American InterContinental University Hosts “Animation in Production Bootcamp”

American InterContinental University Hosts “Animation in Production Bootcamp”

Award-winning character animator Kiel Figgins leads two-day workshop

WESTON, Fla. – American InterContinental University (AIU) will host a two day “Animation in Production Bootcamp,” featuring award-winning character/creature animator Kiel Figgins, on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 2 to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the AIU campus, 2250 N. Commerce Parkway in Weston.

Figgins, a video game animator with NCSoft in Austin, Texas, specializes in 3-D animation, and is currently part of NCSoft’s ”creature team” that shapes and updates the multi-player, on-line action game Tabula Rasa™. He describes his favorite type of animation as “exaggerated realism, especially in the form of fast actions and acrobatics.”

The workshop is open to the public and is $25 per day or $40 for both days. Call 954-446-6119 or e-mail ttakach {at} aiufl(.)edu to sign up, or for more information. A model, rig and DVD will be provided to all workshop participants.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, September 30

Noon to 2 p.m.: video game lab open house

2 to 6 p.m. Animation in Production Workshop

* Introduction to animation pipelines
* Basic information about rigs and models
* Full walk circle, step by step
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Sunday, October 1

2 to 4 p.m. Animation in Production Workshop

* Advanced animation pipelines
* Advanced tips and tricks
* Advanced animation, step by step

AIU also will host a video game lab open house on Saturday, Sept. 30th from noon to 2 p.m. for all who are interested in pursuing a course of study in Game Design and Development.

“Providing workshops with top video animators and game designers from around the country is just one of the advantages that AIU has to offer our students and our community,” said Dean Tom Takach, School of Information Technology. “We have one of the most industry-current game design programs in Florida. Part of AIU’s philosophy is to provide hands-on instruction directly applicable to careers and we are thrilled to have Kiel Figgins as a guest instructor.”

The “Animation in Production Bootcamp” is sponsored by IGDA South Florida and ACMSIGGRAPH.

AIU South Florida is located at 2250, N. Commerce Parkway, Weston, Fla. 33326. For more information visit www.aiufl.edu or contact Dipa Patel at 954-446-6323. For more information on IGDA South Florida, please visit http://www.igda.org/miami/.

About American InterContinental University

Founded in 1970, AIU has continued to grow as a career-focused university, offering market-driven programs and a curriculum designed to prepare graduates for successful, rewarding careers. AIU offers bachelor’s degree programs in business administration, information technology, criminal justice, visual communication, media production, game design and development, interior design and fashion marketing and design. Master’s degree programs include business administration, informational technology and education in instructional technology. American InterContinental University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees. This umbrella accreditation includes the following branch campuses of the University: AIU-Buckhead; AIU-Dunwoody; AIU-South Florida; AIU-London; AIU-Houston; AIU-Los Angeles; AIU-Online (originating in Illinois); and American University-Dubai. AIU South Florida is located in Weston. For more information call 1-866-AIU-GRAD (1-866-248-4723) or visit http://www.aiufl.edu.