University of Hertfordshire Digital Animation Exposé, Monday 24th May 2010 - Join the Facebook Group

About the event:
The event is divided into two halves. In the morning there is a great line up of industry speakers form leading Film visual effects, Games and TV, also a panel discussion of distinguished industry professionals.

About the event:
The event is divided into two halves. In the morning there is a great line up of industry speakers form leading Film visual effects, Games and TV industries.

Last year’s speakers included Graham Ralph CEO of Silver Fox Films, Louise Ridgeway Head of Animations at Rare Games, Anthony CG Supervisor on Headcases at Red Vision, Mike Bambury Lead Artist at Sony Entertainment Europe, Framestore VFX Supervisor on the Golden Compass and Jon Taylor Lead Artist at KUJU.

The afternoon holds our prestigious animation film showcase, containing the very best 3D, Games and 2D animated movies from our graduating class. These films are in stiff competition with each other to win top prizes decided upon by a distinguished panel of industry judges. Last year the audience was over 400 people and close to capacity, the day is free to all but seats in high demand so arrive on time to avoid disappointment, and having to watch on the large screen outside.

Click here to see last years winners.

Timetable:
• 09:30 – Coffee reception and registration
• 10:00 – TBC
• 10:50 – TBC
• 11:30 – Break
• 11:50 – TBC
• 12:30 – TBC
• 13:00 – Lunch
• 14:30 – Industry Panel Q&A Session
• 15:30 – Animation Short Film Showcase
• 16:30 – Break
• 17:00 – Awards Presentation

• 17:30 – Event close, Industry & Guests move to private exhibition at the UH CCI 2010 Graduate Exhibition

• 19:00 – Afterparty at The Forum Style Bar good music and animation until midnight!

Food & drinks during and at the after party event.

The exhibition afterwards is a chance for all industry professionals and recruiters to meet the very best of our 2010 graduating animation students over nibbles and a glass of bubbly. At the same time there will also be all the other UH Art & Design / Film Music and Media graduates exhibiting their final degree pieces, Fine artists, Graphic designers, through to Model Design students.

Location:
The event is held in the Weston Auditorium on the Hatfield DeHavilland Campus; with seating for 450 people. Very close to London.
Nearest train station is ‘Hatfield’ (only 20 min’s from London Kings Cross)
Driving – Junction 23 of the M25, 4 Miles up the A1M (SatNav AL10 9EU)
Link to detailed google map

For more information please contact: s.rogers@herts.ac.uk the event organiser.

One Man Army- Games Art Trailer @ University Of Hertfordshire 2009 from Digital Animation Herts Uni UK on Vimeo.

One Man Army was created by Ben Lloyd, Tom Daly and Joe Talbot for their final degree project whilst studying Games Art Digital Animation at the University Of Hertfordshire.

Ben Lloyd portfolio:
benloyd.co.uk/

Tom Daly portfolio:
tomlukedaly.com

Joe Talbot portfolio:
joetalbot.co.uk/

This showreel contains work from all of the the University Of Hertfordshire digital animation programmes Bachelor of Arts degree strands:

(Click below to findout official information)

Ba (Hons) 2D Digital Animation | Ba (Hons) Games Art

Ba (Hons) 3D Digital Animation | Ba (Hons) Visual Effects

The digital animation programme equips students with the high level of skills needed to succeed in today’s animation industry. It emphasizes creativity, character design, story, cinematography, VFX and compositing 3D and Games Art; all channelled through the advanced software skills needed to achieve inventive and engaging animation. These programmes develop digital modelling and character animation skills, virtual lighting and virtual camera work, exposing students to the latest professional 3D animation practices. The students create short animated final films or fully playable games levels. Employment opportunities include computer animation companies, work with games, TV and film special effects companies. Our graduated students have worked and freelanced with some of the world’s best known production and post production houses.

World War and Alienated both Win!

Congratulations to Vincent, Krissy and Aqeel whose films both won awards at 2009 Animex festival. Vincent’s film World War won the Games Art Award and Krissy and Aqeel’s film Alienated won the Visual Effects Award.
Very impressive to see how UH work is rated in relation to other European student films this year, and even greater that the judges were from Disney, SIGGRAPH, Sony Pictures Animation, Framestore, Aardman and EA games.

Well done, here’s to more success in future

Animex info link

Alienated

World War

The University Of Hertfordshire Digital Animation Programme comprises of four Bachelor of Arts degree strands: (Click below to findout official information)

Ba (Hons) 2D Digital Animation | Ba (Hons) Games Art

Ba (Hons) 3D Digital Animation | Ba (Hons) Visual Effects

These degrees equip students with the high level of skills needed to succeed in today’s animation industry. It emphasizes creativity, character design, story, cinematography, VFX and compositing 3D and Games Art; all channelled through the advanced software skills needed to achieve inventive and engaging animation. These programmes develop digital modelling and character animation skills, virtual lighting and virtual camera work, exposing students to the latest professional 3D animation practices. The students create short animated final films or fully playable games levels. Employment opportunities include computer animation companies, work with games, TV and film special effects companies. Our graduated students work and freelance with some of the world’s best known production and post production houses.

Situated in central Hertfordshire, North London, we are able to provide excellent learning facilities in a custom-built building featuring the latest software and up-to-date hardware; and through experienced lecturers from a variety of fields. To find out more about our degrees and facilities please visit our website or contact us directly.

Steve Hunt Programme Leader – s.d.hunt@herts.ac.uk – Academic contact

Solomon Rogers Course Leader – s.rogers@herts.ac.uk – Industry/Grad Recruitment contact

State-of-the-art facilities
A brand new £9m building

Top quality facilities, cutting edge software and hardware and more investment planned – by 2010 Hertfordshire University will boast one of the UK’s major media villages.

Award winning courses taught by tutors with extensive industry experience

Prospects
Training for a career in a growth industry which can offer artists fantastic opportunities.
Great links with industry leaders including Sony, Framestore CFC (Walking with Dinosaurs), BBC, Double Negative (Batman Begins), and The Mill (Harry Potter)