Photos from the First 180 Meeting

I am so pleased to say that our first meeting at home was a smashing success. We put some of the animation newbies to the test on the principles, offered a helpful bunch of critique, and naturally enjoyed a heaping buffet of snacks and warm beverages. 

For those who were looking for the more in depth look at the 12 principles, you can find the link here:

http://teatimeanimation.blogspot.com/2012/04/back-to-fray.html

Finally, here are a few images from the event:

The room filling as 3:30 fast approaches

Alvin tellin' it like it is to a full house

The last leg of critique

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Borderlands Animation Collaborative!

The Borderlands Animation project class is now listed for the summer semester under the following name: 

1360_ANM_498_01: COLLABORATIVE PROJECT: ANIMATION IN PRODUCTION

David Latour be teaching the class with Chris Armstrong. You don't have to take the class to pick up shots for borderlands animation, but only folks enrolled in the class will be guaranteed to get work. This class does not have a portfolio requirement but it will require that the instructors see your ten second reel in our first module to help determine how to divide up the initial shots.

This will be a great opportunity to work on a popular franchise in a collaborative learning environment. Space is limited, so sign up right away!

Guest Lecture with Jim Sidel

A Tea Time guest lecture on the importance of brevity and subtext with

Jim Sidel

540 Powell street, room 130

Tuesday, March 5 @ 7:00 pm

(with prizes)

Opportunity Knocking

Prepare yourselves for the first
Townhall meeting of the Spring Semester!

Townhall meeting? What is that!

The Townhall meeting is the rare opportunity to have students, faculty and high-ups from HQ all in the same room together in order to discuss department related news and concerns.

Why should I care?

Although there are other avenues available to students to have their cries heard, this is one of the only chances we get to tackle them face-to-face with almost everyone it could possibly concern. Class sizes too big? No meeting space available? Unsatisfied with an educator? Come tell somebody about it! As much good as whining behind closed doors does (which is none), there is no reason to let your voice go unheard! So please, join us on Thursday and help your school work for you!*

Not in town? Feel free to e-mail your suggestions to us at teatimeanimationclub@gmail.com.

Is there something else I should care about?

There certainly is! Tea Time animation takes pride in giving back to our local and global community though volunteering our helpful hands at Clean Team. Please refer to the following poster for dates, and follow us on Facebook for pickup times and locations!

*Note: If you've got a problem, do try and also come up with a plausible solution to propose! Simply whining about it to teachers won't do a lot. Ideas, suggestions and critique should be brought up in a calm and professional manor. 

Spring Semester's First Meeting

Lana, Frank and Cody at the AAU Club Mixer

With a surprising amount of room to spare in our new home of room 349, the first meeting of the spring semester went off without a hitch. Although we covered a lot of the basics,we also brushed up on a few of the principles while getting to know each other a little better. (Lots more where that came from, so stay tuned.)

So what's in store for next week? That's right -- our very first guest speaker! Mike Midlock most recently finishing up some work on ILM's Pacific Rim will be joining us in club this Friday. Don't miss this opportunity to listen, take notes and get your questions answered.

Finally, in the wake of the meeting, there were a few, quick, tutorials I thought could use a bump for those who haven't been to tea time before. Check them out, and feel free to ask any questions:

Weighted Tangents and Motion Trails 
Digital Tutors
Exporting from Quicktime Pro

Spring Awakening

This Friday, the only way to spend your Tea Time is at 3:30 PM in room 349 @ 180 New Montgomery. 

Spungella 2013!

Did you recently graduate, but are still looking for more? Are you a student looking to supplement their education with more? Are you simply looking for the opportunity to dive deeper into animation? Do you just like animating and want to do it in the same room as other fun, interesting people with similar interests?

Then I think it's time you considered Spungella! Operated by our good friend JD Haas, he has been kind enough to let us know that sign-ups for workshops are now open! Don't delay, the first session starts on February 4th.

Don't miss this excellent opportunity -- click for more information!

Also, don't forget to keep your eyes here and on the Facebook for important information regarding the upcoming semester  -- first club meeting, events, contests and more!

Looking forward to seeing everyone's smiling faces again. Enjoy the rest of your break!