Is anyone else here attending the Art Institute of Vancouver or one of their alumni? You can find me puttering around the Renfrew Campus in the Digital Film and Video Diploma program.
hmmm makes me wonder if you ever pop by the mcdonalds there XD
Just once cause I found the 10% discount my ID gets on their food is practically worthless now thanks to HST :P
haha thats true, but 10% discount is still 2% tax rofl,
WOOO *flails* PRAX! staight up gansta.
that would be profesional recording arts deploma and every body but me and a few other people in the program are rappers (raper? I don't know... poeple that rap with rap music) X3
Awesome! What quarter are you in?
Well all, I am graduating from Ai this month to head out into the world of film. In March, we had an Ai Mini Furmeet and I found there were four of us at this school. Will there be any furs still around after MooBear and myself are gone in a couple of weeks?
Am not in A.I. sadly...Am in another Media arts institute called VanArts. :I
I think I'm the only fur there. Lawl..
JestersKing graduated from the culinary campus back in May. Thats the one on Granville, downtown. I'm surprised he didnt post here himself when the topic first came up. I guess he didn't see it.
I'm at AI (hey! They are getting sued! :D Cuz AI are such money grubbing TARDS. Yaaaay! Want more info? ask and i'll attempt to find the stuff about it. lol. Doesn't surprise me though. )
I'm in the web design program, 6 months left! (I honestly don't feel i've gotten much out of these courses though :/ Which sucks. But i was pretty much forced into school. Don't get me wrong, love coding, love learning it, but its not really the learning environment for me i guess. -whoknows!- )
You can normally find me in the caff (omnom gunna make me broke chicken ceasar wraps but they SO GOOD), class 169,170, or upstairs.. whatsit. 196? XD
Everyone is welcome to attend the portfolio show Thursday September 22. I will be upstairs in room 204 from 3-6pm.
hmmm.. I might make it out to that, I could catch up with some of my old chefs too.
22nd, first day of R. I won't be there T_T I'll be in Seattle!
: Temrin link=topic=2149.msg58806quote author=JestersKing link=topic=2149.msg58803#msg58803 date=1316108043]
22nd, first day of R. I won't be there T_T I'll be in Seattle!
And hence why I won't be in Seattle :P
: JestersKing September 15, 2011, 11:34:03 -06:00
hmmm.. I might make it out to that, I could catch up with some of my old chefs too.
I be clear, I mean the Renfrew campus, not the culinary campus downtown.
: Univaded Fox September 16, 2011, 12:17:07 -06:00
And hence why I won't be in Seattle :P
I be clear, I mean the Renfrew campus, not the culinary campus downtown.
:P
Hey! I'm a fur and at AI! I'm in GAD... going into 3rd quarter... the only GAD student left in my quarter still taking full course load >.<
edit: Just remembered people might not know what GAD is.... Game Design for the win!
That's great to hear! Have you been able to inject anything furry into your work?
: xeneros September 17, 2011, 09:59:33 -06:00
Hey! I'm a fur and at AI! I'm in GAD... going into 3rd quarter... the only GAD student left in my quarter still taking full course load >.<
edit: Just remembered people might not know what GAD is.... Game Design for the win!
Theres so many more furs then expected at AI!
We should organized another Furry meetup at school :D
Or near it even. Could always go to lunch at the Mcdonalds (meet outside it. or in the parking lot of the school.)
: Temrin September 18, 2011, 04:39:20 -06:00
Theres so many more furs then expected at AI!
We should organized another Furry meetup at school :D
Or near it even. Could always go to lunch at the Mcdonalds (meet outside it. or in the parking lot of the school.)
Yeah that'd be cool!
: Univaded Fox September 18, 2011, 04:24:15 -06:00
That's great to hear! Have you been able to inject anything furry into your work?
Unfortunately not. I dont think i get character modeling and so far we've only done environment modeling and in perspective we just drew buildings... but I hope to later on.
: Univaded Fox September 15, 2011, 11:26:33 -06:00
Everyone is welcome to attend the portfolio show Thursday September 22. I will be upstairs in room 204 from 3-6pm.
How will i know which one you are if I go?
: xeneros September 18, 2011, 07:52:11 -06:00
How will i know which one you are if I go?
I'll be the only one with green fox fur on my portfolio ;)
: Univaded Fox September 21, 2011, 10:58:54 -06:00
I'll be the only one with green fox fur on my portfolio ;)
Awesome!
So... so I just re-stumbled across this thread while doing a search for other VAI furs, because yes, as of a few days ago, I am now an Art Institute fur.
: MrTerrible October 06, 2011, 04:31:33 -06:00
So... so I just re-stumbled across this thread while doing a search for other VAI furs, because yes, as of a few days ago, I am now an Art Institute fur.
Oh boy. Welcome to the wonderful world of AI. XD /sarcasm???
What are you taking?
I'm taking Web Design. First week of Post-ed hasn't been to terrible yet, thankfully... :P
: MrTerrible October 06, 2011, 06:06:14 -06:00
I'm taking Web Design. First week of Post-ed hasn't been to terrible yet, thankfully... :P
Ah, same field as me. Its pretty good at the beginning i gotta admit. I flew through it since most of the courses i already knew XD
Are you taking the foundation courses as well or no?
I am, because I couldn't be bothered to create a portfolio at the time. First term is essentially just a refresher of all the things I should know already. :P
: MrTerrible October 08, 2011, 12:19:04 -06:00
I am, because I couldn't be bothered to create a portfolio at the time. First term is essentially just a refresher of all the things I should know already. :P
Ahaha i felt the same way. Though, i honestly had no idea HOW to create a portfolio. Not like they teach you that in highschool. Least not in mine lol.
Nice! Anyone here doing a vfx/3d program?
: Temrin October 08, 2011, 03:29:32 -06:00
Ahaha i felt the same way. Though, i honestly had no idea HOW to create a portfolio. Not like they teach you that in highschool. Least not in mine lol.
Ugg... my high school did nothing to help really. We had a career councillor who was supposed to stop by and help with those things once every other week in Grade 11 and 12, but I'm pretty sure he only showed up half a dozen times in those two years. :|
: MrTerrible October 09, 2011, 02:38:12 -06:00
...We had a career councillor who was supposed to stop by and help ...I'm pretty sure he only showed up half a dozen times in those two years. :|
I wouldn't put much faith in the advice of a person who's career choice was a career counselor. Especially if he sucks at it. My career counselor told me I should be a doctor. (No bio courses, no interest in the medical field, pre accepted to tradeschool). Ya, do your own research and you'll be much better off.
: squashNstretch October 10, 2011, 01:39:51 -06:00
I wouldn't put much faith in the advice of a person who's career choice was a career counselor. Especially if he sucks at it. My career counselor told me I should be a doctor. (No bio courses, no interest in the medical field, pre accepted to tradeschool). Ya, do your own research and you'll be much better off.
Thats funny; when I was in highschool, there were plenty of spokesmen/girls from AI that were convincing students to join their school and pay the 40,000$+ tuition. When you're a kid, its not like MONEY is a necessity, right? Money was the last thing that the students were thinking about.
I thought I would go to AI but, meh, I rather go to school for Psychology.
Ah... I didn't know they were sending rep's to highschools now. I guess that makes sense, but it feels shady to me. Schools like AI, Vanarts, VFS etc are very good at 'selling the dream'. It's easy to make movies and videogames look cool compared to traditional academics. The price of those places are ridiculous now, and it takes years of industry experience and some solid commitment to get to decent a decent salary. Saying all that right now is a great time to be in visual effects/animation etc with all the companies that are ramping up/coming to town. I know for a fact that a ton of companies in Vancouver are struggling to fill seats. That's great for us :)
Are you at AI now or did you make the jump to Psychology?
: squashNstretch October 08, 2011, 04:02:11 -06:00
Nice! Anyone here doing a vfx/3d program?
I'm not but I'm in game art and design and our programs cross over all the time.
: xeneros October 11, 2011, 02:46:02 -06:00
I'm not but I'm in game art and design and our programs cross over all the time.
How do you like it? I always found AI to be a bit of a roll of the dice with instructors and classmates so Im curious what it's like these days
: squashNstretch October 11, 2011, 07:49:18 -06:00
How do you like it? I always found AI to be a bit of a roll of the dice with instructors and classmates so Im curious what it's like these days
I love it. I have been to quite a few schools and this is by far the best I've come across so far. My teachers have so far been pretty awesome and it definitely teaches you a lot. Also you make friends instantly with everyone in your class so that's cool too.
That's awesome. Back when I was in school I was lucky to be in a friendly class. The class ahead and behind me were all pretty anti-social. None of those guys were willing to share knowledge or tricks. I'm still good buddies with a few people I graduated with. It's a good thing that you are in a social crew, Vancouver and the industry is SMALL.
: squashNstretch October 11, 2011, 11:25:10 -06:00
That's awesome. Back when I was in school I was lucky to be in a friendly class. The class ahead and behind me were all pretty anti-social. None of those guys were willing to share knowledge or tricks. I'm still good buddies with a few people I graduated with. It's a good thing that you are in a social crew, Vancouver and the industry is SMALL.
That's what I hear, don't piss anyone off because chances are you'll run into them again. I think people just like me in general though, I usually get people talking.
Haha, I'm sure you'll do just fine. Maybe I'll even bump into you one day... (Well, if you ever cross that deadly gap over to live action O0
: squashNstretch October 13, 2011, 09:27:42 -06:00
Haha, I'm sure you'll do just fine. Maybe I'll even bump into you one day... (Well, if you ever cross that deadly gap over to live action O0
What do you mean by live action? What industry are you in?
Ah, I do visual effects. I'm a 3d guy on the movies side of our business
Ah, okay, cool. I liked the teachers I had who worked in film. My uncle works in film as well.
:3 I want to go to it or some kind of art school in a year or two
Gotta finish school first >.>
: Amylith-aeonfox October 23, 2011, 09:10:30 -06:00
:3 I want to go to it or some kind of art school in a year or two
Gotta finish school first >.>
I wont honestly suggest you go to AI. Too many disgruntled students getting ripped off. When there are groups of students this quarter creating collaborative complaint letters to the administration about.. well MANY things. Especially considering they pretty much will ignore you when you make complaints. (a bunch of students, including myself were in an experimental class last quarter and it was a complete waste of our time. Many of us sent in formal complaints about it to the administration and they told each of us, that no one else had complained. Lovely thing about schools, word spreads. :3 We all found out they were ignoring us lol.
So i suggest grabbing input from a bunch of students or previous students before settling on a school.
Dx that sucks I'll watch out for that then
Thanks for warning me
: Amylith-aeonfox October 23, 2011, 09:10:30 -06:00
:3 I want to go to it or some kind of art school in a year or two
Gotta finish school first >.>
I'd say it really depends on what you want to do. For example... the art institute is the best school for game design in Vancouver period. It's ranked #4 in North America for game design and is the only one in the top ten that isn't a full university, also pretty much all the teachers are working, or have worked in the local industry so you get really good information, especially if you ask your instructors questions. I don't know about the other programs at the school, they seem to have a good fashion program... but yeah... like anyone should do, make sure to research all the different schools for what you want to do.
in lue of Xeneros' post, yeah. Some courses are better then others at AI. Right now the web design students are kinda getting screwed in some aspects. But most of the Game Design students seem to be liking it. So yeah, depends on what you want. -nodsnods-
All the teacher are working, so yes, they CAN give you good info if you ask the right questions. Theres a few teachers that go above and beyond, but only a few. They really want to help you. Most (in the web design course) seem to act like they are just babysitting you :/
Okay
Yeah I wanted to do something in drawing like character design or something but I'm not sure what kind of courses there would be for that :/
There are some at AI as far as i know. I think they are linked to 3D modeling though. I think.
Ah, ya... it's always a bit of a roll of the dice with all the schools. VFS had issues with recent grads teaching the main course back in the day but it's much different now I believe. In the interest of full disclosure I will admit that I have taught at AI and VFS. I was talking with some friends this past weekend about it actually. One of my buddies is currently teaching a lazy group at a "rival school." It's funny when you have a class full of students: Half take it super seriously and make a point of going the extra mile for their assignments, and the other half treat it like an extension of highschool. They half-ass the assignments and generally don't give a damn. They don't seem to realize that they will one day be working with the instructors! Case in point, I had an ex-student come in for an interview at a studio I was at once. Once the interview was over I gave my boss the heads up that he... "wouldn't be my first choice" for a hire. It may seem like a dick move, but I don't think anyone wants to work next to anyone that half-asses it. I could be wrong, but isn't the game industry is 10 times as stressful as tv/film?
On schools, I've heard really good things about Cap lately. Thinktank is decent for games. Lostboys is a wildcard but the owner is one of the who's-who in Vancouver for Visual effects. VanArts is also a wild card; They have some top instructors but I can't honestly say I've ever worked with a VanArts grad. Am I missing any? Anyway... when in doubt, check your instructors IMDB ;)
also, just to extend a hand to anyone who might be having a rough time.
IF you have problems or complaints, feel free to note me the following info:
Real Name: (if you want us to put your name in the signature of the thing.)
Program(s)/Class(es): classes you have complaints about. (or monetary issues with AI.)
Course: (GAD/WIMF/etc)
Email: gmail, since were using a google doc for the letter writing/collaborating. If you do not have one and do not want to make one. Let me know. I can ask if i can show you guys it VIA a separate file thats open to all. You'd not be able to dynamically add anything though.
not trying to be a debbie downer. Just figure i'd extend a hand to anyone who might be experiencing issues. Not all courses seem to have problems with the classes or teachers. but WIMF students are definitely feeling the brunt end of things.
anyways, continue on :3
: Amylith-aeonfox October 24, 2011, 05:56:49 -06:00
Okay
Yeah I wanted to do something in drawing like character design or something but I'm not sure what kind of courses there would be for that :/
They teach character design in the modeling program. I know a lot of people in that program, it sounds really good if you are really into art. You do a lot of drawing early on and move into more 3D stuff as you move through, as well you do some sculpture, like clay models of monsters and stuff. They make lots of cool stuff and I have had some of those teachers and the one's I have had are awesome.
I've had a little trouble with my scheduel but it's for reasons that are kind of beyond anyone's control... ie flux of ppl coming into the school caused my quarter to be tiny but quarter after to be large and so I have to take a kind of jumble of courses from all over the map because after 2 quarters a lot of people drop... actually it's one of the really good things about the game design programs... people who are there just as an extention of highschool tend to drop out by the end of the 3rd quarter so you usually don't have to deal with unmotivated people.
But yeah... I'm a bit screwed because I only had 8 game design students in my quarter... 3 dropped... 2 are taking a lessened course load... and 2 left for a quarter.... so I'm the only person truely in my quarter. It has it's advantages though as well because it means that I get to take some more advanced stuff first and I might be able to have a bunch of modeling students and animation students during my pre production and production courses and no competition over ideas... but I'll have to see what they do... I'll probably end up either in the quarter ahead or the quarter behind.
Do you guys in game design actually build games? Is there any programming, or is it a lot of design/3d stuff? Is there any business side to the course? (Pitches, getting clients, marketing/promoting projects etc) I'm really curious how things are done 'on the other side'.
: squashNstretch October 25, 2011, 08:26:48 -06:00
Do you guys in game design actually build games? Is there any programming, or is it a lot of design/3d stuff? Is there any business side to the course? (Pitches, getting clients, marketing/promoting projects etc) I'm really curious how things are done 'on the other side'.
Well... there are like... 4-6 programs under the "Game Design" heading... I am in Game Art and Design and we learn everything. We start with some perspective drawing, modeling, board game design and early programming... we move up to documentation for design, more programming, more modeling and animation, editing, rudimentary audio, and level design... twards the 4th or 5th quarter there's prototyping and then pre-production where you are coming up with the idea for a game and the beginnings of a game. In the production class you get a team of people from the modeling program, animation program and programming program and other game art and design students. If you can fight through bugs, bad management and other such things, then the game should be finished by the time you grad.
: Temrin October 25, 2011, 01:01:10 -06:00Not all courses seem to have problems with the classes or teachers. but WIMF students are definitely feeling the brunt end of things.
Well now, doesn't that just make me look forward to next term... :P
So far I don't have any complaints, but I'm still in fundamentals, so this term is nothing web-specific. Care to clarify on your statement? As an überfreshman, knowing what sort of horrible things might be in store for me could be helpful.
: MrTerrible October 27, 2011, 01:46:25 -06:00
Well now, doesn't that just make me look forward to next term... :P
So far I don't have any complaints, but I'm still in fundamentals, so this term is nothing web-specific. Care to clarify on your statement? As an überfreshman, knowing what sort of horrible things might be in store for me could be helpful.
Classes that are, "we pay the teacher to babysit us" classes. Classes that could be merged together, topics that are important and were not getting. Money for books and whatnot when we never receive any books what so ever that quarter. Also there are teachers who tell you completely different things then all the rest of the teachers, not to mention against common sense. Classes where the teacher is the only one available to teach it and doesn't know anything about it. You get forced into classes you don't have the per-requesits for. etc.
This doesn't happen every quarter. But the further in you get, the more fucked up your schedule gets because of less students, teachers and classroom schedules being convoluted, etc. Its not as bad as i'm making it sound above. But its good to be prepared so you can deal with them when they come.
Well, I'll definitely keep my eyes peeled to see if any of those problems surface. Like I said, since I'm still in fundamentals this term, there's no problems, really; but seeing as there is a grand total of three WIMF students, I wouldn't be surprised if there were problems down the line. :P
: MrTerrible October 28, 2011, 10:07:15 -06:00
Well, I'll definitely keep my eyes peeled to see if any of those problems surface. Like I said, since I'm still in fundamentals this term, there's no problems, really; but seeing as there is a grand total of three WIMF students, I wouldn't be surprised if there were problems down the line. :P
More will come in the following terms, and thats what gets things all turned around. Accommodation those students and costing the school as less money as possible (so making you guys shuffle your courses around) Theres also students who do not take fundamentals courses, so you might get a few more in with you guys next quarter. Never know.
: Temrin October 28, 2011, 10:26:08 -06:00
More will come in the following terms, and thats what gets things all turned around. Accommodation those students and costing the school as less money as possible (so making you guys shuffle your courses around) Theres also students who do not take fundamentals courses, so you might get a few more in with you guys next quarter. Never know.
What program you guys in again?
Web Design
I'm late to the party with this thread but I'm half way through my first quarter at the Renfrew campus! I'm taking Animation Art & Design. You may be able to spot me on campus every tues/wed/thurs :o
Is everyone MAG here?
WIMF here (Web design)
Hope your first quarter is going well Kappy :3
I've got early morning class on Tuesday. Not sure if i'd see ya unless you've got the same~
My first quarter has been AMAZING. I'm already sad that it's going to end eventually.
Also I'm there bright and early on Tuesdays too! Around the west side of the building on the upper floor. I have class with John Wong... he's the only thing that gets me there so early >.>
Oh nice! I'm the classroom just to the left of the Cafeteria/Art store (if you are coming out of the caf.) 169 i believe. :3
Are you in fundamentals courses right now or no?
Send me a note here if you want to meet up! :D It'd be awesome to meet you in person. I apologize before hand if i'm a bit shy. XD
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On another note, are we still planning another meetup guys
I'm not MAG either, I'm GAD, I'm quarter 3 and I'm also at school early on Tuesdays but down the other hall doing Documentation with Scott.
Did anyone other than myself go to Indie3? I should have mentioned this earlier >.<
I've been so busy with finals that i've not really had the time to do anything right now XD So no, i missed Indie3
Now that the first quarter is wrapping up, I can say that—so far—post-secondary is way better than high school. :P
And I'm actually looking forward to next quarter, where the courses will actually reflect the field of study I'm getting into.
I was always curious haha went to howl and saw 2 Ai goers made me chuckle cause i knew one of them.
btw 10th quarter MAG if you see a 6'8" dude in a black fedora that would be me, or juggling cause i get bored :P
feel free to say hi ^^
Glad to hear you had a good quarter MrTerrible! :D
Ceowolf: I've probably seen you before XD fedora and juggling randomly rings a bell. XD
But yeah. Me: Short blond chick, most of the time wearing glasses and a big baggy black hoodie. Always carrying around a REALLY tattered backpack/purse (its just a purse thats like a mini backpack. i hate purses. XD Aha.)
A random sort of unrelated comment, from that AI where do you guys usually get nomz?
Cafeteria, mcdonalds, subway.
lol I think I know why he might have asked that question. xD
: H u nn Y December 17, 2011, 02:41:09 -07:00
lol I think I know why he might have asked that question. xD
who knows *awesome face* :birdy:
also... aw after a few hints you still didn't catch on~ well your buddy did :3
It was a valid question so i answered. Didn't think it had some ulterior motives to it. I dont normally leave the school for noms. XD So. lol :P I dunno what he's planning.
: Temrin December 20, 2011, 02:42:11 -07:00
It was a valid question so i answered. Didn't think it had some ulterior motives to it. I dont normally leave the school for noms. XD So. lol :P I dunno what he's planning.
:-3
I agree, post secondary, especially a good one is way better than secondary!
I eat at Mcdonalds, Freshslice or Cafeteria.
I don't know that there is much that would distinguish me on a day to day basis, I'm a long haired male usually with a pony tail, sometimes wear a hat and a scarf, usually talking to someone from one of my classes and sometimes go to open lab and caf.
We should all meet up at lunch one day this quarter!
Definitely a good idea :3
I'd love to have another meetup ^^
lol I would join in, but i don't think i would be able to make it~ well unless its a day off or something
Yay, good to see that there is still furry life at Ai!
If you happen to be in the film program, remember this: The head of the film program LOVES mascots ;)
Well, my schedule for this term seems to be morning and night on monday, tuesday and wed off, thursday evening friday and sat morning... I also live like... 10 blocks away from the school... so I could meet any lunch time really...
Well, how does thursday at lunch sound for anyone? No one has posted in a week so i figured I should try picking a time and see what happens.
: Ceowolf December 16, 2011, 01:59:29 -07:00
6'8" dude in a black fedora that would be me, or juggling cause i get bored :P
Alternatively, a 6'4" dude in a black fedora would be me :)
: xenerosWell, how does thursday at lunch sound for anyone?
I dont actually have school on Thursdays this term, but I
do only live two blocks away now...
: MrTerrible January 11, 2012, 01:42:32 -07:00
Alternatively, a 6'4" dude in a black fedora would be me :)
I dont actually have school on Thursdays this term, but I do only live two blocks away now...
Well.. this Thursday looks like no one other than you might show and I don't have class until 6:30 anyways... so, do you have class on mondays?
Hehe, I don't actually! :P
Tuesday morning, Wednesday&Friday afternoon, and all day Saturday. But like I said, I live two blocks (well, four, technically) away and thus as long as I can spare myself 5 minutes for a short walk, there's no problem for me walking to school, or nearby places, whenever is most convenient for other people.
Yeah i probably wont be able to make it. and if i do, it wont be for long. I have class at 1:30. So if i'm up and ready and no snags in the morning i might be able to make it to meet up in the cafe or something.
But i honestly dont know D: -mornings are always fickle and i dont get up most mornings until 10:30-11 anyways.-
But if you see a short girl wearing black, with blond hair, with these on: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7056542/ (http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7056542/) walking by the cafe. thats me! my class is the one right across from the art store :3
Okay, well lets meet in the Cafe for lunch on Monday howabouts just to meet each other at least. Uh... I will wear a purple scarf and a houndstooth grey cap so that you can find me.
I wont be able to make it this coming Monday. I have a previously arranged meetup with a client. Sorry D:
Guess what you guys I got accepted xD
On the day I was going to apply to another school oddly but anyways I'll be in 3D modelling for games and animation :3 so yeah I'm looking forward to meeting everyone there
Congrats! Be prepared to get little sleep! (or at least, so i've heard from other 3D and game design students) XD
I'm guessing you start in April?
: xeneros January 13, 2012, 12:04:42 -07:00
Okay, well lets meet in the Cafe for lunch on Monday howabouts just to meet each other at least. Uh... I will wear a purple scarf and a houndstooth grey cap so that you can find me.
Eh, I should be able to walk over on Monday.
By lunch I assume you mean 12:30?
I am tall and always wear a black fedora, which is usually enough to go by in most situations, but apparently not anymore (thanks a lot, Ceowolf).
Since I only have one other article of clothing that would cause me to stand out (and it's the only thing I'm too chicken to wear in public), I'll probably just be carrying around the black leather man-purse I normally have on me these days. You know it's me if it has a vibrant, green frog and a colourful, stringy craft hanging from a zipper. :P
: Temrin January 14, 2012, 01:46:52 -07:00
Congrats! Be prepared to get little sleep! (or at least, so i've heard from other 3D and game design students) XD
I'm guessing you start in April?
No I think I start in august xD maybe though I'm not sure when I grad exactly
Aaah a couple quarters from now then. Cool~ Well i'll be graduated by then~
Good luck with your courses though :3
: Amylith-aeonfox January 14, 2012, 02:50:13 -07:00
No I think I start in august xD maybe though I'm not sure when I grad exactly
Cool, well, little sleep is a possibility. This quarter for me is like that. I have a lot of friends in the Modeling program, from what I hear color theory is not fun but once you get past that it's all fun courses but still a lot of work, kind of like my program. Life drawing in particular I heard a lot about both in the fact that it was a huge amount of drawing but also people going and sitting in classes to get more experience.
: MrTerrible January 14, 2012, 03:06:39 -07:00
Eh, I should be able to walk over on Monday.
By lunch I assume you mean 12:30?
I am tall and always wear a black fedora, which is usually enough to go by in most situations, but apparently not anymore (thanks a lot, Ceowolf).
Since I only have one other article of clothing that would cause me to stand out (and it's the only thing I'm too chicken to wear in public), I'll probably just be carrying around the black leather man-purse I normally have on me these days. You know it's me if it has a vibrant, green frog and a colourful, stringy craft hanging from a zipper. :P
Awesome, well at least I will get to meet one person! Stringy craft sounds like something I might've seen before, so I'll be looking for that and a fedora!
Yeah I'm looking forward to the life drawing classes :D I have a question when do the fall courses start? Because that's when I start I wasn't sure if it was June or august
But I forgot to try to get in the school housing xD so I have to do that now oops
(though it's a bit expensive I think Dx)
Though it's too bad you'll be gone temrin ;n; another person I missed meeting
Ugg... school housing is so expensive. Finding places nearby is hard though. D:
I was actually living in south-west Vancouver for my first term. :P
Yeah. dont bother with student housing. its all money you'll owe the government if your on loans. Its so expensive. :/
I'm living 10 minutes away from the school by car, there is 4 of us, and its about $325 a person. That includes all utils cept internet. Which, is only about $14 a person.
So if you can afford it, or have a part time job/savings then you can get lucky. If you dont have a job/savings then student housing will have to do. You'll just owe the government more money if your on loans.
My mate was living in student housing and for where he was living, a 2 bedroom, with 4 people living in it (not even your own personal space!), it was still around 800 each person! Unbelievable!!!!
Fall quarter? October. October-Dec: Fall quarter. Jan-March: Winter Quarter. April-June: Spring Quarter. July-September: Summer quarter.
Yeah I know ;n; but I've no job so it's got to I guess even if it's really expensive
I don't mind having to take student loans if my native band won't help me but it's annoying a bit because renting somewhere else would be a lot cheaper but I don't think I could use a student loan to pay that xD
:3 thanks for the quarter info the info I got just said fall xD unless there was more in an email...hm
Well, one of my roommates is my mates old roommate from his student housing. He convinced the government to pay for his housing here, which is not in student housing.
he pretty much told them "Well, what would you rather do? waste 800 a month on a horrible living situation in student housing, or give me half that to live in a place with my own room, where i can do the best with my education and have a good environment and be able to learn and pay back student loans better when i'm done school?" they were like "oh... yeah. ok." so they are paying for him to live here XD
Yeah, I live a ten minute walk from the school in my own 1 bedroom suite and I'm paying the same amount as you would pay for student housing sharing a single room with someone. I'd look into what is allowed under the student loans thing because it doesn't seem worth it. Most of my friends who go to the school live farther away, like maple ridge... I only knew one person in student housing and they dropped out.
Okay I'll look into that thanks
Now to convince the loan people to pay for my rent xD
Well, meeting one person is good... but meeting more people would be better! When is everyone able to meet up?
: Amylith-aeonfox January 14, 2012, 01:35:27 -07:00
Guess what you guys I got accepted xD
: Temrin January 14, 2012, 01:46:52 -07:00
Congrats! Be prepared to get little sleep!
Yeeeeeh sleep... What is this sleep you speak of? Only ting close I know is zombie mode or caffeine mode.
: MrTerrible January 14, 2012, 03:06:39 -07:00
I am tall and always wear a black fedora, which is usually enough to go by in most situations, but apparently not anymore (thanks a lot, Ceowolf).
Muwaha win >:3 If it helps I have a black trench too but I tend not to wear it when I'm wandering around the school.
: xeneros January 23, 2012, 08:47:55 -07:00
Well, meeting one person is good... but meeting more people would be better! When is everyone able to meet up?
I have class on Monday evening and Saturday morning afternoon. I'm generally early and hang around the cafe or halls on Monday, and depending on whats going on I sometimes hang around after class Saturday.
: Ceowolf January 28, 2012, 09:21:11 -07:00
Muwaha win >:3 If it helps I have a black trench too but I tend not to wear it when I'm wandering around the school.
Bah! That doesnt help at all! Mostly because I have a very dark blue trench coat I occasionally wear. :P
okay one more question hopefully i wont need to ask to many more but when does third quarter start forme if i start in october/fall? sadly i need to know for the housing application because my aunt demanded that i stay there ;n;
Well, each quarter is three months, so if you start in October...... then July?
T'would be the start of the summer quarter.
Alright thanks
Well, if anyone plays LoL and doesn't mind pulling all nighters... I have been doing work and playing almost every week so if you are at the school late on a tuesday or thursday I might be around.
: Amylith-aeonfox February 02, 2012, 10:19:30 -07:00
okay one more question hopefully i wont need to ask to many more but when does third quarter start forme if i start in october/fall? sadly i need to know for the housing application because my aunt demanded that i stay there ;n;
everything goes in 3 month increments of 11weeks of class 2 weeks off
beginning of January - mid March / beginning of April - mid June /beginning of July - mid September / beginning of October - mid December
so i believe to answer your question, from start October, third quarter start would be the beginning of April generally on the first Monday of the month.
EVERYONE SHOULD COME TO INDIE3!!!
Just reminding all AI students to come to the mini-game conference we run in my program and show your support for our school and your hard working peers. This quarter has two great games that I have done a bunch of testing on and know the people quite well and they are all awesome! So come have some fun, network and support your fellow students. It's going to be the week after next I am pretty sure, I will write another message when I get the exact date, but for now you can check the fliers that will be up shortly.
I'll see if i can but i cannot guarantee. So swamped with homework D:
I will have some friends who i'm sure will have a place in Indie3. not 100% sure, but i've seen part of their games and how the game actually looks right now. looks pretty freakin wicked. I'm itching to get my hands on it when i can XD
So, unfortunately Indie3 will be the evening of Friday March 9th...which means it sort of overlaps with Vancoufur... So, if you aren't going to one, you should go to the other!(or try and go to both) Indie3 is free for students.
XD I'll be dealing at VF and spending time there. Darned. Ah well.
Gotta get as much work for grad as i can get, done before VF. -workworkworkwork-
: Temrin February 25, 2012, 12:54:46 -07:00
XD I'll be dealing at VF and spending time there. Darned. Ah well.
Gotta get as much work for grad as i can get, done before VF. -workworkworkwork-
Same here. I am going to be volunteering... so look for me! >.< I will likely have my hair in a pony tail.. it's long now... I will plan to be wearing a vest and will likely be sporting my collar and smallish fox tail. Possibly a fedora or a cap as well.
Hmmm, why do I feel like I won't end up going to VF or Indie3... Both are probably pretty awesome, but just getting myself to go to one might be hard. :P
VF isnt too far off from the school. Easily skytrainable :3
Though, i know that going to VF is going to set me back a bit on school work... guh. and i'm graduating. BUT I WILL NOT MISS VF! XD
: Temrin February 29, 2012, 02:26:42 -07:00
VF isnt too far off from the school. Easily skytrainable :3
Though, i know that going to VF is going to set me back a bit on school work... guh. and i'm graduating. BUT I WILL NOT MISS VF! XD
I know how you feel, I've been doing some overdrive work recently so I won't worry so much for final projects this quarter.
Bleh... I don't think I'll be able to make it to VF... T.=.T
Class from 1:30 to 5:30 tomorrow, and 8:30 to 5:30 on Saturday. So unless awesome things are still happening on Sunday, I will continue living a life free of conventions. :<
Daw. Its not that far of a skytrain ride to the convention center. Could always stop by. Single day passes are fairly cheap. But i know what having homework is like. i have tons of it but i'm refusing to miss VF. Even if it means i have no contact with the outside world after the con to get things done XD
One of these days... one of these days.
Eventually I will have a free day, and there will be an event on it, and I will convince myself to go... :P
Also, Temrin, you wouldn't happen to be in Bree's portfolio class would you?
Cuz she told us a pretty great story about how her soon-to-graduate students were trolling the school with viral video songs last week. :)
I used to be at the Art Institute taking Game Art and Design... Can't finish though. They won't let me back even with my doctor's note. Don't ask about the appeal process, I already tried. They got my hopes up by saying I was accepted again then dashed it to pieces about a week before the next quarter was to start. I had fun there, but I'm looking at a new school... Once I pay off the stupid dept for useless classes I can't finish.
Thats a shame. Sorry to hear that D:
Though i'm sure other schools will do better then AI :/
I'm graduating this week and well, my AI experience as a whole has been up and down. The teachers are mostly great, but the rest of the faculty at the school, specially those who run the career services offic, registrar, etc. To many issues with them XD I'll be glad to get out and be done with it.
: Temrin March 12, 2012, 05:55:21 -06:00
Thats a shame. Sorry to hear that D:
Though i'm sure other schools will do better then AI :/
I'm graduating this week and well, my AI experience as a whole has been up and down. The teachers are mostly great, but the rest of the faculty at the school, specially those who run the career services offic, registrar, etc. To many issues with them XD I'll be glad to get out and be done with it.
here here... i still have 2 more quarters of this bs lol i wonder how many more times they will screw things up XP
Sorry to hear of you hardships Ceo, that's gotta suck when you don't see the end of the tunnel. Discipline can be a challenge to get, or at least have a certain goal.
Talking about Art institute, there's an exhibit (http://aiportfolioshow.com/Vancouver/) next Friday which I plan to attend. Graduating students showcasing their work.
Yup. Portfolio show. I'll be there XD Graduating XD
: Temrin March 16, 2012, 12:31:38 -06:00
Yup. Portfolio show. I'll be there XD Graduating XD
CONGRATS, you mind sharing where you will display your work or what name (you can also send a private message or email).
Not sure which room just yet. Should be under Jessica Powers, if they are using a name for it. (we had an issue with our career services counselors for this quarter. So i'm still getting info :/ )
: Temrin March 17, 2012, 01:04:06 -06:00
Not sure which room just yet. Should be under Jessica Powers, if they are using a name for it. (we had an issue with our career services counselors for this quarter. So i'm still getting info :/ )
What program? They usually set up the rooms the same every time. that will help me narrow it, I go to all the portfolio shows... if for nothing else, to see my competition >.>
web design
Coolies, we should try to meet up there, plan to get there soon the show starts :-3
Awesome, I will see you guys there. I will likely hang around the Game Design area a bit but I will definitely roam and find my way down to the web design room.
: James StarRunner March 12, 2012, 04:18:01 -06:00
I used to be at the Art Institute taking Game Art and Design... Can't finish though. They won't let me back even with my doctor's note. Don't ask about the appeal process, I already tried. They got my hopes up by saying I was accepted again then dashed it to pieces about a week before the next quarter was to start. I had fun there, but I'm looking at a new school... Once I pay off the stupid dept for useless classes I can't finish.
That sucks dude. All is not lost though, do you have the equipment at home to learn on your own? Once you're in the business you have to do a lot learning on your own just to keep up with the trends. Did you learn enough to get your feet wet and get some resources/links/make some friends/contacts? If I were in your position I would be fueled to succeed by pure spite. All of the big schools have reputations like this sadly. Saying that, if you're in game design, have you checked out Think Tank in North Van? I've heard very good things about them.
Hey, so... who all is still at AI this upcoming quarter?
: xeneros March 29, 2012, 04:37:35 -06:00
Hey, so... who all is still at AI this upcoming quarter?
*raises hand*
I'll be back as well, of course. :P
First day is also the second.
Have class Monday (morning/afternoon), Tuesday(morning/afternoon), and Wednesday (afternoon).
I'm not sure if I should be happy I can get it all out of the way in one chunk of the week, or if I should start stressing horribly because of those double days.
>.=.<
: MrTerrible March 29, 2012, 10:20:39 -06:00
I'll be back as well, of course. :P
First day is also the second.
Have class Monday (morning/afternoon), Tuesday(morning/afternoon), and Wednesday (afternoon).
I'm not sure if I should be happy I can get it all out of the way in one chunk of the week, or if I should start stressing horribly because of those double days.
>.=.<
I actually way prefer the chunking... i hate my scheduel for next quarter... I have morning on mondays and evening every other week day
Is it just me or is everyone in the game program? Does AI do much VFX stuff right now?
The vfx ppl are still working on pretty much the same production as they have been for several quarters, I don't know anyone in the program... the one person I did know switched to Audio.
>the one person I did know switched to Audio.
Haha, sounds not so hot. I work with a lot of AI people but it seems here there is almost no-one from that side of it. I was just curious even they were even doing that course any more
Yeah, actually... now that you mention it.. I do know 2 people in VFX. They switched over from modeling a quarter ago.
Hmmmmm... interesting. *scratches his chin*
Someone in Project Management was wearing a Lapfox/Renard shirt today...
Always a good sign, I imagine.
I know who that iiiiiis :D hehehehe
: MrTerrible April 02, 2012, 07:02:38 -06:00
Hmmmmm... interesting. *scratches his chin*
Someone in Project Management was wearing a Lapfox/Renard shirt today...
Always a good sign, I imagine.
Haha, that someone would be me XD
Hiya~!
: MrTerrible April 02, 2012, 07:02:38 -06:00
Hmmmmm... interesting. *scratches his chin*
Someone in Project Management was wearing a Lapfox/Renard shirt today...
Always a good sign, I imagine.
I think I might've seen you today but you were in a class I think...
: Zee April 02, 2012, 08:18:13 -06:00
Haha, that someone would be me XD
Hiya~!
Haha, awesome! I'll admit that the last thing I was expecting from that particular class was to find someone from these forums.
And hallo! ^.=.^ I was the guy with the fedora and leather collar, if you were unaware.
Oh, also, what program are you in? Brad apparently decided that basic introductions of who-is-who-is-doing-what were unnecessary...
: xeneros April 02, 2012, 09:30:34 -06:00
I think I might've seen you today but you were in a class I think...
Heh, Zee or me? There were eight hours today where I was in class, so that would have been the most likely place to spot me. And I'm even upstairs in the Land of Game Designers all Monday. So I would feel stupid for missing you if you saw me e.=.e
: MrTerrible April 02, 2012, 10:51:55 -06:00
Haha, awesome! I'll admit that the last thing I was expecting from that particular class was to find someone from these forums.
And hallo! ^.=.^ I was the guy with the fedora and leather collar, if you were unaware.
Oh, also, what program are you in? Brad apparently decided that basic introductions of who-is-who-is-doing-what were unnecessary...
Hehehe...We'll expect the unexpected? I don't frequent these forums too often but when Temrin told me that I was spotted I figured I'd come and say hello XD
=3 Ah ok~
Hahah I know right? I don't know anyone in that class XD I'm in the web program and this is my last quarter. I am guessing that you are also in web?
But there are so many unexpected things that could happen, it's hard to suspect them all! :o
Myup! Also a web student~ Me and the gal I was sitting beside/your client (if I remember correctly...) are the third quarter web students.
: MrTerrible April 02, 2012, 11:52:26 -06:00
But there are so many unexpected things that could happen, it's hard to suspect them all! :o
Myup! Also a web student~ Me and the gal I was sitting beside/your client (if I remember correctly...) are the third quarter web students.
Hahahah I guess XD
I see~ Alright, well I think you're on my team for that project.
: MrTerrible April 02, 2012, 10:51:55 -06:00
Haha, awesome! I'll admit that the last thing I was expecting from that particular class was to find someone from these forums.
And hallo! ^.=.^ I was the guy with the fedora and leather collar, if you were unaware.
Oh, also, what program are you in? Brad apparently decided that basic introductions of who-is-who-is-doing-what were unnecessary...
Heh, Zee or me? There were eight hours today where I was in class, so that would have been the most likely place to spot me. And I'm even upstairs in the Land of Game Designers all Monday. So I would feel stupid for missing you if you saw me e.=.e
Well I might've seen both of you. I was just walking by and I would have said something but class had just started.
Well, interrupting classes to say hi is probably not the best way to get the teachers to like you...
So you probably made the right choice. xD
Now that most of us have a similar spot on our schedules, maybe the AI furs'll have a better chance of meeting up, eh? ;)
That would be awesome! My scheduel is morning on Monday and Friday and night on Tues, Wednesday and Thursday
... you're there all week? o.=.o
Well, all my days share one of those hour-long breaks with your times it seems (because yay afternoon classes).
Monday morning/afternoon and Tuesday/Wednesday afternoon.
Awesome, good thing we both live so close also >.<
Hehe, it helps. ^^
Now, to convince the other furs to find a good meet-up time...
Meant to post this sooner...
Monday 8:30 - 17:30
Tuesday I'll be pulling all-nighters this day.
Thursday 8:30 - 12:30
Friday 8:30 - 12:30
: MrTerrible April 06, 2012, 04:50:58 -06:00
Hehe, it helps. ^^
Now, to convince the other furs to find a good meet-up time...
That was the problem I had last time I tried q.q
but seeing zee's post, it looks possible! Why not a Monday at lunch hour sometime? Just too meet up and have lunch and see who's who and who's doing what? it works with my schedule and seems to work with Zee's, what about others?
sounds like a plan unfortunately last monday i was really sick so i didnt come to school to work but next monday i should be here
: Ceowolf April 10, 2012, 11:50:52 -06:00
sounds like a plan unfortunately last monday i was really sick so i didnt come to school to work but next monday i should be here
Yeah, I heard, what happened? You alright?
: xeneros April 12, 2012, 12:34:15 -06:00
Yeah, I heard, what happened? You alright?
pretty much got to class was fine for the first 10 minutes, started feeling kinda woosy and spacey. Then up and left the class, spent the next hour and a half puking my guts out until i could convince someone to come help me get home xP
: Ceowolf April 12, 2012, 10:28:01 -06:00
pretty much got to class was fine for the first 10 minutes, started feeling kinda woosy and spacey. Then up and left the class, spent the next hour and a half puking my guts out until i could convince someone to come help me get home xP
That sounds miserable.
Anyone good for this monday?
Monday is going to be the busiest day that week... but I can probably squeeze in a time for a meeting over lunch break, when I'm not doing anything anyway. If other people are able to, that is.
ill also try to make an appearance for monday :P
Alright, well I'll be in the caf at lunch and we'll see who shows up.
Looks like student affairs are comendearing the caf Xp
Perhaps we should find a better spot? XD
I would be tempted to say let's meet up at the tables out fron corner of the school but I don't think that gives people enough notice
Well, who's all meeting up anyway? Im here, you're apparently hrte, xeneros said he'd show up...
Well that was fun... we know each other now! >.<
Haha, well, three of us at least. Other people have posted in this forum, so where were they?! >:C
And now my non-furry friend knows way more furs than she realizes! xD
Lol well I'm not longer in AI as i know some others aren't there anymore as well. XD
I mean, i could haul my ass down to the cafe and be all "Hey. i'm graduated. i'm allowed to be here. Let me in" and they will.
Heck I'm hitting up the school tomorrow to ask about some tax form that i apparently need but didn't get and i cant get my taxes done without it. blah blah. (fun. AI is never quick about stupid stuff like that but oh well. i gotta try.) But i dunno how long i'll actually be there for.
Otherwise though, i'm a home-body XD
I dont leave unless i have too. -im lame-
i was not an AI grad. i went to visual arts in Victoria at Camosun Collage, and Commercial animation at Capilano university in North Vancouver.
that was after 3 years of geography environmental studies, while working 2 years naval reserve and in a variety of hotels as front desk agent which is where i currently reside because the art jobs suck balls due to recession. These days i am doing much more writing than art.
: Temrin April 26, 2012, 02:33:24 -06:00
Lol well I'm not longer in AI as i know some others aren't there anymore as well. XD
I mean, i could haul my ass down to the cafe and be all "Hey. i'm graduated. i'm allowed to be here. Let me in" and they will.
Heck I'm hitting up the school tomorrow to ask about some tax form that i apparently need but didn't get and i cant get my taxes done without it. blah blah. (fun. AI is never quick about stupid stuff like that but oh well. i gotta try.) But i dunno how long i'll actually be there for.
Otherwise though, i'm a home-body XD
I dont leave unless i have too. -im lame-
How's that going for ya?
Fairly well, considering. (Had surgery)
I mean, no job proposals (well. considering the counselor keeps sending me things she knows i cannot apply for anyways -.-')
So i'm freelancing webdesign and my art. So things are going well~
Ouch, how was the surgery?
I might need a website designer to help me with some stuff soon... I definitely need help with business cards by the time PAX comes around and I should have a website by then too.
It was really rough for the first 2 weeks. But after 2 weeks, things cleared up. I'm feeling much better. Only pain is if i talk too much and not drink enough water. Or when i yawn.
Well, i'd be happy to lend a hand where i can. Note me if you want. I can send you my email address if you want to talk about that kind of stuff.
Sorry everyone for not having posted in a while, things have been quite busy. I am producer on a GPW now if this one gets off the ground so I've been managing that, on top of that I have 2 other games in the works and I finally got my level for level design almost 100% completed. How's everyone been?
: xeneros May 24, 2012, 11:57:37 -06:00
Sorry everyone for not having posted in a while, things have been quite busy.
haha yeah, same here. been thinking about badgering yo to come play some magic or something but I've been drowning in work lately.
: Ceowolf May 24, 2012, 12:13:55 -06:00
haha yeah, same here. been thinking about badgering yo to come play some magic or something but I've been drowning in work lately.
Yeah, I keep thinking about asking people to hang out because it seems like I have a lot of free time.. but it's at the most inconvenient times sometimes and other times classes get reschedueld or I randomly get another huge pile of work.
Anyone been watching the e3 coverage?
I guess that this forum is pretty much dead q.q
I hope you all are enjoying the break.
If anyone has time and would like to work on a game to add to their portfolio I am starting my GPW next quarter and can always use more people doing stuff. Especially people to create art assets or sounds.
The forums not dead, just that this was the end of quarter. i doubt many people were frequenting here because they were busy :P
(or like me, dont always see the update on the "unread posts" section.)
: Temrin June 18, 2012, 03:39:00 -06:00
The forums not dead, just that this was the end of quarter. i doubt many people were frequenting here because they were busy :P
(or like me, dont always see the update on the "unread posts" section.)
Ah, fewf. I guess there's also just a lot less furs than there were at the school... or at least ones that are on the forums.
Yeah. a bunch left a quarter or two before i graduated. (and some during my quarter too.)
: Temrin June 18, 2012, 08:57:51 -06:00
Yeah. a bunch left a quarter or two before i graduated. (and some during my quarter too.)
Yeah, I know, and they haven't posted since... q.q Oh well.
-chuckles and falils her arms- VACATIONNNZZZ! :D
*Flails arms * Busy working at the job the Art Institute got for meeeeeeeeeee!
Oh mah gawd its a Univaded!
Hows the job going anyways? -i'm still looking-
@ Univaded: AWESOME! You replies for the first time in a while! I echo Temrin, how's the job?
@ Temrin: Sorry to hear that I've been your only work in a while.
@Xen salright :3 I enjoyed it! I still have my art to keep me afloat. Its just quite hard thats all.
I had a couple other jobs in line but they backed out. So :/ -damned freelancing lol-
Aww, Sorry to hear that. I might've had another job for you but I totally forgot about it unfortunately and the person found someone else. My aunt in passing was like, cool website I might need someone... and I was like cool... I will talk to them about it.. but it was after a concert that my brother did and so it was late and I had no paper or way to take a note so I forgot about it until your message yesterday... sorry.
If I hear of anyone else looking I'll send them along.
Ah no worries. I'm flattered that you'd think of me for the work :3
I really do appreciate it :3
Well you did an awesome job. I had the nicest website in the class by far, even with another guy who had a web designer's help and someone who's already done their GPW, so had something to show. ^.^
So I've got classes Tues: 1:30 - 5:30 and Fri 1:30 - 5:30 if anyone is gonna be around im always good to hang out for a bit on breaks or after class
I have classes on tuesdays at the same time! Friday i have class after you.
: xeneros July 04, 2012, 10:21:46 -06:00
I have classes on tuesdays at the same time! Friday i have class after you.
yay! i might actually get to see you this quarter instead of having to run to catch the skytrain so i get home at a decent hour XP
I'm at the Art Institute of Vancouver. I'm in Animation :3
I have Life Drawing II today :3 I'm in my second Quarter
: Lieutenant July 04, 2012, 01:10:38 -06:00
I'm at the Art Institute of Vancouver. I'm in Animation :3
I have Life Drawing II today :3 I'm in my second Quarter
Awesome, we should meet up. my scheduel is 1:30 -10:30 on monday, 1:30 - 5:30 on tues and wed, and 5:30 - 10:30 on friday.
: xeneros July 05, 2012, 12:38:58 -06:00
Awesome, we should meet up. my scheduel is 1:30 -10:30 on monday, 1:30 - 5:30 on tues and wed, and 5:30 - 10:30 on friday.
We should. I have 3D modelling on Monday
Course Sec Title Instructor Campus Building Room Days Beg End
CCM221 A 3D Animation I ----R-- 01:30p 05:30p
CCM181 A 3D Modeling I -M----- 01:30p 05:30p
CCM121 A Digital Imaging I --T---- 08:30a 12:30p
ANI211 A Drawing for Animators --T---- 01:30p 05:30p
CCM191 B Life Drawing II ---W--- 01:30p 05:30p
: Lieutenant July 04, 2012, 01:10:38 -06:00
I'm in my second Quarter
Hehe I feel old now for some odd reason *cough* 13th quarter *cough* o_o
Anywhos good to see another fur in here, I thought we lost a bunch last quarter. Good to meet you here but if you see a tall kid in a black fedora with a pony tail and possibly juggling... probably me :P feel free to say hi, I don't bite.... much.... sometimes.... >.>
: Ceowolf July 05, 2012, 11:48:19 -06:00
Hehe I feel old now for some odd reason *cough* 13th quarter *cough* o_o
Anywhos good to see another fur in here, I thought we lost a bunch last quarter. Good to meet you here but if you see a tall kid in a black fedora with a pony tail and possibly juggling... probably me :P feel free to say hi, I don't bite.... much.... sometimes.... >.>
Well if you ever find a dorky looking girl who loves tank tops, then that will be me. I might wear my pink tank top again to school. With shorts or my halo 3 pajama pants
Ceo, I saw you the other day but you were running off to class and I was in the middle of a conversation q.q
I wanted to say hi but I couldn't.
We should set a time and meet up with everyone again for lunch or something.
Oh also!!!!
***ARTISTS WANTED***
I have need of modelers who want to work on games because I have to make a game this quarter. I need someone who wants to make ancient ruins, strange plants, and a raygun-type-thinger.....
Also, I need someone who is good with photoshop who could make some menues and other things for a 2d flash game.
Hey Xeneros, if you havent found someone with the photoshop skills for the menus, shoot me an email! :D I'm home from vacation now so i'd be happy to help if you still need someone :3
Goodness graciousness!
I was completely unaware this thread had moved into a different, fancy chat forum! I was mildly irked I couldn't find it in the General forum, but now it all makes sense... –.=.–''
For those interested in possibly setting times to meet-up, I have class Mon-Fri.
Morning, morning, afternoon, morning, afternoon.... Soooo muuuch coding...... @.=.@
And Xeneros, you should send me a PM or whathaveyouall about this project of yours! I may be interested in helping where ever possible, though I give no guarantee I'm the guy for the job... I am willing to help though~ ^.=.^
@Ceo: Sweet baby jesus... I didn't even know that many quarters existed! o.=.o
: Aster July 08, 2012, 05:37:48 -06:00
@Ceo: Sweet baby jesus... I didn't even know that many quarters existed! o.=.o
they dont normally X3 i took a reduced course load through school which would take me to 12 quarters instead of the full time 7 quarters. and then i failed a class extending it another quarter and had to move out yada yada im looking at graduating in my 14th quarter XP
Hi all!!!
I have classes Monday-Tuesday: 1:30-5:30, then Wednesday from 830-5:30!
Well... it seems like everyone is at school on tuesday... so that might be a good day to meet up at some point.
For those interested in doing anything for the games I need help with. I will be creating asset lists this week for all of them so I know exactly what I need. I am going to be doing this with my teams so that I have a complete list. I will let you know.
Sounds Good Xeneros. I look forward to seeing if i can help! :D
whelp im gonna hang around for a bit in the cafe after class tuesday (5:30ish) for a bit if anyone wants to meet up
: Ceowolf July 09, 2012, 08:34:51 -06:00
whelp im gonna hang around for a bit in the cafe after class tuesday (5:30ish) for a bit if anyone wants to meet up
I'm down for that. I'm done class at 5:30
Blah, that is decidedly on the wrong end of the day in relation to my morning class. :P
Ahh, well...
I will be there too.. considering that i have to talk to mark about getting some audio students for my game before class it works better for me to be after.
Well, ceo and I met up, but we obviously missed some people... let's try this again.
: xeneros July 11, 2012, 07:04:13 -06:00
Well, ceo and I met up, but we obviously missed some people... let's try this again.
Well I had to get back at the dorm because I had to finish Life drawing homework.
Alright, for those who may want to do some modeling work or audio for a game! Here's the asset list:
FULL Asset List for Project Growth
Models:
Vines *3
Bounce Flower *3
Heavy Vines (Bridges)*3
Buds (Multicolor) *3
Spore gun *3
Rocky Path *3
Temple Path*3
Ruin Path *3
Dirt/Soil *3
Wall *4
Roots *4
Idols *4
Rocks *7
Trees *2
Cactus *3
Sapling *3
Mushroom *3
Flower *4
Colum *1
Broken Colum *1
Doors (that can open) *1
Generic stone door *1
Boss Door *1
Stone Stairs *1
Boulder *1
Cave door way *1
Stone door way*1
Statute *3
Texture:
Pebble Path *1
Rock Wall *4
Stone *1
Dirt/Soil*1
God rays*1
Particles:
Water
Fire
God Rays
Dust
Sparks
"Green Particles"
"Spore Particles"
Sound:
Walking on Rock *3
Walking on Dirt*3
Running frequent *1
Heavy Breathing *1
Jump – Take off *1
Jump – Air pass *1
Jump – landing*1
Growing – vine climbing *1
Spore Cannon – growing *1
Spore Cannon – Shoot *1
Failing rocks – dirt rocks*1
Rock Grinding *1
Shooting – Power up Grow mode*1
Shooting – sustain Grow mode*1
Shooting – power drain Grow mode*1
Shooting – Power up Shrink mode*1
Shooting – sustain Shrink mode*1
Shooting – power drain Shrink mode*1
Stone Door – grind rock *1
Stone Door – Rock impact*1
Stone Door – Latch Sound*1
Background sound:
Air*1
Wind Chimes Down*1
Animal Sound*1
Rocks Moving*1
Arts:
Studio Splash *1
Game Splash*1
New Game Button *1
Save and Load Button *1
Option Button *1
Credit Button *1
Exit Button *1
Restart Button *1
Resume Button *1
Quit to Main Menu Button *1
I could help out with the Arts section. Shoot me an email with the details on what is wanted, theme, colour scheme, etc.
I'd be happy to help :3
Hmm... well, I'm pretty sure I could do Arts stuff or try some of the Sound items (especially synthesized noises like Shooting). That might be fun~
: xeneros July 12, 2012, 12:19:28 -06:00
Alright, for those who may want to do some modeling work or audio for a game! Here's the asset list:
Is all of this paid work? :P
: Selkit July 12, 2012, 01:02:29 -06:00
Is all of this paid work? :P
pretty sure that credit and the satisfaction of working on a game is all the payment you'll get unfortunately.
What Ceo said. Its College work so probably not.
No, this is not paid work. It's for a class and so we won't be making any money off of it probably, however, I am going to try and get it out there in terms of applying to competitions and stuff if it's good so your name will get out there.
If you guys have models that you've already done from previous classes that might work also, anything would be super helpful ^.^
Oh, I forgot to ask, what sort of deadlines do you have for this stuff?
That is probably good information to know... o.=.o
This project is due by the end of the quarter.. being week 10 not 11 because we want it at indie3 this quarter. The mechanics are all almost completely working now and so we're doing blocked-in levels at the moment and we'll probably have to start modeling some of our own assets, which as GAD students means problems >.> but it should be alright. Until we get some art, that is what we'll need to do. Sorry about all the weird grammar and spelling on that list by the way, my very asian friend wrote that and he's not got the best english, which is why it says Arts >.< But yeah, if you wanted to help create the menu and stuff that'd be cool, you're at school on tuesdays right? we should get together in the lunch hour before i have class and just after yours and I can tell you what I'm looking for.
Aye, I do (class every weekday), so that could work.
I'd be glad to help where I can. ^.=.^
i would be happy to pump out a couple little assets when i need a change from what im doing but im still wondering what the style is. Realistic, cartoony, stylized (if so to look like what). Until i know i don't really know what im trying to make unless you have concepts for them ;P
We're kind of going Indiana Jones esque but with a portal-like art style... that more simplistic cartoony but not quite cartoon look.
Since tomorrow, err... today, is Tuesday, do you still intend to get together at lunch? We should probably plan somewhere to meet if so. I will be hanging around the cafeteria after class if I don't hear from you before then, as that seems to be the official BCF AI Hangout Spot.
Good to see you for the first time this quarter.
Aye! I'm afraid I haven't seen much of anyone since I got back from vacation...
I definitely say we need to set a meet-up date for the AI furs. One that people will actually show up to this time.
i could try again, but I am really shy. Plus I don't know what everyone looks like except for Xen.
Ceo is very tall and has a fedora. Aster is less tall and has a fedora...
: xeneros July 19, 2012, 03:05:26 -06:00
Ceo is very tall and has a fedora. Aster is less tall and has a fedora...
well ok then. I just went home to work on my 3D model for Monday. I hate making things High Res
: xeneros July 19, 2012, 03:05:26 -06:00
Ceo is very tall and has a fedora. Aster is less tall and has a fedora...
nice description there but you left out they are blaaaaack fedoras ;)
: Lieutenant July 19, 2012, 07:18:07 -06:00
well ok then. I just went home to work on my 3D model for Monday. I hate making things High Res
well if you a 3d modeler and you need some help feel free to bug me :P im prety decent i think i would say though i always say otherwise when im looking at my things
: Aster July 19, 2012, 09:19:37 -06:00
I definitely say we need to set a meet-up date for the AI furs. One that people will actually show up to this time.
well Tues lunch break seams to work alright for people? maybe?
: Ceowolf July 20, 2012, 12:52:14 -06:00
well if you a 3d modeler and you need some help feel free to bug me :P im prety decent i think i would say though i always say otherwise when im looking at my things
Well I am remaking a map from Halo. I need to make it High Res. Which I suck at making things look perfect
@Lieutenant: As long as you don't end up being as shy as I was. ;P
I had been living out here for... four months before I even tried to meet up with any local furs. And it took another two months or so before I went to a fur meet. And as it turns out, pretty much everyone I've met is awesome, and I wish I had started hanging out with people sooner. ^.=.^
And yeah, like xen said, Ceo is really tall and has a black fedora (and sometimes this neat collar), and I'm also rather tall with a plain black fedora (and often a leather choker covered in gears).
@Ceo: Way to do a tripple post. xD
But yeah, Tuesday at lunch seems to be the ideal time.
: Aster July 20, 2012, 02:22:45 -06:00
@Ceo: Way to do a tripple post. xD
haha yeah >.< was being a little add about my post instead of quoteing all in the same message XP
So we'll meetup tomorrow then? I hope to see you there!
PS. I have some designs and art style stuff worked out now and so if you guys still wanna help with stuff i'll show you what i got.
sounds good to me will be there ^^
I'm in Professional recording arts until march. Only other fur I know at AI is Kappy!
I'm on campus during the summer Monday and Wednesday 1:30-5:30
: Orion July 24, 2012, 01:05:19 -06:00
I'm in Professional recording arts until march. Only other fur I know at AI is Kappy!
Nice to meetcha!
Not sure if any of us have met Kappy before nor yourself before but good to know theres more amongst us. If you live close to the school (or feel like a little air) we are meeting up for lunch 12:30-1:30 in the cafe. I'll probably be there a bit early knowing my habits. Feel free to let Kappy know and invite him to the forums ^^
or if you ever see me around the school feel free to say hi ^^ I'm not too hard to miss, 6'8", black fedora, pony tail and a blue/black/white chain mail collar :P
Rawr, I plan to show up as well.
So yay, there should be a small handful of us. At least the usual three. :P
Way for no one to be here. :P
: Aster July 24, 2012, 02:00:15 -06:00
Way for no one to be here. :P
If you look around a little you would find me :P I've been in the cafe since 12:20
Bah! Was busy playing sudoku...
Also, looking around was the first thing I did. You should stop camouflaging with tables so well. xD
Sorry guys, i woke up late and my back was killing me so i decided to take the morning off.
T'would explain your absence. But how are we supposed to know what you want done for your project now :P
EDIT: Also, I propose we, the AI furs, should someday be a bit more specific in our meeting locations. So that if any of these new AIfurs decide to show up, they won't have difficulty finding us in a room full of nomming people.
My furdar is pretty good, though.
Ahhhh...... finally...
A weekend that isn't crammed to the gills with homework.
And it is a long weekend too!
How are all you guys holding up, now that another quarter has reached the half-way mark?
: Aster August 03, 2012, 05:43:54 -06:00
Ahhhh...... finally...
A weekend that isn't crammed to the gills with homework.
And it is a long weekend too!
How are all you guys holding up, now that another quarter has reached the half-way mark?
unfortunatly no rest for the weary :P i get to keep working on homework though im going to be at the gay pride paraid on Sun to try and sell soem chainmail stuff
for myself I am kinda lost on what I have for homework. :l this week went by fast, I haven't had the time to process anything into my brain.
Well.... I have been at school every day for the last 2-3 weeks... so that's how much work I have...
But everyone should definitely check out my Skyrim mod that is at it's halfway point if you have a computer and Skyrim: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=87144304&searchtext= (http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=87144304&searchtext=)
The more popular it becomes the better it looks on my resume! I am constantly working on it to you'll see updates weekly if not bi- or tri- weekly.
Hehe, well, I have a computer, but alas! I don't have Skyrim. :<
What sort of mod is it supposed to be?
I think I recall you mentioning it at some point...
I'm going to PAX this weekend! HORRAY! I've been so busy this quarter i'm going crazy! HORRAY!
: xeneros August 28, 2012, 01:25:55 -06:00
I'm going to PAX this weekend! HORRAY! I've been so busy this quarter i'm going crazy! HORRAY!
it will be a nice break XP though gonna have to work like hell after we get back lol
rawr~!
Hey, just wondering who we all have at AI this term. ^.=.^
I am still around. Monday, Wednesday-Friday.
This thread has been so dead lately. :<
yeah every ones been busy i guess, just getting back into the groove of things myself.
I have class on wed night though ill probably be coming in on fridays (probably evening as well)
I'm there monday tuesday thursday friday. I'll be starting magic club on saturdays from 1 - ?. I'll also be at LoL club on fridays.
Oh hey, xeneros, how did your sheep game go last quarter?
So much work to do. But at least I am having fun with Character concept :3
What? You're busy already?
It's been two weeks and I feel like I've barely done anything. :P
Soooo much brainstorming. @.=.@
Character concept sounds like it would be fun!
Yep. But its mostly drawing lol
Art Institute post! Why wasn't I informed of this!?
I just started my quarter in Game Art and Design, though I probably missed out on all the other furries that were there.
Oh well! maybe some of you are still around!
: HyperionDragon November 07, 2012, 11:52:52 -07:00
Art Institute post! Why wasn't I informed of this!?
I just started my quarter in Game Art and Design, though I probably missed out on all the other furries that were there.
Oh well! maybe some of you are still around!
haha this topic has been around since back when AI used to be CDIS back at Burnaby campus :P
good to see another fur amongst us though allot of them graduated recently. ill be around somewhat. supposed to grad this quarter but who knows.
Man, why is everyone a Game student?
:C
: Aster November 08, 2012, 08:13:17 -07:00
Man, why is everyone a Game student?
:C
im not 9_9 well not directly
Haha, fine. Then you won't "directly" count towards everyone. :P
Also, to clarify, I meant game industry, rather than GAD because there's like a million game related courses at VAI.
All the Web furs are graduated/leaving. :C
Yeah. a couple of us web furs graduated a couple quarters ago (along with some furry friendly peeps.)
Not sure who else is there now, but all those going through classes right now, web or not, you can do it! :D
Yeah, I'll be graduating in a month too ^.^
: xeneros November 10, 2012, 06:03:14 -07:00
Yeah, I'll be graduating in a month too ^.^
Awesome :3
Graduated!
congratulations
One more quarter for me.
Now I have all the biggest projects due. >.=.>
Last quarter is usually insane but as long as you don procrastinate and put things off *like i did* you'll be fine : )
Create a schedule for yourself and things will come a lot easier ^_^
Not procrastinate? I would never....
Haaaaaaa..... X.=.X
Yeah, it's gunna be... interesting. Apparently we only have 10 weeks of class, because they're moving the Portfolio show up a week earlier.
oh gawd :/ why the F would they do that >.< Thats absolutely horrible :/ I'm sorry T_T
i keep telling myself i should go back and finish when i have the money but they keep tempting me to just stay away lol
Aww i thought you finished, Ceo.
Yeah. Honestly. i'm glad i went to school but not glad i went with them ^^;
yeah final quarter ran out of money, doing commissions and stuff to try and get enough money to go back although im considering doing what i can at home and just ignore going back
I'm super happy I went with AI. I met lots of people I otherwise wouldn't have and got a lot out of my program. But mostly it's worth it just for the connections you make. Last quarter was tough, but if you just remember that this is the last time you have to put in major effort and you just do it, then it's much easier.
This thread seems pretty dead. I hope that any new furs going to AI find this page. You guys who are still there should do a better job finding out who's a fur and directing them here!
Anyways, my news so far is that I just got a on call QA job, which basically means I am still looking for work, I am also working on some apps(most in the planning stage), and I am planning something big. Where's everyone else at?
For some information on my big project please check this forum out: http://www.bcfurries.com/forum/index.php?topic=6985.0 (http://www.bcfurries.com/forum/index.php?topic=6985.0)
well ill be back in 2 or so quarters, provided i get my arse in gear and get maya fur figured out... so hopefully we can pull some more furies to the surface. i know someone whos starting in game art and design next week for mid quarter start date. ill try and direct him over this way to the thread
Ugg... I am so busy with schoolwork I've actually banned myself from social media.
Including this website... but I'm planning to hit up Vancoufur tomorrow, so I dropped the ban on this forum.
And if I could find/convince new furs to meander here, I totally would. But I haven't talked to any fur, new or old, face-to-face in... a lot of months. (Other than hanging out with a friend of mine for a day after he moved here). But really, the only people I see at AI are web students (the same 5 web students) and none of my classmates have been furs since Zee was in my class (once).
I really don't know where everyone else disappeared to. Xen and Ceo, you were the only ones that ever came to our AI Meets. :P
I'm swamped with homework. Mainly rigging.
I was at VF yesterday and I ran into at least 5 AI furs, one who's new so you might be able to meet up with him at school. I don't actually know his name but moo was hanging out with him a bunch. I didn't see Aster or Lieutenant there though, however, Ceo, Moo Bear, Temrin, Zee, Chloe and a few others were there.
I hit up VF on Friday with a friend of mine. Hung out with Ceo for a while and saw Temrin, but that's about it as far as AI furs went.
Did I have time to go to VF? No. Did I go anyway? Yes.
Sooooo much homework >.=.<
Also, if any of you are free in the afternoon on the 21st, you should totally come and check out the portfolio show, as I will be standing there for hours and hours. It will be grand.
I hope I'll be able to. But I already know I won't be able to get to Indie3 and I'm really dissapointed in that.
I was an AI Student between 2002-2004 Game Design Program. Two years of my life I won't get back.
: Digi-Fox March 09, 2013, 05:31:06 -07:00
I was an AI Student between 2002-2004 Game Design Program. Two years of my life I won't get back.
What do you do now?
These days I'm a writer (unpublished mind you, but I'm working on it) and that is what I'm focusing all my efforts on.
Like a lot of people who graduate from these programs I failed to find work in that field. Maybe it was for lack of trying, maybe not. But in the end I think what happened was I just grew out of hardcore gaming as a lifestyle and suddenly I was no longer interested in trying to get my foot in the door of that industry.
I can chalk it all up to interest in creating a story and unless you're the 2-3 people on top of a project that's hard to do and writing can give me that.
: Digi-Fox March 09, 2013, 04:25:13 -07:00
These days I'm a writer (unpublished mind you, but I'm working on it) and that is what I'm focusing all my efforts on.
Like a lot of people who graduate from these programs I failed to find work in that field. Maybe it was for lack of trying, maybe not. But in the end I think what happened was I just grew out of hardcore gaming as a lifestyle and suddenly I was no longer interested in trying to get my foot in the door of that industry.
I can chalk it all up to interest in creating a story and unless you're the 2-3 people on top of a project that's hard to do and writing can give me that.
Yeah, writers in the industry are professional writers first, game designers second... also, most of the jobs aren't in Vancouver anymore because of our government. So you can blame them for that... but there are still some jobs.
: Aster March 05, 2013, 03:01:39 -07:00
I hit up VF on Friday with a friend of mine. Hung out with Ceo for a while and saw Temrin, but that's about it as far as AI furs went.
Did I have time to go to VF? No. Did I go anyway? Yes.
Sooooo much homework >.=.<
Also, if any of you are free in the afternoon on the 21st, you should totally come and check out the portfolio show, as I will be standing there for hours and hours. It will be grand.
I totally missed you at the portfolio show. I didn't find the room with web designers in it.. and the GAD room was split between 2 places.
Yeah... all three of us were tossed in with the Graphic Designers, and they totally didn't put up the Web Design banner, so no one could find us. :P
Wish I coulda walked around a bit instead of being trapped at my table. But hey, now I'm done! :birdy:
Well that's awesome Aster! Any ideas what you're gonna do now?
Heading back to Alberta for Easter / my dad's birthday. Then I guess I need to decided which province I want to work in, and proceed with job/housing searching. xP
I declare this thread dead.
Didn't you kind of bring it back by posting in it?
I may be existing at some point at the school in october to try and collect my graduation if they will let me >.>
This is sort of an old thread, but is anyone still attending the Art Institute? Wouldn't mind hanging with a few furs between class.
: Wallin October 06, 2013, 05:53:51 -06:00
This is sort of an old thread, but is anyone still attending the Art Institute? Wouldn't mind hanging with a few furs between class.
I will be returning after my year of being out. Only have the one class to graduate so it would be nice to see some activity going in this thread again!