© 2007 CG & Animation in Education DASP Workshop Michael Edmonds Educational Alchemy Unlimited...

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CG & Animation in EducationCG & Animation in Education

DASP WorkshopDASP Workshop

Michael EdmondsMichael EdmondsEducational Alchemy UnlimitedEducational Alchemy Unlimitedmichael@edalun.commichael@edalun.com

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CG and Animation Are Excellent Subjects for Teaching Both Aesthetics and Academics

Broad skill sets address many topics

Many vocational fields are in demand

Excellent for college prep

Student interest is huge at this rich intersection

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Broad Skill Sets Address a Large Body of Aesthetic and Academic Topics

Storyboarding

Modeling

Texturing

Lighting

Cameras

Animation

Rendering

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Rewarding Vocations and Jobs Demand is High

Non-Traditional(Vis/Sim, Tech/Sci and Design)

Interactive(Games and Simulation)

Broadcast

Film

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A Platform for Teaching Academics That CreatesArtists to Reveal Society’s Future Dreams

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CG & Animation Can Make the Theoretical Visible for the Artist and the Audience

Welcome to the World of the Not Yet Real…

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Students want to learn CG & Animation:Sublimate Their Desire for Teaching Academics

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An Excellent Subject for College Prep too! Engineering

Architecture

GIS

Science

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The Link Between These Artistic Disciplines and Academics is Well Established.

Industry research detailed the required skills for an entry level artist.

All these skills have been cross referenced to Academic Standards for science, math, language arts & technology

NCSESA, NCTM, NCTE, ITEA, etc.

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Adopt and Support CG and Animation in Your Curriculum; Emphasize the Academics to Truly Expand Your Student’s Potential

Broad skill sets address many topics

Vocational Potential is High

Excellent for College Prep

With Student interest, you’llfill your classes and teach themvaluable aesthetic and academicskills needed for society’s future.

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