ARTimation Media Arts FestivalVancouver, CanadaMarch 1, 2008Deadline: Feb. 15, 2008
The Art Institute of Vancouver is hosting ARTimation Media Arts Festival. Taking place on March 1, 2008 from 12:00 to 8:00 pm at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver, ARTimation will feature the areas of gaming, animation, visual effects, film, and recording arts -- all of which are creative programs offered at The Art Institute's Burnaby campus.
The media arts programming throughout the day will allow students to explore the possibility of an education and career in art and design. With 20,000 square feet of space and 35-foot high ceilings, the expansive venue will be turned into an innovative and interactive area where attendees can spend the day learning about media arts industries through game play, film screenings, production workshops, hands-on drawing tutorials, industry-insider information sessions, and high-profile keynote speakers.
In addition, ARTimation will host three competitions, the Canadian High School Film Festival Competition 2008, Game Concept Competition, and Character Art Competition. All three competitions require that entries be submitted prior to the event, with a film entry deadline of Feb. 15 and a game and character art entry deadline of Feb. 21. Winners will be announced on event day and the first-place winners in each of the six film categories, one game concept winner, and one character art winner will receive cash awards.
Tickets to ARTimation are available for $10 in advance or $15 at the door, including complimentary entry for two parents per student. Visit www.wherecreativitygoestoschool.com/vancouver and www.artinstitutes.edu/vancouver for full event details and ticket information.
Rick DeMott
Animation World Network
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