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To whom it may concern,I have recently completed MSc in Advance Computing in Character Animation at the University of Bristol, achieving the grade of distinction. I also hold a B.Eng. in Automation undergraduate degree from the University of Science and Technology Beijing, China. The reason I took the MSc in Character Animation was because of my passion in computer graphics. This course offered the perfect platform to enhance my skills and obtain new ones with a view of being able to work in animation and game industry. While I was studying for my undergraduate degree I was exposed to the field of animation while working on small flash animations and developing websites. As a result of my interest in writing I was offered the opportunity to work on a movie project, based on my novel, for my university; this experience not only helped me gain an in-depth understanding in aesthetics of film and also developed my skills in using Adobe Creative Suite to enhance the virtual impact for the film. After my undergraduate degree, the masters course enabled me to polish and expand these skills further, allowing me to understand 3D animation pipeline, the use of Maya, and the extension of the Maya platform for better optimization through plug-in applications and programs in Mel, such as the plug-in I made for procedural city generation in which the building of ancient Asian style city can be instantly generated and integrated easily in animation and game industry, thereby reducing the timeframe and increasing efficiency. The knowledge of aesthetics and expressionist techniques gained from drama projects, combined with these skills in computer science, helped me to develop both the artistic and technical abilities required in computer graphic industry. I took Automation during my undergraduate degree as it was an inter-discipline ranging from computer science to telecommunication, which equipped me with programming knowledge applicable to various platforms. My course consisted of both hardware and software elements that helped me to increase my knowledge of computer systems and their integration as a whole before attending the University of Bristol to pursue my Masters. One of the key benefits of learning different programming languages is that it has become easier for me to acquire relative competence in a completely new language in a short period of time. During my undergraduate course I excelled as a writer; my novel, â€œThose Flowers,â€ was published by Yunnan People Press in 2004 and later adopted into a drama series which was broadcast nationwide. It was also adapted into a 105 minute movie by the Student TV Station at the university and offered me an opportunity to work as assistant director and editor in the shooting group and gained an in-depth understanding of film composition.Right after my graduation I was given a great opportunity to work in Yinzhou Power Supply Bureau State Grid Corporation as an assistant to the director. During the period I worked within a team to implement an online staff management system for the bureau. As per my interest and passion for the animation industry, I continued making flash animations and websites while working. I also worked in Scout Enterprises Bristol and Inspiring Interns London after my graduation from Bristol University as a web designer. I gained invaluable experience in working within a team. I believe that with my current knowledge and strong desire to learn more I would be an invaluable asset to your company. Please find enclosed my Curriculum Vitae.Thank you for your time,Xiaoxia Li

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