ ] ( ) Cinema 4D
[ ] ( ) Other Raster
[ ] ( ) Other Vector
[ ] ( ) Other 3D
[ ] ( ) Mixed Media
[ ] ( ) Other Motion
Style
[ ] ( ) Expressionistic
[ ] ( ) Stylized
[ ] ( ) Representational
[ ] ( ) Cartoon
[ ] ( ) Distorted
[ ] ( ) Primitive
[ ] ( ) Conceptual
[ ] ( ) Comic
[ ] ( ) Montage
[ ] ( ) Technical
[ ] ( ) Iconographic
[ ] ( ) Retro/Nostalgic
[ ] ( ) Decorative
[ ] ( ) Surrealistic
[ ] ( ) Photorealistic
[ ] ( ) Impressionistic
[ ] ( ) Collage
[ ] ( ) Graphic
[ ] ( ) Other
Demographics
Genre
[ ] ( ) Narrative
[ ] ( ) Sci-Fi
[ ] ( ) Children’s Book
[ ] ( ) Fantasy
[ ] ( ) Historical
[ ] ( ) Nature
[ ] ( ) Humor
[ ] ( ) Portrait
[ ] ( ) Scenic
[ ] ( ) Graphic Novel
[ ] ( ) Informational
[ ] ( ) Animation
[ ] ( ) Medical
[ ] ( ) Concept Art
[ ] ( ) Visual Development
[ ] ( ) Other
Markets
[ ] ( ) Advertising
[ ] ( ) Corporate
[ ] ( ) Editorial
[ ] ( ) Book
[ ] ( ) Medical
[ ] ( ) Scientific
[ ] ( ) Fashion
[ ] ( ) Design
[ ] ( ) Product
[ ] ( ) Film
[ ] ( ) Teleplay
[ ] ( ) Technology
[ ] ( ) Architectural
[ ] ( ) Entertainment
[ ] ( ) Gaming
[ ] ( ) Art/Poster
[ ] ( ) Other
Clients/Employment
[ ] ( ) Ad Agency
[ ] ( ) Design Studio
[ ] ( ) Corporation
[ ] ( ) Non-Profit Org.
[ ] ( ) Manufacturer
[ ] ( ) Publisher
[ ] ( ) Broadcaster
[ ] ( ) Government
[ ] ( ) Gallery/Museum
[ ] ( ) Animation Studio
[ ] ( ) Motion Picture Studio
[ ] ( ) Individual Commission
[ ] ( ) Other
Region
[ ] ( ) Local
[ ] ( ) Regional
[ ] ( ) National
[ ] ( ) International
Audience
[ ] ( ) Preschool
[ ] ( ) Children
[ ] ( ) Adolescent
[ ] ( ) Teen
[ ] ( ) College Student
[ ] ( ) 20 Something
[ ] ( ) 30 Something
[ ] ( ) Baby Boomers
[ ] ( ) Seniors
[ ] ( ) Special Interest
[ ] ( ) Public
[ ] ( ) Gender Focused
[ ] ( ) Trade Focused
[ ] ( ) Private/Restricted
[ ] ( ) Other
Assignments
[ ] ( ) Digital Assets
[ ] ( ) Murals
[ ] ( ) Sets/Dioramas
[ ] ( ) Motion Based
[ ] ( ) Packaging
[ ] ( ) Models/Prototypes
[ ] ( ) Posters/POS
[ ] ( ) Direct Mail
[ ] ( ) Wallpapers
[ ] ( ) Wearables
[ ] ( ) Tattoos
[ ] ( ) Logos/Icons
[ ] ( ) Products
[ ] ( ) Single
Illustration
[ ] ( ) Series Illustration
[ ] ( ) Other
Promotion
Media
[ ] ( ) Business Cards
[ ] ( ) Stationery
[ ] ( ) Mailers
[ ] ( ) Website
[ ] ( ) Blog
[ ] ( ) Chat Groups
[ ] ( ) Social Media
[ ] ( ) Advertising
[ ] ( ) Contests
[ ] ( ) Artist’s Rep
[ ] ( ) Other
Portfolio
[ ] ( ) Print Portfolio
[ ] ( ) Digital Portfolio
[ ] ( ) Host Site Portfolio
[ ] ( ) IOS Portfolio
[ ] ( ) Online Portfolio
[ ] ( ) Digital Slideshow
[ ] ( ) Other
Business
[ ] ( ) Business Plan
[ ] ( ) Expenses Budget
[ ] ( ) Marketing Strategy