September 2016 Review – We connected with leaders from around the world.
Why take Sisler IDM? Connect with Industry Leaders from around the world, that’s why! Over the past 10 days, Sisler IDM students
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Winnipeg Animation students to connect with Pixar Canada’s Camera & Staging Lead Jennifer Mackie
Confirmed! VFS Talk with Pixar Canada’s Camera & Staging Lead Jennifer Mackie on Oct 13 @ 11:00 am (Central time) Sisler IDM
VFS Talk with Pixar Canada's Camera & Staging Lead Jennifer Mackie – Oct 13
Visit Redwood Studio 57 to register for the VFS Talk with Animator/Layout Artist Jennifer Mackie on Oct 13 Workshop Information: October 13, 2016 Sisler’s
Get Animated with Disney Animator Trent Correy @SislerIDM on Sept 16
Visit Redwood Studio 57 to register for the talk with Trent Correy @ Sisler” – Sept 16 Workshop Information: Sept 16, 2016 Sisler’s Redwood Studio
VFS' Behind the Lens – In front of the Lens 4 day Workshop – Nov 21-24
Visit Redwood Studio 57 to register for VFS’ Behind the Lens – In front of the Lens 4 day Workshop @ Sisler”
Once upon a Time w/ Michael Coleman – Sept. 20th
Visit Redwood Studio 57 to register for our “Once upon a Time @ Sisler” Talk/Workshop with Michael Coleman – September 20th Workshop Information: Sept
Arts in the Hood with Madison Thomas – Sept. 16
Visit Redwood Studio 57 to register for our “Arts in the Hood” Talk with Director & Sisler Alumni Madison Thomas – Sept 16th Workshop Information: Sept 16th,
"What? You can do that in After Effects!" Workshop with CBC's Earl Cabuhat – Oct 7th
Visit Redwood Studio 57 to register for our “What? You can do that in After Effects!” Workshop with CBC’s Earl Cabuhat – Oct
Character Concept Design Workshop with Chris Darnbrough – Sept 29th
Visit Redwood Studio 57 to register for Chris Darnbrough’s Character Concept Design Workshop Workshop Information: September 29th Sisler’s Redwood Studio 57 Learn how the
2016 VFS – Sisler HS Scholarships
VFS – Sisler HS Horizon Scholarship The 2016 VFS – Sisler HS Horizon Scholarship goes to Janelle King. 2016 VFS – Sisler
Get a head start on your dream Creative Arts Career @ Sisler High School
Hope you enjoy our 100% student made (4 days to make) Sisler IDM 2016 promotional video! This is Winnipeg. A lot of cool
New VFS bound Sisler grads
Here is our 2016 VFS bound Sisler IDM grads: 3D animation & VFX – Ken & Janelle, Ritvick & Gerard – Film Production,
Attention IDM students … 60% Tuition Reduction
Receive a 60% Rebate on your eligible post-secondary tuition fees Start saving with the Manitoba Tuition Fee Income Tax Rebate By providing
Post-High Plans
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Sisler IDM promo video
Thank you to Ritvick and the Jacinto Bros for putting this together over the weekend. SISLER IDM from Digital Voices on Vimeo.
Award winning student
Another Sisler IDM success story Congratulations to my student Moises who finished as the runner up in the International “What’s Your Story” Video
That's all folks! Thank you VFS
That’s all folks! Thank you VFS Thank you VFS from Digital Voices on Vimeo.
VFS is Unreal – Game On Camp 2, Day 1
VFS is Unreal – Game On Camp 2, Day 1 Learning Outcomes: By the end of this workshop, you (the student)
Game On "Unreal Camp" Day 2
Day 2, this is Unreal Learning Outcomes: By the end of this workshop, you (the student) should be able to: Know and
Sisler Industry Talk & Hands on experience (grades 4-9)
Sisler Industry Talk & Hands on experience Battle Cards: A lesson in game design, feedback, and balancing. Lesson Plan: This workshop serves
Create UNREAL games at Game On – April 26-28
VFS intensive “Unreal” Game Design & Coding Workshop for Teens Schedule Tuesday April 26th Wednesday April 27th Thursday April 28th
VFS bound Spartans spend their last day at Sisler IDM mentoring students
Your Future is bright! VFS bound students Moises & Daniel spend their last day in Winnipeg at Sisler IDM with future VFS applicants.
Game On 2 & intensive VFS Game Design Workshop for Teens
Game On 2 & intensive VFS Game Design Workshop for Teens Participating Schools Stanley Knowles, Lansdowne, Andrew Mynarski, Meadows West, Isaac
Animator & Visual Effects artist Ben Sanders – March 23
Date: March 23rd, 2016 (10:30 am – 11:30 am) Location: Studio 57 at Sisler High School Presenter: Ben Sanders Workshop Objective: Ben’s portfolio Ben’s pathway
Sisler Animation students learned how to draw superheroes with artist Derek Brueckner
How to draw Superheroes with Derek Brueckner – March 14 Workshop Times: 9:00 am – 10:00 am CDT & 12:55 pm – 1:55 am CDT
Say hello to your dream job! – March 8th 9:00 am – 11:45 am
Say hello to your dream job. VFS is coming to Sisler on Tuesday, March 8th to showcase why their one-year, intensive and
2015 Student Media Projects (Digital Voices Class)
Here are some examples of the fantastic work done by our grade 11 & 12 students from semester 1. These media projects
What's Your Story Video Contest…win $10,000
More Details: https://whatsyourstory.trendmicro.com/video_contest/ The Basics: You must be 13 or over to enter this contest. If you’re under 18, you will need parental
Register for Post-Grad Programming at Sisler
If you have graduated (or are graduating) from high school? Are you interested in a career? Are you under the age of
2016-17 Course Registration Information
Elective Course Registration begins on March 3rd, 2016 Hey students, On March 3rd, students will be expected to register their course selections for
Winnipeg among the world's most intelligent communities, says New York think-tank
Winnipeg is among the world’s top seven most intelligent communities, according to New York-based Intelligent Community Forum. Sisler High School provided a major
Sisler students deliver Vine & A.R. workshops @ the National Media Literacy Week Conference
Sisler IDM students lead the way… 10 students from the Sisler High School Interactive Digital Media Program and 3 of our teachers
VFS Scholarships… One Sisler grad will qualify for up to a $19,000 scholarship
VFS GRADE 9-12 MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Sisler and VFS have established an educational media pathway. Identified Sisler High School course pathway applicable to the
Semester 2 Begins with a bang on Feb 8th!
Semester 2 begins on February 8th. Check out your IDM, Animation, Film, and Game Design courses online at: https://www.behance.net/digitalvoices Ryan Jarman from
It's a wrap. 2015-16 Digital Voices has concluded :)
Thanks to the best group of students ever! Hope you enjoyed our new approach to Digital Voices. It has been a blast
Sisler participating in the VFS Results in 30 with Animator Eric Luhta
Scheduled for Jan 21, 2016 Eric Luhta is a professional animator who has worked for top studios like Pixar Canada and Sony
Sisler IDM students are hoping their #MentalHealth STEM project will win the $50,000 Samsung Award
Sisler IDM students are hoping their Mental Health STEM project will win the $50,000 Samsung Award @SislerIDM is one of 55 semi-finalists in the #SamsungSolve contest for
Sisler IDM delivers inspiring Mental Health Awareness solutions in Samsung Canada's first-ever Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Challenge
We are a Semi-Finalist! Samsung’s STEM-based education challenge ignites student creativity and innovative thinking to solve real community-based challenges News Release Source
Vancouver Film School Named #1 Animation School in Canada!
Congratulations VFS on being named the #1 Animation school! We are so lucky to have you as a partner in Education! “If
Sound Design 101
Shane Rees teaches our students about Sound Design for Games, App, Animation & Film Presentation covers: What is a soundtrack? Dialog Production
VFS "Results in 30" Talk with Eric Luhta
VFS “Results in 30” Talk with Eric Luhta Talk to be held on: January 21st, 2016 VFS invites you and your students
Learning about Sound Design and Career Paths with VFS' Shane Rees
VFS Talk on “Careers in the Sound Design Industry” Date & Time: January 11, 10:00 Talk Theme: Exploration of careers in the Sound Design industry. Location: Live @
Q & A with Tripwire Media's Doug Darling
Today we were privileged to have Tripwire Media’s owner, Doug Darling, present to our students. Here is what his presentation covered: Part
Welcome Back … now what?
Welcome Back! Well here is what we need to know for January of 2016: FreedCamp …review phase 4 and plan for
Merry Christmas from Digital Voices class of 2015
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