FAQ for the U of T Faculty of Music Trip

QUESTION: Where and when is the Meet & Greet happening? 

ANSWER:   This event takes place at the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park Crescent  (behind the Royal Ontario Museum), Walter Hall,  located in lower basement level of 80 Queen;s Park Crescent. . It begins at 11 am and ends at 3 pm

QUESTION: How Do I Get There? 

ANSWER:  BY PUBLIC TRANSIT
- take Go Train from Oakville station to Union Station
- take University Subway line north to Museum Station ( 5 stops)
- exit from station to west side of University Ave (Queen’s Park Crescent).
- the Music building (EJB) will be straight ahead, adjacent to the R.O.M. and behind the former Planetarium building.
- once inside the main lobby of the EJB, take the elevator or stairs to Walter Hall in the lower basement level.
There is a Go Train from Oakville to Union Station every 1/2 hr between appr. 8 am and 10:26 AM. The 9:56 am or earlier train will get you there with enough time to find your destination. 

QUESTION: Is there still a lecture and workshop? 

No. The lecture and workshop will resume at their normal times next week.  



QUESTION: If the music provided to me doesn't work, do I still have to use it in my film? 

ANSWER: No. As film-maker and director, such decisions are ultimately your responsibility. If the music doesn't work out you can revert to your temp music or find other licensable music to use.
However, you are still obligated to provide your student partner with a finished copy of your film using their music, for their own personal use in a demo reel.


QUESTION: What should I bring to U of T? 

ANSWER: The most important thing to bring is an up-to-date copy of your Leica Reel. Stick to easily playable formats such as Quicktime and avi. Or bring a copy on your cellphone, tablet or laptop. This is important because the 2nd part of the Meet & Greet involves you attempting to enlist the involvement of your selected musicians by showing them your film. 

It would also be good to bring a notepad or tablet to take notes regarding the various musicians as they play their music.


QUESTION: Can I partner with several student composers and choose the best music? 

ANSWER: Due to the big imbalance in our numbers (55-60 animators, 15-20 composers) it is not possible to partner with more than one composer.

QUESTION: Do I have to work with a composer? 
No, this is completely optional for Sheridan students. (However, the U of T  students are required to score at least one film in order to pass their course.)


QUESTION: What Happens after the Meet & Greet? 
ANSWER: The first and most important thing is for you to secure a commitment from your chosen composer. Stay in touch via email, SMS, Facebook or whatever and make sure both you and they understand the nature of the commitment, which will follow this timeline next semester:  

Week 4,    2019 - Music Spotting Session, Sheridan College, 4th Year Studio
Week 7,    2019 - Demo Music Delivery deadline (via internet) 

Week 13,  2019 - Final Music Delivery deadline (via internet)