WINTER 2017 - MILESTONES, LECTURES & WORKSHOPS

WINTER 2017 - TOPICAL OUTLINE

WORKSHOPS: A150 Wednesdays 9-11
LECTURES: J102 Wednesdays 11-1

please note that lectures and workshops  are subject to change,

especially items marked "tent." (tentative.)

Week 1 - Jan. 11

Workshop: Advanced Colour Design - Mike Hitchcox
NOTE: starts at 10 AM !

Lecture:  Introduction to Semester 8

Dailies begin - Milestone 1: (Weeks 2-11)

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Week 2 - Jan. 18

Workshop - Carla Veldman: Alternative Project Development and Funding 
Animation filmmaker and Sheridan grad Carla Veldman will give a workshop on making films post-school. In addition to showing her work process and films, Carla will cover how she gets projects off the ground, finding funding, time management, and what is necessary when starting off down this path.

Lecture: Approaches To Spotting Sessions For Soundtracks - Bruno Degazio

Copyright Fair Use - Bruno Degazio

MILESTONE 2: 

2D:   Scene Workflow Test; 

3D:   Rigs/Aerobics Test; 

Stop Motion: Scene Workflow Test

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Week 3 - Jan. 25

Lecture:  Mercury Filmworks - "How to Be Successful in the Animation Industry"

- Jerry Popowich; (VO, Chief Creative Officer);
- Jefferson Allen (Head of Studio);
- Sebastian Stark (Location Designer);
- Sheridan grads Pierre Vanderweerd (Character Designer) & Naomi Edwards (Animator)

The crew from Mercury Filmworks will talk about making connections, being your own advocate, managing your budget, and finding time to create your own art while working in studio.


Workshop:Portfolio Critique, with artists from Mercury Filmworks. 4th Year Studio, 2-4 PM.

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Week 4 - Feb. 1

Workshop: Bruno Tacchino - Advanced 3D animation

Lecture: Mark Mayerson: The Business of Animation

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Week 5 - Feb. 8

Lecture: Spotting Session with U of T Musicians
4th Year Studio, 12-3. We will begin this event with a quick introduction in J102, and then proceed to the 4th Year Studio for individual meetings with your composers!

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Week 6 - Feb. 15

Lecture: Mike Drach , Creative Development Executive (formerly Nine Story Animation) - postponed

MILESTONE 3

2D- 100% Rough Animation

3D- Key Poses and Render Test

Stop Motion: 20% Completed Animation

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Week 7 - Feb. 22

Lecture: George Elliot (George Elliot Animation)- The Business of Animation

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OTHER HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK:

Mentor Meetings  - Guest Critique for Rough Animation

Demo Music track due from U of T 

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BREAK WEEK - February 26- March 5

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Week 8 - March 8

SCREENING HAND-IN DEADLINE: Monday March 6,  9 AM

CLASS SCREENING: 4 pm - 7 pm, S235



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Week 9 - March 15

NELVANA DAY! - Studio Lecture and Portfolio Review

MILESTONE 4

2D -100% Cleaned Animation

3D -  50% Completed Animation

Stop Motion: 90% Completed Animation

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Week 10 - March 22

Lecture: Mike Drach, Development Executive (formerly Nine Story Entertainment) - The Creative Development Process for an Animated TV Series

GURU Day! 

Workshop, 2-4 in the 4th Year Studio: Brandon Scott (Art Director), Nadine Simard (Recruit), Yurie Rocha (Animator) and Michelle Junkin (Art Director) - Portfolio and Production Artwork Feedback  

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Week 11 - March 29

Lecture: Marisa Collyer, Animation Production, Recruiting and Operations

other highlights this week:  April 4 - U of T recording Session

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Week 12 - April 5

Lecture: Assignment of Student Stations for Industry Day (Industry Day Student Committee)

12:00 - Preparation for Industry Day -  Tony Tarantini

Quiz on the Business of Animation  20% of final grade 

Other Highlights This Week: Final Music track delivery from U of T musicians

MILESTONE  5: Finished Film

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Week 13 - 
April 10 (Monday) - 9 AM - deadline for screening hand-in

April 12 Lecture: Screening of Finished Films ( S235 - starts at 5 PM)

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Week 14 - April 19

Lecture: tba

MILESTONE 6 -  

Portfolio Flat Artwork & Demo Reel,

Film Promo Pack

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INDUSTRY DAY SCREENING - Thursday April 27 
INDUSTRY DAY INTERVIEWS - Friday April 28
FAMILY DAY SCREENING - Saturday April 29 or Sunday April 30