internship available

I am looking for an illustrator of children's books. It is for an old friend's company in La Jolla. Chek out www.starfall.com . The last intern who worked there is now at Cartoon Network. You need to be able to create original illustrations which are sweet and kid-friendly. You should be strong in Photoshop and Flash. You will be exposed to many pieces of software and other tools which are not Adobe and Autodesk products but your strong ability to solve problems and figure stuff out on your own will help you immensely. You don't need to be registered for the internship class but I still might be able to get you into the class if needed. Do not contact Starfall directly. Contact me if you are interested!

Jason

Stash Video compilations

Those of you familiar with this monthly (and expensive) DVD compilation of the world's best animation and VFX will be pretty psyched to know that it has gone online-only.

The good news is that Ai has full access! You can view all content by visiting their website at http://www.stashmedia.tv/ from any computer here on our campus. The login is IP-based. You don't need a password.

If you're looking for inspiration, reference, or just pure eye-candy check it out! Locate the link for "ip-based login" on their main page.

Enjoy!
-Jason

MAYA 2011 FREE DOWNLOAD! 13-MONTH ACCESS

http://students.autodesk.com/
You have to register but it's free and easy!
Though we are upgrading to version 2010 over the summer break, your files from both versions will open and can be used in either version.

enjoy!
-Jason

CTN Animation Expo

check out the site and consider being a volunteer! The conference was very worthwhile last year. It's November 19-21 in Burbank.

Jason

more workshops this Saturday

yes, these are free! Don't you wish you could split yourself in three parts and attend all of them?

Figure Drawing Fundamentals hosted by Dzu Nguyen. 8:30 - 12:30 in the life drawing room 286.

Floyd Bishop's RealFlow is happening in room 275 from 8am - noon.

Beldon Wolson's Illustrator Crash Course in next door in room 274 from 9am - 1pm.

Scroll further down in this blog to see the complete workshop schedule for the entire quarter.

Workshops this weekend

Professional workshop on Environment Design this Saturday May 15th from 1-5pm in room 310.
It's hosted by Hethe Srodawa, Concept Artist at Rockstar Games. It costs $20. Sorry it's not free.

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Learning Lab Hours

The Learning Lab in the back of the Library has tutors available to help you succeed! check out the schedule of tutors. The services are free and you don't need to RSVP, just show up when the tutors are scheduled.
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Saturday Digital Painting Workshop

This Saturday, May 1st. 8:30am - 12:30pm in room 275
Improving your digital painting hosted by Dzu Nguyen 

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Rhythm & Hues Summer Apprenticeships Available

those of you near graduation should strongly consider these. We have two grads working there right now. Maybe you could be next!

Rhythm & Hues Studios is announcing Apprenticeship Programs as follows:


Animation Apprentice Program:
Deadline for submission - postmarked by May 21, 2010
June 14, 2010 to July 9, 2010
In addition to this Apprentice Program, there may be a second Animation Apprentice Program - TBD

http://www.rhythm.com/inside-rh/opportunities/jobs/animation-apprentice-program

Lighting Apprentice Program:
Deadline for submission - postmarked by June 14th, 2010
July 12, 2010 to July 30, 2010
http://www.rhythm.com/inside-rh/opportunities/jobs/lighting-apprentice-program


Compositing Apprentice Program:
Deadline for submission - postmarked by June 30 , 2010
August 2 , 2010 to August 20, 2010
see website for detailed information and application
http://www.rhythm.com/inside-rh/opportunities/jobs/compositing-apprentice-program

The R&H Apprentice Programs are designed to give participants the opportunity to gain valuable experience and a chance to work with a talented group of dedicated professionals in a collaborative, energetic environment. This program is designed to identify candidates who may be suitable for entry-level positions in our studio. Ideal participants will be recently graduated artists and technical people with superior skills and potential.

While some participants may be extended as long-term freelance artists after evaluation, employment is not guaranteed.

The current Apprentice Programs will be three to four weeks in duration training and simulated production, and will end with an evaluation. Participants will work with our best artists and supervisors to learn how we create images through a combination of formal classroom instruction and informal collaboration.

Submission requirements for all programs are as follows

• Cover letter and resume
• Resume including 3D software experience & indication of level of Unix experience
• Demo reel (DVD or Websites only)* - Demonstration of attention to visual details
• Shot breakdown sheet
• Completed Apprentice Program Application Form.

Workshops: spring 2010

please attend these free workshops which are hosted by our generous instructors, to give you more value to your classes and your educational experience here. No RSVP is required, just be certain to show up before the workshop starts. Enjoy! If there are other topics for which you would like to suggest future workshops, please tell me! --Jason

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Silkscreening Event!

On Friday of week 5 (May 7th) from 12-1pm  we are going to do some silkscreening! We will have a table set up on the grassy knoll at the back of the parking with all silkscreening supplies. You bring a t-shirt or other garment and we will help you adorn your gear with the "SCREAMING TIKI, MAAAICASD!"

We will have chips and sodas.  Come on out on the grass and join us!

-Jason

MAA Quarterly Social, Guest speaker & Pizza

Friday April 30th 12-1pm
rooms 310-311 (south building)
Alumnus Enrique Torres (Dec 2005) will talk about his career in VFX, living & working in the LA area, and finding work as a contract/freelance artist.

Enrique was a talented student and now he is a talented professional. He is an easygoing guy and wants to give you students the word, straight from the mean streets of Culver City. (they're not that mean)

Check out his website http://enriquetorres.net
Check out his IMDB film & movie credits

Join us! See you there!
-Jason

Sean Falcon's next two workshops

Sean is getting quite a following! He has new workshops this Saturday the 20th and Tuesday the 23rd. Click on the images for more details. Open to all students.

Professional Workshops Weeks 5 & 6

Below are 2 workshops being sponsored by GAD and VGP this quarter. These workshops are outside of our normal workshop series and will be hosted by Industry Professionals. Each workshop costs $20 per attendee which can be paid at the accounting window on the second floor across from lab 265. The workshops are open to the public and grads, but I expect current students will be the main audience. Both workshops are on Saturday 1-5 room 310 South Building (week 5 and week 6).

Feb 13th Tyler Wanlass: Environmental Artist, Highmoon Studios.
Tyler will be covering 3D modeling and texture production skills expected in new hires. Tyler will be covering intermediate to advanced techniques. I expect this is a must attend workshop for any students wishing to be environmental or texture artists.

Feb. 20th Hethe Srodawa, Concept Artist, Rockstar Studios.
Hethe will be covering digital painting techniques and production skills expected of game concept artists. Hethe has hosted workshops here on campus before and they have been very informative. Students wishing to be concept artists or wish to improve their digital painting skills should attend.

Students can see Christian Bradley for more info. If we have a good showing we can continue to offer these types of workshops in the future.

Week 5: Pre-Registration

We want everyone to be ready to register during week 6. During week 5, Student Advising in room 178 wants to help you to choose your classes and advise you with your selection. Go there, get some nachos, and get a raffle ticket when they help you.

***Special Offer: Do It Yourself!
Step 1: get a copy of the MAA matrix.
Step 2: Cross off the classes you have already completed.
Step 3: highlight or circle the classes you want to register for in Spring 2010.
Step 4: Receive a raffle ticket
Step 5: Grab some nachos
Step 6: Fly! Run away! Eat your nachos! Be the master of your own schedule!

tutoring schedule

You don't need an appointment, it is free to all students, no sign up, no rsvp, JUST SHOW UP at the Learning Lab in the library! View the schedule below to see when tutors in specific topics are available.
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SIGGraph Animation Festival Screening

Please attend! this is a free screening of last year's winners in the Animation Festival shown at the 2009 Conference in New Orleans. It is an international compilation of the best animation you have seen!

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Workshops!

Check out the great workshops this quarter! Painting, all kinds of VFX, drawing, and other great stuff! All are free. Definitely attend! (click image for larger view)

open labs - Winter 2010

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Take advantage of open labs throughout the week, especially Saturday!

Green Screen & Keying workshop

Join Compositing Supervisor and MAA Instructor Sean Falcon from 6-10pm on Tuesday February 2nd in Mac lab room 167. He will discuss and demonstrate the use of green screen and keying techniques.

No need to RSVP.
Workshop is FREE.
Open to all majors.
Seating on first-come, first-serve basis.



-Jason