Monday, May 18, 2009

Scholarship Grants at the ARTimation Juried Show

By Rick Amorey

Come October 29, the Illinois Institute of Art-Shaumburg will once again host the Annual ARTimation Festival. A relatively young tradition that dates back to 1999, the event presents an opportunity for students and alumni to show off the fruits of their labor on the big screen. From its humbled beginnings, the show has evolved into a juried digital arts festival.

Watch as the field of animation's best new young talents competes for a chance to be included in the show by the jury. The show expects to get in more than 3000 people from around the country today. It will show off the work of students who are currently enrolled as well as works from recent graduates in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program. Of course, this is all about those who majored in Media Arts and Animation, Game art and Design, Web Design and Interactive Media Design, Digital Filmmaking and Video Production, as well as Visual Effects and Motion Graphics.

The judges in the jury are from some of the most prestigious companies. Some of the names are phuzz entertainment, AREA 51, Digital Domain, Walt Disney Feature Animation, Cartoon Network, and Cryptic Studios. There are sponsors around and are commonly found in the ranks of various software and hardware designers.

Prizes vary for each category, but be sure to check out the scholarship grants that some divisions hold. Anyone can benefit greatly from a scholarship, and vying for one can be an inspiration all on its own. There will also be giveaways of the Adobe Creative Suite, which will enhance your animating experience.

Start preparing your portfolio for your submission to the ARTimation and be ready for the 29th of October! It's never too early; the best ideas may come when you least expect them, but it takes dedication and patience to animate it. You never know, you may even win one of the scholarship prizes. - 23812

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