Author: Jamie Leduc
Workshop with Animator Jennifer Mackie
ANIMATION WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION Analyze Jen’s professional work and learn about her impressive career path. By the end of this workshop you will: • Gain
Upcoming Workshops & Events
Take a look at the following three workshops coming up. Time to do some research, prepare and develop questions. Save your questions
Dec 7-11 Interview & Survey (Mandatory)
All students of Digital Voices must complete this form before Monday, December 14. Loading…
VFS Animation Workshop (Day 5) Animation School @ Industry Q & A
For our final day of workshops Brett and Francois took some time to answer questions students had about VFS, the animation industry
VFS Animation Workshop (Day 5) Modeling Part 4
In the final workshop, Francois went over completing and refining their bike models in maya. He showed students the further uses of
VFS Animation Workshop (Day 5) Walk Cycle Part 4
In our final day of workshops Brett walked the second group of students through animating their walk cycle. He went over the
VFS Animation Workshop (Day 4) Intro to 2D Animation
Brett put on a presentation about animation and how it has evolved over the years. He also emphasized 2D animation specifically. He
VFS Animation Workshop (Day 4) Walk Cycle Part 3
Today in our workshops the students who were part of the modeling workshop moved on to work on the walk cycle. Brett
VFS Animation Workshop (Day 4) Modeling Part 3
Today in the modeling workshop students who participated in the walk cycle workshop moved on to work on the modeling workshop. Francois
VFS Animation Workshop (Day 3) Life in the Media Industry
After the workshops today, Brett and Francois had a Q&A session with all the students. They talked about working in the industry,
VFS Animation Workshop (Day 3) Modeling Part 2
In the Modeling workshop this morning Francois continued to give to instruct the students on modeling in Maya by creating a bike. He went
VFS Animation Workshop (Day 3) Walk Cycle Part 2
In the Walk Cycle workshop this morning Brett continued to instruct the students on animating in Maya by creating a walk cycle.
VFS Animation Workshop (Day 2) Walk Cycle Part 1
Today students got the opportunity to learn the basics of animating a walk cycle in Maya. VFS Instructor, Brett Vanderkist, went over the
VFS Animation Workshop (Day 2) Modeling Part 1
Today students began to understand the fundamentals of modeling in Maya. VFS Instructor, Francois van Eeden, walked the class through recreating a
If You Are Attending the Animation and Modeling Workshops
For students attending or interested in attending the animation and modeling workshops tomorrow here are the links that will be most useful
VFS Animation Workshop (Day 1)
Today we began our VFS Animation Workshops! To welcome all participating students, our special presenters gave them a special presentation on the
2 day workshop on an Intro to 3D Modeling in Maya
Are you a student or an educator interested in learning how to Model in Maya? Here is the chance of a lifetime!
VFS Ed. Talk with Jennifer Mackie – December 16
Animation Portfolio VFS Ed Talk @ Sisler High School through video-conferencing Date: Dec 16, 11:00 am CST Speaker: VFS Instructor Jennifer Mackie (has
Free 5 day workshop on Modeling in Maya
Are you a student or an educator interested in learning how to Model in Maya? Here is the chance of a lifetime! From Dec
Free 5 day workshop on animating a 3D walk Cycle
Are you a student or an educator interested in learning Maya? Here is the chance of a lifetime! From Dec 7-11, 2015
Kindoma's Carly Shuler presents "How to develop an App Idea"
Date: November 25, 2015 (9:00 am – 12:00) Location: Studio 57 at Sisler High School Presenter: Carly Shuler from Kindoma Objective: Learn
Pre-3D-Animation Workshop Tutorials
Check out Moises’ 3D Animation video tutorials on how to use Maya.
Mandatory Pre-Animation workshops
Do you want to participate in VFS’ 5-day Intensive Animation workshop in December? To better prepare for this fantastic educational opportunity, all
Special Grade 12 only meeting for students applying to VFS
ATTENTION: ARE YOU APPLYING TO VFS? THERE WILL BE AN INFORMATION MEETING FOR GRADE 12s AT 11:50 ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH. THE
Do you want to be a VFS student for 3 days?
Experience what it is like to be a VFS student for 3 days? Here is your opportunity to live the life of a
Scholarships for devoted students of art
Sisler High School may need a new course preparing students to handle themselves on the red carpet. The Vancouver Film School has
The Sisler-VFS Advantage (a student perspective)
What does a SIsler-VFS partnership mean to us? Sisler students describe how important this partnership is to them and their families.
Check out the recorded LiveStream of our VFS Kickoff
The VFS-Sisler Advantage Check out the recorded LiveStream of our VFS Kickoff. Thank you to VFS and FSD for an amazing day.
Manitoba’s Sisler High School Launches Scholarship Program with Vancouver Film School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2015 Manitoba’s Sisler High School Launches Scholarship Program with Vancouver Film School New VFS-Sisler Pathway provides Winnipeg students
Manitoba’s Sisler High School Launches Scholarship Program with Vancouver Film School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2015 Manitoba’s Sisler High School Launches Scholarship Program with Vancouver Film School New VFS-Sisler Pathway provides Winnipeg students
The Concept of Story with Paul Jensen – Monday, Oct 26 @ 2:00
We are so excited for this amazing Talk session on “The Concept of Story” with Paul Jensen – Monday, Oct 26 @
Sisler & VFS Scholarship & Educational Partnership eBook
Learn more about the new Sisler/VFS partnership & scholarship program! Download your copy today! Sisler High School & Vancouver Film School Educational
New audio recording booth is ready
Check out our new audio recording booth in Redwood Studios 57
Register your class for our VFS Oct 26th session
Register your class for our VFS ED Talk! “The Concept of Story” Go directly to form: Class Registration Form The Concept of
VFS Student Session Registration
October 26th, 12:45 – 3:00 pm Meet VFS staff & Instructors in the Library Go directly to form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dyZLwZLxBodBzezw-7gpbsA6PcZOMRXHobVghXYXKCg/viewform?usp=send_form Session will cover…
VFS & Sisler High School Parent Night Registration
Parents! Register today to learn more about VFS post-secondary programming. See you Oct 26th at 7:00 pm Go directly to form: Parent
Sisler and VFS Scholarships
ABOUT: The purpose of this MOU is to continue to develop and grow a framework of cooperation between Vancouver Film School and
About ScholarshipsCanada.com
About ScholarshipsCanada.com ScholarshipsCanada.com is part of the SchoolFinder Group. The site has been helping students find scholarships since 1997. Our mission is
APPLY NOW FOR AN ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIP (VFS)!
*Limited scholarship funds available. We’re celebrating 30 years of providing the best training and connections to the entertainment industry’s hottest new talent.
Call to Emerging Digital Artists: Emerging Digital Artists Award (EDAA)
30 September, 2015 Apply to the EDAA Equitable Bank is pleased to announce our Emerging Digital Artists Award (EDAA). The award
Females in Technology Grants
Receive a $2,500 award to support your tech-oriented education.Tell Us… How can we get more women interested in computer science? Answer
Adobe Youth Voices Scholarships
Adobe Youth Voices Scholarships. The Adobe Youth Voices Scholarships program was developed to support the next generation of creative thinkers and
Registration for VFS Workshops and Talks
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Sisler HS & VFS Innovative Partnership on CBC Radio One
CBC Radio One Manitoba September 14, 2015 Marcy Markusa interviews Mr. Leduc about new Sisler HS – VFS partnership on CBC Radio
VFS 5 Day Intensive Animation Workshop @ Sisler- December 7th – 10th
Animation from 2D to 3D Workshop Date: Dec. 7 – 11 (9:00 am – 12:00) Location: IDM Studio 57 @ Sisler High School Instructors: Vancouver Film
Four things every high school student should know about VFS
Are you aspiring to become a movie director? A game designer? An animator? Well here are four amazing things about VFS, please
2015 Course Outline and Rubric
DIGITAL VOICES DM100V4S & DM101V4S Interactive Digital Media T.V.E. Program September 2015 – January 2016, Semester 1 Mr. Jamie Leduc Course Outline: Digital
Recommended School Supplies for Technology/Media Classes
Are you taking any of the following courses? GRADE 9: (DM093V1S) Exploration of IDM (GRAR15G) Graphics GRADE 10: (DM094V2S) Intro. to IDM
Manitoba Technical-Vocational Curriculum Framework of Outcomes – Interactive Digital Media (is a new TVE subject area)
Technology Education Senior Years Technology Education Program Grades 9 to 12 Interactive Digital Media Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes August 2015 Unedited
Tentative 2015-16 schedule has been posted on www.soapboxed.org
Good morning folks! The tentative 2015-16 schedule has been posted on www.soapboxed.org. This will be a truly amazing line up! Visit http://www.soapboxed.org
Resource for video conference debate – 7 Ways Video Games Will Help Your Kids in School
Great read! This will help for our upcoming deMate. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kara-loo/7-ways-video-games-help_b_6084990.html 2014-10-31-managestudents.jpg The first video games were not designed with education in
SISLER HIGH SCHOOL’S FILM PATHWAY TO VFS
SISLER HIGH SCHOOL’S FILM PATHWAY to: VFS 3D Animation & Visual Effects Program VFS Film Production Program VFS Sound Design for Visual
Articulation between VFS & Sisler High School
ABOUT: Vancouver Film School and Sisler High School have created a mutually beneficial collaborations, with an initial focus on developing and linking
Vancouver Film School to visit Sisler – May 15
Another fantastic post-secondary institution will be visiting our studios in May! Stay tuned for an update on the date and time. 8
SchoolCreative Visits SIsler
On May 20th, SchoolCreative presented an amazing opportunity for Sisler students! Learn more by visiting: http://schoolcreative.com/ DO YOU LOVE TO DRAW? The
CTV Winnipeg: Students create mental health app
Post by Sisler High School Interactive Digital Media Program.
Sisler students develop Mental Health App
Post by Sisler High School.
Global's Focus Manitoba – “Frozen” animator encourages others to follow their dreams
Post by Sisler High School.
Sisler game design students will be able to earn some credits toward the University of Winnipeg program
Aspiring video game creators in Winnipeg can soon learn how it’s done at the University of Winnipeg, which is offering a Serious