WINTER 2019 - TOPICAL OUTLINE
LECTURES: J102 Wednesdays 2-4
WORKSHOPS: A361 Wednesdays 4-6
please note that lectures and workshops are subject to change,
WORKSHOPS: A361 Wednesdays 4-6
especially items marked "tent." (tentative.)
Week 1 - Wednesday, Jan. 9
Lecture: - Introduction to Semester 8 - Bruno Degazio
- Advanced Colour Design for Animation - Mike Hitchcox
- Advanced Colour Design for Animation - Mike Hitchcox
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Week 2 - Wednesday, Jan. 16
Lecture:
- Lifestyle of the Freelance Animator – James Caswell
- Lifestyle of the Freelance Animator – James Caswell
- Distribution and Exhibition for Short Animated Films - Chris Walsh
MILESTONE 1 BEGINS: WEEKLY WORK-IN-PROGRESS (continues through weeks 2-11)
MILESTONE 2: DUE
2D: Scene Workflow Test;
3D: Rigs/Aerobics Test;
Stop Motion: Scene Workflow Test
Workshop: Workflow: Making Your Software Work Together - David Huynh, Corus Entertainment
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Week 3 - Wednesday, Jan. 23
Lecture: The Creative Development Process for Animated TV Series - Brandon Lane, Corus Entertainment
Workshop: Toon Boom Advanced Techniques - Sarah Wallace
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Week 4 - Wednesday, Jan. 30
Lecture/Workshop Combined: Spotting Session with U of T Musicians
J102/A361: We will begin this event with a quick introduction in J102 and proceed to the 4th year Studio for individual meetings with your composers!
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Week 5 - Wednesday, Feb. 6
Special Guest: Mark Sperber & friends (Sheridan Alumni), Sony USA
Lecture: Mark Sperber et al, topic TBA
Workshop: Mark Sperber et al - artwork/portfolio review
more details TBA
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Week 6 - Wednesday, Feb. 13
Lecture: The Business of Animation – Mark Mayerson
Workshop: Techniques for 2D Animation Cleanup - Sarah Wallace
MILESTONE 3 DUE
2D- 100% Rough Animation
3D- Key Poses and Render Test
Stop Motion: 20% Completed Animation
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Week 7 - Wednesday, Feb. 20
Lecture: Mike Valiquette, Cartoon North - “The Independent Animator”
Workshop: TO BE CONFIRMED: Possible After Effects workshop - Chris Somerville
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK:
Guest Critique for Rough Animation (in your weekly Mentor Meeting)
Demo Music track due from U of T
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BREAK WEEK - February 24 - March 3
SCREENING HAND-IN DEADLINE: Thursday February 28, 9 AM
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Week 8 - Monday March 4 -
CLASS SCREENING: S235 - 2 pm - 7 pm, S235
Wednesday, March 6 - no lecture or workshop scheduled
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Week 9 - Wednesday, March 13
Lecture: The Business of the Boutique Animation Studio - Lisa Olfman and Marianne Culbert
Workshop: Advanced 3D Layout – Rob Skiena
MILESTONE 4 DUE
2D -100% Cleaned Animation
3D - 50% Completed Animation
Stop Motion: 90% Completed Animation
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Week 10 - Wednesday, March 20
Lecture: Copyright Law for Artists - Christina Buchli - Buchli Goldstein LLP
Workshop: Jam Filled Studios - Portfolio Review
Christina is a founding partner at the boutique entertainment law firm Buchli Goldstein LLP. Christina's practice is focused on the areas of media and entertainment law with an emphasis on film and TV production, financing, licensing, distribution, and intellectual property acquisition and protection. Christina has represented clients ranging from Canadian and international independent producers to Hollywood studios, errors and omissions insurers, writers, directors and artists at every stage of production, from development to delivery. She is also involved in various copyright-related matters including errors and omissions reviews in the film and TV industry. Christina has extensive experience advising clients with respect to Canadian and U.S. talent guilds, co-productions and Canadian tax incentives, and structuring clients' productions to maximize the benefits of these programmes. Christina has been recognized as a leading Entertainment lawyer by The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, the Best Lawyers in Canada, The Women in Business Law Guide and The Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. She is on the board of directors of Women in Film and Television - Toronto. Before starting the firm with Hilary Goldstein, Christina was a partner at a Canadian national law firm, and prior to that she worked in the film and TV industry for 8 years as a production manager and line producer.
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Week 11 - Wednesday March 27
other highlights this week: U of T recording Session
Lecture: Animation Production, Recruiting and Operations – Marissa Collyer
Workshop: 2D ToonBoom Compositing - Sarah Wallace
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Week 12 - Wednesday, April 3
Lecture: Developing Your Own Intellectual Property - Rachel Marcus, Guru Studio
no workshop scheduled for this week
Other Highlights This Week: Final Music track delivery from U of T musicians
MILESTONE 5 DUE: Finished Film
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Week 13 - Wednesday April 10
9 AM - deadline for screening hand-in
2 PM - Lecture:
Assignment of Students Stations for Industry Day - Industry Day Student Committee
no workshop scheduled for this week
9 AM - deadline for screening hand-in
2 PM - Lecture:
Assignment of Students Stations for Industry Day - Industry Day Student Committee
- Preparation for Industry Day – Tony Tarantini
no workshop scheduled for this week
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Week 14 -
MONDAY, April 15, S235, 2 PM-7 PM - CLASS SCREENING OF FINISHED FILMS
WEDNESDAY , April 17
Lecture: no lecture or workshop scheduled this week
WEDNESDAY , April 17
MILESTONE 6 DUE -
Portfolio - Flat Artwork & Demo Reel,
Film Promotional Package
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INDUSTRY DAY SCREENING - Thursday April 25
INDUSTRY DAY INTERVIEWS - Friday April 26
FAMILY DAY SCREENING - Saturday April 27 or Sunday April 28
INDUSTRY DAY INTERVIEWS - Friday April 26
FAMILY DAY SCREENING - Saturday April 27 or Sunday April 28
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