Progression – Training

http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/

Employer Ener-G Plc
Learning Provider Delivered by Salford & Trafford Engineering Group Training Association Limited.

Vacancy Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
On the job training, responsible to the Head of NPD or other department mentor.
Working closely with Production, Sales and Application Engineers.
Initially using 2D Autocad to generate DWG drawing files (contractual and standard designs).
Integration to 3D CAD design - Standard models/libraries.
Communicating with contractors and site supervisors.
Attending design review meetings
Occasional site visits/surveys
Maintain/update CAD standard drawing libraries

Apprenticeships in general don't really interest me, though if I was to apply for any if I had to, this particular one would be relative to my current level of skills in the area of work that the apprenticeship involves, so I may apply for this if I needed to. 

Apprentice Sign Maker

Employer SMART SIGNS & DESIGNS LTD

Learning Provider Delivered by Rochdale Training Association.

Vacancy Description   

A busy signs manufacturing and installations company are looking to take on an Apprentice Sign Maker to assist with increasing work load. 

As a sign maker you would be expected to contribute to the design, manufacture and installation of signs for a variety of uses, including interior modular signage, exterior signs for architecture graphics, business premises, indoor and outdoor graphics, etc.

A range of materials are used for example  Perspex, stainless steel, aluminium, MDF – wood veneer, vinyl, plastic, metal and glass (used for illuminated or electronic signs).

Duties include:

designing signs and working to pre-prepared designs

measuring and calculating signage sizes and layouts

preparing surfaces

using digital technology such as printers and plotters to produce lettering/graphics/logos

cutting out and building plastic/metal letters, logos and 3D shapes

applying paint backgrounds by brush, spray or roller

attaching graphics to backgrounds (if assembling a moulded sign)

bending acrylic into shape

Installing signs on site

Van Lettering

A-Boards

This is another course that I could apply for and work within fairly easily, though it is not particularly to my interest. 

Media Production Apprentice

Employer GES Creative Services Ltd

Learning Provider Delivered by Manchester College, The.

Vacancy Description   

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within an experienced media production team whose talents are sought after the world over. The employer is keen to take on and train up someone who is ideally creative and is interested in media production.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

Manipulate PowerPoint or Mac equivalent Keynote

Run fire wire cables

Assist with set building

Deal with light and sound control (from a control desk)

Learn design with graphic software such as: Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut, Pixelmator, Cinema4, PowerPoint and Keynote

Video editing

Digital sound editing

Create projects from start to finish

General housekeeping

This is another course that I could apply for and work within fairly easily, though it is not particularly to my interest. 

Apprentice Gallery Assistant

Employer Atelier Rose and Gray Limited

Learning Provider Delivered by Joint Learning Partnership.

Vacancy Description   

Atelier Rose and Gray gallery would like to present an opportunity for an apprentice to come along and join the team. During the course of the apprenticeship you will learn how to frame all kinds of pictures, fine art, prints and photographs. You will learn how to produce a professional standard of work using a variety of materials including walnut and ash. Completing the finished product to high specifications by hand. Task will also involve working with the team and supporting daily activities both in the work shop and in the Gallery. This position would suite some one with a keen eye for detail and a love of fine art. 

Please apply as soon as possible. No applications to the company direct.  

You will be working 30 hours, times to be confirmed at interview. Must be flexible.

This is another course that I could apply for and work within fairly easily, though it is not particularly to my interest. 

Digital Marketing/ IT Apprentice

Employer Ergomonkey Ltd

Learning Provider Delivered by Agilisys Holdings Limited.

Vacancy Description   

Job Description Title 

Digital Marketing/ IT Apprentice – Ergomonkey

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to maintain our Facebook/twitter/LinkedIn social sites, new website and on-line ordering system. We will need the successful candidate to update the sites with promotions, new products and blogs. We will also require the candidate to set- up and maintain customer details to use our on-line ordering site. 

This is another course that I could apply for and work within fairly easily, though it is not particularly to my interest. 

Apprentice Designer

Employer Bathroom & Design Ideas

Learning Provider Delivered by Manchester College, The.

Vacancy Description   

With a passion for interior design you will be designing luxury, bespoke bathroom ideas for valued customers, covering every detail involved in choosing fine interiors. 

Duties will involve;

-redesigning high end bathroom specifications and producing hand-drawn quality illustrations to present to the client.

-supporting in developing, amending and drafting final documents.

-working as part of a team and benefits from their technical knowledge and unrivalled experience in luxury bathroom design

-Preparing documentation for customer use

This is another course that I could apply for and work within fairly easily, though it is not particularly to my interest. 

Apprentice Developer

Employer CREATIVE LYNX LIMITED

Learning Provider Delivered by Manchester College, The.

Vacancy Description   

HAVAS LYNX is a global communications group, formed from Creative Lynx and Havas 4D, leading digital agencies in Europe and the USA respectively. With 250 employees and supported by the wider HAVAS network, we deliver truly global campaigns based on robust local insight. As a group we have been responsible for a series of industry firsts in social media, closed-loop marketing and mobile and we innovate on behalf of our clients across the healthcare, education and culture sectors. Blending this innovation with sector insight and design pedigree, our team of over 160 professionals, based in the heart of Manchester city centre comprise our European head office, from which we work closely with colleagues in London and New York. 

This is another course that I could apply for and work within fairly easily, though it is not particularly to my interest. 

Design Apprentice Ref LCW2

Employer Lifecraft Commercial

Learning Provider Delivered by Oldham College.

Vacancy Description   

Day to day activities and expectations within the role; please add your own if you wish

This is an excellent opportunity for an apprentice to join a growing business, work 

with an attractive consumer brand and play an integral part in their digital strategy

Duties include updating the website(s) with new content and maintaining our current product lists.  Design work may also be needed where you can develop your artistic

Flair by producing leaflets, logos or marketing products.

You will work as part of a team and be able to show initiative in working individually.

Assist with general duties ensuring at all times to meet and apply corporate 

guidelines and standards

This is another course that I could apply for and work within fairly easily, though it is not particularly to my interest. 

Event Administration Apprentice

Employer Inner City Music Limited

Learning Provider Delivered by Manchester College, The.

Vacancy Description   

Event Administration Apprentice 

We are looking for someone to work alongside the Programming and Events Manager to work on administrating the large number of events we now produce. 

A well-presented individual with confident outlook and well-developed communications skills would be ideal for this role. The successful candidate will also have strong computer, organisational and general administration skills. 

Although some previous experience at organising events, parties or working with, or playing in a live band might be useful, it is not essential for this role. He / she should also be willing and able to work unsociable hours, be happy to attend gigs and be a flexible but reliable team player. 

This is another course that I could apply for and work within fairly easily, though it is not particularly to my interest. 

Apprentice Art Worker/MAC Operator

Employer MULTIPRINT PRINT SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Learning Provider Delivered by Manchester College, The.

Vacancy Description   

MultiPrint Solutions provide design and print service for Indoor/Out Door Banners on Mesh, Vinyl and PVC, Vehicle Graphics and Pop Up displays using sate of the art equipment and wide digital printers. 

They produce posters and construction site signage. MPS design marketing materials using either the clients pre-set designs or creating designs on the client behalf using up to date software. 

They are looking to expand the design team as the business grows. 

The successful candidate will be drafting new designs for signs/banners ensuring the design meets the client's needs. The candidate will be using Adobe Illustrator, Photo Shop and be responsible for updating the company Facebook, Twitter and Website Blogs. 

Duties also include Preparing documents for 'Pre Press, Writing presentations and assisting with briefs, Marketing, Learning and utilising software, Art working, Supporting in developing, amending and drafting final illustrations for review by the customer, Carrying out research and Working as part of team.

This is another course that I could apply for and work within fairly easily, though it is not particularly to my interest. 

Progression – Higher Education

Courses I would personally consider:

3D Animation and Modelling

University of Hertfordshire

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Attendance

Study on site

Qualification

BA (Hons)

Course specific requirements

280 points from GCE A Levels (or equivalent) including a qualification in an art related subject plus GCSE English language and maths at grade C or above and Key skills are accepted as equivalent. Selection is based on a portfolio interview, after which you may be required to complete a Foundation Year or Foundation Diploma before progressing to the degree course.

This course is designed to give you the high level of skills needed to succeed in today’s 3D animation industry. The emphasis of this course is placed on creativity, character animation, narrative, cinematography, special effects and compositing – all underpinned by advanced software skills.

Modular structure

This course is divided in to core and elective modules. Year 1 core modules include: Digital Systems: Digital Animation, Animated Thinking: histories, theories, contexts, Digital Imaging for Animation and Games, Moving Image for Animation and Games, Visualisation and Narrative for Animation and Games.

Year 1: You study your first year in the 3D Digital Animation degree in common with students on the 2D Digital Animation and 3D Games Art. Whilst still focusing on your chosen digital degree study you will experience high levels and intensive engagement with the latest software and animation techniques. First year study also concentrates on essential skills needed throughout your degree study such as design of character, narrative and drawing. Animation and games histories will add context to your study. As you gain experience in your chosen area of study during this year, you have the opportunity to switch to either of the other two degree routes. Year 2: Today's 3D CGI is informed by the best film, animation and cinematographic practices. Second year studies enable you to engage and use film language, illusion of life character animation, and the power of post production for integrating and compositing 3D-SFX. To complete year two study you will also take a self initiated project, with professional help, from planning stages and storyboarding through to completion. Third Year: The final year of study is about engaging in real world practices and preparing for employment. You will make a final short film project, taking it from pre-production, storyboard, animatic through production and post-production. You will also prepare a showreel, and a professional website in preparation for work in the industry.

After the course

Employment opportunities include computer animation companies, work with games, TV and film special effects companies. Our graduates work and freelance with some of the worlds best known production and post production houses.

This is a course that I have some interest in, it seems to highlight some of the specific fields that I am interested in withing the courses curriculum, so I am intrigued to learn more about this course and possibly apply for a place in this course. 

Illustration with Animation

The Manchester Metropolitan University

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Attendance

Study on site

Qualification

BA (Hons)

Course specific requirements

280 UCAS Tariff points from 3 A levels (or their equivalent)

GCSE English Language at Grade C or above (or acceptable alternative)

Provides you with the rare opportunity to combine illustration with animation, developing yourself as a visual communicator at home in a wide range of professional contexts. *****An experimental course that encourages you to be ambitious, curious and reflective. ****Development of traditional and digital skills including drawing, book binding, etching, screen-printing, typesetting, drawing on film, working with sound, imovie, Photoshop, in Design, Final Cut Pro and website development. ****Recent investment of £34million in both state-of-the facilities, workshops and learning environments, with access to both traditional and state-of-the-art technology and equipment. ****Opportunities for collaborative working across disciplines and with the local community to develop professional practice skills. *****

Modular structure

In Year 1 you will be introduced to the three main building blocks of the course: drawing, printmaking and animation. You will develop your skills through a series of projects, introducing you to possible strategies for solving visual problems and applications which explore context. As the course unfolds, you will start to identify a framework for your own practice. In Year 2 you will begin to experiment more fully with your own practice and will be introduced to real life situations that you would encounter in professional practice. For example, you will work with text and narrative, make books, experiment with sound and movement and develop design concepts. In Year 3 you will work more independently and focus on your particular strengths, deciding which contexts are most suitable for your visual language. We aim to give you the courage to be yourself and the understanding of how and where you may contribute to the wider world of visual communication and practice.

After the course

90%* of art, design, media and architecture graduates go straight into employment and/or further study. ****Previous graduates have embarked on a range of careers as architects, photographers, ceramicists, jewellers, glass blowers, retailers, gallerists, retail buyers, design managers and a variety of other design-based roles. ****There are a range of opportunities available within the creative industries including designing for magazines, publishing (print and internet), advertising and motion graphics for television, journalism, filmmaking, freelance media and independent production. ****Alternatively, there is also the opportunity to become self-employed and some of our previous students now successfully run their own creative businesses. ****- Source: DLHE survey 2010 for all respondents available for employment or further study and whose destinations are known.

This is another course that I have some interest in, it seems to highlight some of the specific fields that I am interested in withing the courses curriculum, so I am intrigued to learn more about this course and possibly apply for a place in this course. 

Animation

The University of Salford

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Attendance

Study on site

Qualification

BA (Hons)

Course specific requirements

240 UCAS Tariff points from 2 A levels (or their equivalent)

Level 3 BTEC (grade merit)

Two GCSE subjects at grade C including English Language

Links with top animation and post production companies •Go on to a career in digital animation, TV and digital media •Emphasis on developing both creative and digital technology skills from a range of core and elective modules. This course enables you to explore and understand the creative potential of digital animation. Practical teaching of core skills combines with industry standard applications and techniques to offer you the chance to develop industry-relevant animation production skills. It provides a structured pathway in digital animation practice and encourages creativity in the context of real world practice. This inventive and demanding course enables you to identify and define your own employment plans and prospects in this specialised field. There will be a range of elective modules to choose from during the first and second year. The course is based at MediaCityUK.

Modular structure

Year 1; Core modules: Animation 1 (Introduction), Visual Arts, History of Animation, Animation 2 (Production). Optional modules: Drawing for Animators, Creative Media Analysis, Introduction to Digital Editing, Creative Sound and Music. Year 2; Optional modules: Animation Production, 3D Character Creation, Character Animation, Animation and Compositing with Sound. Optional modules: Digital Narrative Technologies, Digital Environment Art. Year 3; Core modules: Creative Artefact Production Planning, Practice Based Dissertation, Creative Portfolio Development.

Skills and experience gained

Lucy Blundell, Graphic Artist, Chillingo. Animation BA (Hons) graduate 2009. "My experience of the BA Animation course was great. I got to learn new, useful software which has aided me in my profession today. I learnt some new skills such as observing the way characters move and express emotion, understanding the production process from script to screen, and time-management. I like how every aspect of animation was covered as it gave me a better understanding of how it all comes together and which area I wanted to work in. Although I enjoyed animating, the course showed me that what I was really passionate about was the concept art, storyboarding and 3D modelling. Now, I work as a Graphic Artist in an iPhone game publisher. Previous to this, I did a short internship as a 3D artist. Although I only do a small amount of animating now, I am using all the 2D, 3D and production/post-production skills I learnt from the degree and applying them to the games I work on today. The course gave me the opportunity to be able to work in the job I wanted." The course has close links with local and national animation production companies and you will have the opportunity to work on live assignment briefs. Work placement opportunities can arise and industry representatives are invited to the end of year graduate showcase. Employers have outlined how important it is to focus on specialist techniques (with a fundamental understanding of traditional techniques) to communicate an understanding of timing, weight and emotion and provide graduates equipped to adapt to the rapidly changing digital industry. The course team have written the curriculum based on this consultation.

After the course

Depending on your individual areas of specialism, you will be equipped to work in the areas of digital animation, film and TV, post-production and interactive media. Recent graduates have started their careers in a variety of areas of the industry including; film and TV runners, freelance animation for industry and art organisations, storyboarding and pre-production/conceptual art, animation for games, visuals for music videos and independent film companies. Graduates from this course have been nominated for two recent Regional Royal Television Society awards (2009 and 2010). As well as nominations for the regional North West RTS awards in 2009 and 2010, Alfonso Romano won the regional award in 2011.

This is another course that I have some interest in, it seems to highlight some of the specific fields that I am interested in withing the courses curriculum, so I am intrigued to learn more about this course and possibly apply for a place in this course. 

Motion Design

Stockport College

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Attendance

Study on site

Qualification

BA (Hons)

Course specific requirements

UCAS does not hold qualification specific entry requirements for this course

The design industry is rapidly changing and evolving and we want to produce students who are at the forefront of this. We are now bombarded with moving imagery; this area of the industry is growing and evolving rapidly. The changing appetite for the way we consume information is going to shape the design industry for the foreseeable future.

Modular structure

We provide a studio culture that nurtures experimental, confident, collaborative, adaptive and independent students. By joining us you will be following our many successful graduates who gained the essential knowledge and skill to enter employment in motion graphics, broadcast design and Post-Production Visual Effects. This new course is designed with employability at the forefront. Our close contact with the design industry ensures that the knowledge & skills the students develop are current and relevant.

After the course

Professional Practice is a core element of all levels of the course, with students investigating the industry through research, studio visits, external talks, visiting practitioners and live collaborative briefs. This along with our reputation both locally and nationally, contributes to the high number of our graduates that have found employment in the design industry. We think there has never been a better time to study Animation & Motion Design, so why not join us?

This is another course that I have some interest in, it seems to highlight some of the specific fields that I am interested in withing the courses curriculum, so I am intrigued to learn more about this course and possibly apply for a place in this course. 

Animation

Leeds College of Art

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Attendance

Study on site

Qualification

BA (Hons)

Course specific requirements

You will need 260 UCAS Tariff points from A levels (or their equivalent)

GCSE grade A*-C in English Language or English Literature. Standard Grade 1-3.

Alongside your core study you are encouraged to negotiate work placements/experience , industrial research and studio visits to suit your particular interests or specialisms which will enhance your overall experience.

Modular structure

Year One - You’ll explore visualisation, character, narrative and sequential thinking, plus industry-standard development processes, software and associated technologies. You’ll consider the practical, conceptual and theoretical concerns of animation and develop an awareness of the opportunities open to you as an animator. Year Two - You’ll expand your understanding of animation and develop skills across a range of media, applications and contexts. You’ll investigate animation as an industrial tool and problem-solving process, identifying your own individual creative interests and content. You’ll also learn essential business skills. Year Three - You’ll focus on your own creative ambitions and your strategy for becoming a professional animator. You’ll negotiate your own project work and also undertake competitions, live briefs, collaborate with others and undertake studio visits, industrial research and placements, building a portfolio which reflects your individual practice.

After the course

Graduates enjoy a choice of careers in visual effects, TV (including titles and idents), film, games design, 3D modelling, art direction, character/background design, layout, storyboarding, and much more.

This is another course that I have some interest in, it seems to highlight some of the specific fields that I am interested in withing the courses curriculum, so I am intrigued to learn more about this course and possibly apply for a place in this course. 

Skills Audit and Personal Statement

Skills Audit

Skills Audit
Problem solving	Communication	Commitment
Teamwork	Creativity	Honesty
Self-presentation	ICT	Trustworthiness
Confidence	Punctuality	Reliability
Public speaking	Literacy	Numeracy

Problem solving

I am very good at problem solving, throughout my study at college I have had to overcome many boundaries when it comes to learning about something new, I would start an assignment and have no idea what some of the subjects I needed to cover involved, so I did everything I could to find out so I could ensure I got a good mark on m assignment and learnt from it along the way.

Teamwork

I can work well in a team, I can take on any role and perform to a high standard and do my part to achieve any goals necessary.

Self-presentation

I am known to be a well presented person; I wear suits nearly all the time, even when not in work.

Communication

I have good communication skills; I can communicate well with anyone and in many different ways using different media.

Creativity

I am quite a creative person and I can easily come up with concepts and ideas.

ICT

I have very good ICT skills, I know how to use many standard programs and fix problems and I am also very familiar with more complicated programs.

Literacy

I have very good literacy skills that I have developed throughout my education.

Commitment

I am always committed to whatever task is at hand and I am committed to getting it done properly and to a high standard.

Honesty and trustworthy

I am a very honest and trustworthy person, I can be trusted to carry out any task and I would never be dishonest, as I am a very honest person and I don’t like to gossip or tell lies or go along with them.

Reliability

I am very reliable and I can be trusted with any task and I will also be sure to complete anything efficiently.

Numeracy

I have good numeracy skills and can solve equations very easily. 

Personal Statement

UCAS Personal Statement

Currently I am studying games development at college; on this course I have covered units such as 3D modelling, digital graphics for computer games, games platforms and technologies and sound for computer games.

At university I would like to study 3D games development at a degree level so I can expand my skills and knowledge on the subject and be able to be prepared for employment with the skills I would have learnt. I would one day like to work for a gaming company to help to create games, perhaps focusing on the 3D model aspect or animation.

On my current course, the unit that particularly stands out to me and that I enjoy the most is 3D modelling, I enjoy this unit most as it Is the most appealing to me as it is helping me to develop my skills on a subject I am most interesting and that will benefit me the most in my career path.

While in college I have developed skills in time management, planning and I have gained familiarity with different 3D software and how to use these programmes to a good standard. Coming onto this course I had limited experience on these subjects but having progressed through the course I have improved them greatly and I believe I can produce various types of work to a high standard.

I have very limited work experience, throughout my life I have only ever had a paper round at a younger age and I participated in one day of work experience at my previous college working in the IT department.

Outside of college I have many interests in things like music, mainly metal and hard-core, I have a great interest in gaming, I play mainly Xbox 360 games currently and I also play PC games such as World of Warcraft and Hearthstone. My other interest include movies, attending gigs and music festivals, spending time with family, friends and my girlfriend and in many different television programs.

I think I would be suitable for university as I am willing to commit to a course so I can seek employment so I will be very hardworking and dedicated. I can create high quality pieces of work and I can complete them on time and I am willing to give up a great deal of my free time to completing work to ensure I receive a high grade. 

CV

Curriculum Vitae

NAME	Luke Summers
ADDRESS	95 Claremont Avenue, Manchester M6 65F
TELEPHONE	0161 987 1234 (Home)      07777 654 456 (Mobile)
EMAIL	l.summers@gmail.com
WEBSITE	www.lsummers.com
FACEBOOK / TWITTER /BLOG	@lsummers Luke_R_Summers lsummers.blogspot.com
DATE OF BIRTH	24/01/1995
EDUCATION	2006 – 2011 - Rhyl High School 2012 – 2013 – Coleg Llandrillo Rhos On Sea 2013 – 2014 - Salford City College – Eccles Sixth Form Centre
QUALIFICATIONS	GCSE Mathematics - (C) GCSE English - (D) Level 2 Games and Media Development

WORK EXPERIENCE
2011 - 2013	Paper Round

SKILLS & PERSONAL QUALITIES

Enthusiastic about a number of subjects, especially game related subjects such as 3D modelling. Hard working Very good at researching Punctual Rarely late

INTERESTS

Very keen interest in music, especially different genres revolving around heavy metal Movies Video games Game development Fashion

REFEREE

Harry Arnold New Media Tutor Eccles Sixth Form Centre Chatsworth Road Eccles Salford M30 9FJ 0161 631 5000 harry.arnold@salfordcc.ac.uk

Portfolio

Featured below is a portfolio of my main accomplishments in my first year of studying Level 3 Game design.

Unit 78: Digital Graphics for Computer Games, HA3 - Transformation - This is my final outcome for my HA3 Transformation assignment, I created this illustration using Adobe Illustrator, and it evolved from a draft illustration and is based on an image of myself.



Unit 66: 3D Modelling, HA5 - Sidekick - This is a model of a robot sidekick that I created using for my HA5 Sidekick assignment  LightWave Modeller. I created this model based on my own pre-production and a design pack I created myself.

Below is a mixture of sound recordings, manipulations, effects and soundtracks, all of which were created as part of my Unit 73 IG1 and Unit 73 IG2 Assignment. I created all of these sounds using the Reaper sound manipulating program.


Strengths and Weaknesses for work in portfolio:

 Strengths:

• I have manged to become familiar with Illustrators tools n a short amount of time and I have been able to create a final illustration that I am satisfied with. 
• I have developed new skills in LightWave Modeller and LightWave Layout.
• Using LightWave Modeller and Layout I have been able to created an appealing Sidekick Robot model using the skills I have learnt, and with my practice and time, I could easily create a more detailed and complicated series of models. 
• Using Reaper, I have been able to created a vast amount of different sound effects to a reasonable quality.
• I have developed skills and both sound recording and manipulation.  

Weaknesses:
I have few weaknesses aside from my limited ability and skill as I have not had very much practice so far as assignments are quite short and we move on to new assignments very quickly that involve a more theoretical side.

HA1 - The Structure of the Game Guide

Task 6

Contractual, Legal, Ethical and Professional, what they mean:

Contractual

Employment
Contractual employment is a contract in which an employee agrees to in order for them to be accepted as an employee either permanently or for a short, contracted period, perhaps for throughout the production of a video game. Contractual employment lays on top of set rules and guidelines and often deadlines, an employees contract will include working hours and their set role in a business and what is expected of them to produce in a business.

Development
Contractual development is a business's contractual agreement to complete a project in a business to a specific standard and includes everything that they must cover, both legally and ethically and in order for the project to be complete. The development has to be completed in order for a project to be finalized, for example a game must be completed to contracted standards, before it can be released to make money from sales.

License
The license holds permission to use things like branding and near identical relevance to a well know franchise or project, this license is needed to make any reference to a franchise and has set rules and guidance in the contract, stating what needs to be done to keep a project relevant to a franchise and what exactly can be used from the franchise.

NDA
An NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement) is critical for protecting the most valuable intellectual property of many technology, software and Internet companies. And NDA protects your idea and contains details of what exactly your idea involves.

Collaboration
An agreement between two or more researchers that sets forth the nature of their working relationship in a research project. The agreement may include provisions concerning the intent of the parties to share data, research materials and facilities, and to publish research findings. Since collaboration agreements are usually executed between researchers, they are not documents that legally bind the researchers' institutions to a commitment of any resources.

Legal

Copyright
Copyright is a form of protection provided by the law  to the authors of "original works of authorship," including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. This protection is available to both published and unpublished works. The owner of copyright has the exclusive right to do and to authorize others to do the following:

• To reproduce the work in copies or phonorecords
• To prepare derivative works based upon the work
• To distribute copies or phonorecords of the work to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership, or by rental, lease, or lending
• To perform the work publicly
• To display the copyrighted work publicly

Trademark
A trademark is a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product. If you see a trademark on a product, it means all rights of that product belong to the company that created it.

Patent
The exclusive property rights to an invention which permit the owner the right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling the invention.

Registered Designs
This legislation assists in the protection of the overall appearance of a product resulting from one or more visual features of the product. 

Ethics
Ethics consist of the different levels of violence, the rating, the educational value, stereotyping and addiction in a product such as a video game. Each is an important factor and is rated by different professional bodies in order to make sue only suitable audience play the game that has been rated and that they are aware of what the game contains. 

http://legitreviews.com/images/reviews/news/PEGI_Rating_Criteria.jpg 

Professional Bodies
In products such as games there are professional bodies that are responsible for the rating of games, these professional bodies have their opinion on a game and they can decide whether what is featured in the game is acceptable and can be featured in the final product and what consumers should be aware of that the game features, before purchasing the game.Some professional bodies such as BAFTA, exist to rate a product after it is complete and sent to retailers and award it according to its success. Examples of professional bodies are: 

• UKIE - Ukie is the only trade body for the UK’s wider interactive entertainment industry. They exist to champion the interests, needs and positive image of video games and interactive entertainment industry who's companies make up their membership
• IGDA - International Game Developers Association is the professional association for over 12,000 video and computer game developers worldwide.
• Women in Games - An organisation that dictates how woman are treated and portrayed in games. 
• BAFTA - The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is an independent charity that supports, develops and promotes the art forms of the moving image – film, television and games. 
• MEF - The Managed Extensibility Framework or MEF is a library for creating lightweight, extensible applications. It allows application developers to discover and use extensions with no configuration required.