Andrew Gordon of Pixar will host a two-day Animation Master Class. Attendees will explore the ins and outs of creating high quality feature animation. One of the world's top animators, Andrew has been animating characters professionally for more than 12 years. He joined Pixar Animation Studios in 1997 where he has been an animator on A BUG'S LIFE, TOY STORY 2, MONSTERS, INC, FINDING NEMO, THE INCREDIBLES and most recently, RATATOUILLE. This seminar is designed for professional animators as well as students. The skill sets covered are not software specific. All lectures are presented in an organized method using clips, drawings and informational slides. Topics range from Animation Principles, Design, Acting, Blocking Techniques to Facial Animation and Polish Techniques. Most of the techniques are geared toward 3D character animation for feature animation, but can be applied to game work and 2D animation. Cost: CDN $529 (no GST tax), includes lunch on both days Location: VanCity Theatre at 1181 Seymour Street in Vancouver BC, Canada Dates: Saturday April 19 and Sunday April 20, 2008 from 9:00am-5:00pm Contact: info@vanarts.com, 604-682-2787 or 1-800-396-2787 Information: www.vanarts.com/pixar.