{"id":18414,"date":"2020-12-07T13:09:36","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T13:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/dyw20\/?p=18414"},"modified":"2020-12-07T13:09:36","modified_gmt":"2020-12-07T13:09:36","slug":"blairgowrie-high-school-virtual-work-placement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/dyw20\/2020\/12\/07\/blairgowrie-high-school-virtual-work-placement\/","title":{"rendered":"Blairgowrie High School Virtual Work Placement"},"content":{"rendered":"

One week Virtual Work Experience in Visual Effects and Animation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Blairgowrie High School has teamed up with legendary visual effects (VFX) company Industrial Light and Magic founded by George Lucas to create the special effects for Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter etc. to provide their S3 learners with a unique week long virtual work experience.<\/p>\n

In an action-packed five-day programme, some of ILM\u2019s London-based animators and artists will lead a series of virtual lessons, giving students an insight into working in the VFX industry.<\/p>\n

The overarching aim of the project is to give learners at rural schools like Blairegowrie unique insight into the work and careers within the VFX industry and at the same time to develop their IT, creativity and employability skills.<\/p>\n

Melissa Lawrence, DYW Officer at Blairgowrie worked with Amy Blackwell from ILM to set up a 5 day programme which provides learners with the opportunity to engage in a wide range of VFX related workshops such as:<\/p>\n

\u2022 VFX Overview of pipeline
\n\u2022 Intro to Storytelling
\n\u2022 Intro to Art Department
\n\u2022 What is Mood Board
\n\u2022 Intro to Production 101
\n\u2022 Intro to DMS Modelling
\n\u2022 Intro to FX
\n\u2022 Intro to Animation
\n\u2022 Intro to R&D
\n\u2022 Intro to Lighting
\n\u2022 Intro to Layout
\n\u2022 Intro to Compositing\/Paint
\n\u2022 Intro to Texture
\n\u2022 Get to know TV<\/p>\n

What will learners gain from the experience?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 They will experience what it\u2019s like working in the VFX industry.
\n\u2022 Gain knowledge of the VFX pipeline and how different departments work and
\nOperate.
\n\u2022 Meet an array of artists and animators from various departments across the
\nCompany.
\n\u2022 They will take part in interactive individual and group activities throughout the week that give an insight into our work and what a career in animation and VFX involves.
\n\u2022 They will have the chance to create a storyboard and present their work for feedback before branching out into an area of interest (from design through to coding and production).
\n\u2022 Hear from senior and junior staff about their roles and routes into the industry.
\n\u2022 Understand more about our support departments such as HR, Training, Talent and Recruitment.
\n\u2022 Be encouraged to do research during the week (either independently or in small teams).<\/p>\n

This experience is suited for learners that are:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 team players
\n\u2022 hard working
\n\u2022 keen to try new things
\n\u2022 interested in one or more of the following: Art & Design, Engineering, Coding\/Maths, Computer Science<\/p>\n

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What skills\/experience will learners gain:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Understanding how a business operates
\n\u2022 Communication and presentation skills
\n\u2022 Problem solving
\n\u2022 Professional etiquette
\n\u2022 Time management and confidence<\/p>\n

How is this Virtual Work Placement experience structured?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Learners will work for a 5 days of timetable (9.45 \u2013 15.30) to engage in online sessions delivered by mentors form ILM and supported by school staff.
\n\u2022 After a serious of introductory workshops, learners are able to choose an area of personal interest to work in teams of 5 on a set project.
\n\u2022 The outcomes of the project will be presented to ILM at the end of the week and feedback will be provide to pupils by company representatives.
\n\u2022 Pupils will also have the opportunity to meet with junior talents including graduates and runners. Discussion will be centred on their experience and career pathways in the industry.<\/p>\n

What equipment is required?
\n\u2022 Notepad (for notetaking)
\n\u2022 Plain paper\/ sketchbook
\n\u2022 Pens\/pencils
\n\u2022 1 x desktop machine per student (ipad, PC, laptop with internet access)<\/p>\n

Other things to note:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Students will need to have online access at 9:45am – 3:30pm each day for the majority of the placement.
\n\u2022 It is recommend to have one camera on throughout the placement working hours so we have visibility of the whole classroom (like we would have in person). During team discussions, we encourage all team members to be visible on the video call on the device of choice (ipad or laptop). This is to ensure everyone gets the best possible experience throughout their virtual placement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

One week Virtual Work Experience in Visual Effects and Animation Blairgowrie High School has teamed up with legendary visual effects (VFX) company Industrial Light and Magic founded by George Lucas to create the special effects for Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter etc. to provide their S3 learners with a unique week long virtual work experience. In an action-packed five-day programme, some of ILM\u2019s London-based animators and artists will lead<\/p>\n

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