Is There Life After Industry Day?

Industry Day gets a lot of attention here in the BA Animation program. I think that's because it marks both an ending and a beginning - the end of your time as a student at Sheridan and the beginning of your adult life in the greater world of the animation industry. It's a doorway into the future, so to speak, and like all transitions it's a critical time, so it's right to give it special attention. 

For that reason we have programmed two events that should be of great practical interest to all of you as you approach Industry Day. 

S235 11 am

PANEL DISCUSSION - IS THERE LIFE AFTER INDUSTRY DAY? 

The first event takes place during our lecture slot at 11 am in S235.  

It's a panel discussion consisting of BAA grad students from past years - 

Kathryn Durst (2013)

Minh Pham (2013) 

Farrukh Khan (2009). 

Noam Sussman (2012)

Justin Hartley (2012) 

The panel members will describe their experience of Industry Day, including the pre-day buildup, the day itself, and the year of life changes following. You'll have a chance to hear what they went through while searching for a job; what role their film and portfolio work played for them in finding one; and the new artistic skills and personal changes they experienced during this time. They'll also consider what they would do differently if they were to do it again. 

A151 - 2 pm

PORTFOLIO REVIEW

As a way for you to test the waters of the world of commercial animation, Guru is sending it's own star BAA graduate, Brandon Scott, creator of Justin Time, and recruiting head Nadine Simard, to conduct a portfolio review session during our afternoon workshop spot. Come to find out what Guru is looking for when they look over a job applicant's portfolio. 

This event is first-come, first-served, so arrive early if you want to show your own portfolio. Please bring your portfolio work in an easily-accesible form such as pdf, png or jpg on a memory-stick or ready to access from the server or portfolio server.

As this is an open portfolio review, you're also welcome to attend if you would just like to watch and listen to our guests' comments.