Finding 2D Assistant Animators: A Tracer Study

Abstract

When the “Animation Council of the Philippines (ACPI)” joined forces with the “Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)” and “Iloilo Science and Technology University”, formerly “Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCT)”, to promote technical and vocational (Tech-Voc) education after the 2007 introduction of the 2D Assistant animation program, five batches of applicants totalling more than 100 people, were recruited. What happened to them now that they had completed the animation program? Now, where are they? Do they now work in the targeted animation sector or hold another position? Setting up this tracer aims to track animators' whereabouts, career paths, and employment in a given sector. The data from this study will help technical schools and tertiary institutions improve their curricula and skills in pursuing nationally and internationally competitive and high-quality graduates.