This glossary is about work vocabulary or terms. My name is Andréanne and I will be heading in Visual Arts next year. My dream is to have a career in 2D/3D animation. My glossary is meant to be presented to my teacher, Ms. Priscille.
Animated cartoon
noun
A film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence.
Example: Kids generally love to watch animated cartoons on the television.
fr: Dessin animé
Apprenticeship
noun
An apprenticeship is a system of training future members of a workforce within a specific industry. Apprenticeships typically include both on-the-job training and studying.
Example: The course provides students with a good base for securing apprenticeships in the plumbing and gasfitting industries.
fr: Apprentissage
Art
noun
Art is the expression of ideas and emotions through a physical medium, like painting, sculpture, film, dance, writing, photography, or theatre.
Example: Art does not need to be innovative to be good.
fr: Art
Break
noun
A period of time during a shift in which an employee is allowed to take time off from their job
Example: Every employee is allowed to have a 30-minute break.
fr: Pause
Challenge
noun
Difficulty in a job or undertaking that is stimulating to one engaged in it.
Example: It was a challenge to animate that part of the movie.
fr: Défi
Computer
noun
An electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.
Example: I need a computer to use the softwares provided at work.
fr: Ordinateur
Contract
noun
A written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law
Example: I signed a contract with my boss before taking the job.
fr: Contrat
Deadline
noun
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
Example: The deadline for submissions is July 17th.
fr: Date limite
Freelancer
noun
A professional who is self-employed and works independently for one or multiple companies or clients. Freelancers generally set their own payment rates and work schedules.
Example: I work on my own as a freelancer.
fr: Travailleur indépendant
Internship
noun
An internship is a temporary position with an emphasis on on-the-job training rather than merely employment, and it can be paid or unpaid. If you want to go into publishing, you might have to take an internship before you are qualified for an actual job.
Example: This summer, I have an internship at a bakery in Beacon Hill.
fr: Stage
Onboarding
noun
Process through which new employees acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to be effective members of the organization.
Example: Good onboarding leads to higher employee engagement and greater retention rates.
fr: Intégration
Overtime
noun
Hours of work completed outside of normal working hours.
Example: This week I did 4 hours of overtime.
fr: Temps supplémentaire
Portfolio
noun
A large, thin, flat case for loose sheets of paper such as drawings or maps.
Example: Under his arm he carried a large portfolio of drawings.
fr: Portfolio
Promotion
noun
Advancement in rank or position.
Example: My boss gave me a promotion.
fr: Promotion
Punctuality
noun
The quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time.
Example: Punctuality is an important quality when it comes to things like public transportation and job interviews. If you're known for always showing up exactly when you say you will, people will start to depend on your punctuality.
fr: Ponctualité
Reference
noun
Use or recourse for purposes of information.
Example: They used a reference picture to draw the anatomy of this character.
fr: Référence
Socialize
verb
Take part in social activities; interact with others.
Example: He never socializes with his colleagues.
fr: Socialiser
Software
noun
Software is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks.
Example: Analysis of measurements will be conducted using proper image analysis SOFTWARE.
fr: Logiciel
Teamwork
noun
The process of working collaboratively with a group of people in order to achieve a goal.
Example: We have to do teamwork to complete this project.
fr: Travail d'équipe
Third dimension (3D)
noun
The dimension whereby a solid object differs from a two-dimensional drawing of it.
Example: Leo has to model third dimension assets for the movie.
