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Assembled animation showreel or portfolio demonstrating technical range and creative voice, reviewed by an industry professional. Triad: concept/ideation artifact (curatorial rationale: why these pieces were selected, what techniques they demonstrate, and what the portfolio communicates about the animator's range and creative direction), technical execution artifact (showreel or portfolio of completed work — minimum 90 seconds of finished, polished animation demonstrating at least 2 distinct animation techniques — not rough animations or work-in-progress), documentation/critique artifact (technique breakdown document: what animation method was used for each piece, what software and workflow, and what each piece demonstrates about the student's technical and creative range). Studio critique: formal or informal reel review by a professional animator or motion designer with documented written feedback on commercial readiness, technical craft, and how the reel positions the animator in the industry. Proof: showreel or portfolio URL, technique breakdown, documented critique feedback. Verifier: professional animator or motion designer (minimum 3 years professional practice).