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SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 Junior Computer Animation Festival (Stage 4, Stage 5, Stage 6)
Aug
Learn about the SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 Junior Computer Animation competition, plus meet creators from Industrial Light & Magic, DNEG & Google
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
Learn about the SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 Junior Computer Animation competition, an exciting opportunity for school students to unleash their creativity and showcase their emerging talents in a 2-minute animation!
Hear from industry professionals
Three renowned industry leaders in computer animation will speak from Industrial Light & Magic, DNEG and Google / RYOT (see below). Discover how they entered the industry and their thoughts for students looking to establish a career in computer animation.
Further details
In December, Junior animators will have a chance to have their creations on display at the SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 Computer Animation Festival.
Project categories
- Computer Animated Shorts
- Animated Feature Films
- Music Videos
- TV and Web Commercials
- Visualisations and Simulations
- Visual Effects for Films and TV Programs
- Other
Submissions must be received by 27 October
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: STEM Industry School Partnerships (SISP) Program, Fizzics Education
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Rob Coleman – Creative Director at Industrial Light & Magic – Sydney
Nominated for two Academy Awards®, two BAFTAs, three Visual Effects Society Awards and one AACTA Award for his work in visual effects and animation.
Coleman is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Australian Academy of Cinema Television Arts and the Visual Effects Society.
Coleman was the Animation Director on the Star Wars prequels, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005).
Jasmin Rasiah – Lead Layout Artist at DNEG
DNEG is one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation studios for feature film and television, honoured with the Academy Award® seven times.
Matt Estela – Google & RYOT Senior Houdini artist
Has worked across commercials, animated features, VFX, VR and R&D
Project Partners
Event Details
Date & Time
21-Aug-2023 02:00PM + Google Calendar + iCal Export
Event Type
Live Event - Scheduled
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
Free
Curriculum
Secondary
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Vocational Education and Training (VET) » Information and Digital Technology
Other KLAs
Vocational Education and Training (VET) » Entertainment Industry
Science and Tech » Information and Software Technology
Learning Intentions & Success Criteria
This represents an exceptional opportunity for Australian students to learn more about computer animation for industry experts.
Will This Event Be Recorded?
Yes
The recording of this webinar will be placed on this site
Joining The Event
Technology and Materials Requirements
Interactive whiteboard, TV or data projector plus a device to connect to the live Zoom webinar.
Teachers to register via the Zoom registration link
- DO NOT share your unique webinar registration link or your seat will have been given to someone else and you will not be able to join.
- Only teachers should register
Connecting To The Event
You will receive a unique booking link sent from Zoom webinar once you book your seat
*** Do not share this link as it is unique to you and you will lock yourself out of the webinar ***
More Information About This Event
The event will be recorded.
If you have any queries please contact the provider
Name: Scott Sleap
Phone: 0409366504
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://sispprogram.schools.nsw.gov.au/stem/stem2111/2023_junior_computer_animation_festival.html