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Revision as of 13:18, 28 April 2020
2019/2020
Also see at the entries starting with "3BA" on the Animation Students Calendar.
Last updated: 25.March (CoVid Updates)
Date | Task | Details | Deadline |
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11. Sept | Pitch | Pitch Prep
Learn the most important rules of presenting a project, discuss the design of your pitch poster and - most importantly - test your pitch! |
14:00 - 15:00, room 145 |
12. Sept | Pitch | Pitch Poster deadline
Anyone who wishes to pitch a project should e-mail or wetransfer their poster and the filled-out factsheet (will be sent to you by ASO) to both the ASI and the ASO . The school will take care of printing the posters for you. Please download and work with the .indd file to be found in: animation -> studierende -> Vorlagen -> Vorlage_Poster |
E-mail by 12:00 midday |
17. Sept | Pitch | Pitch Day
Each pitch must be done in under 5 minutes. In case English-speaking teachers are present, pitches will be held in English. Voting sheets will be handed out after all pitches and the posters will hang until the end of the selection process. |
Room 145, 10:00-12:00 |
19. Sept | Pitch | Pitch choice deadline
Choose which 3 projects are your favourites (will be anonymously tallied), your 1st choice will receive 3 points, your 3rd choice 1 point respectively... these points will add up to the total best-of. Choose also which 3 projects you could imagine working on, naming the project title, your favourite imagined role on the project, plus specific functions and talents you could imagine working on. E-mail the ASO both nomination trios. |
E-mail by 20:00 |
23. Sept | Thesis | Thesis Kick-Off
Christian Gasser and Franziska Trefzer give you the first informations on your coming work. You can contact your thesis-mentor of choice as of now. |
Room tba, 9:30 |
23. Sept | Pitch | Selection Results
The ranking of Pitches is presented and suggestions made as to how to form groups. |
Room tba, 14:00 - 16:00 |
24.-27. Sept | Pitch | Selection Feedback
Meetings with Jürgen Haas, Ted Sieger and Paul Bush can be requested to help form groups or receive further feedback on the results of the Pitch Selection. |
E-mail jha to request meetings |
14. Oct | Thesis | Name your topic and mentor
Note: you should have contacted the mentor of your choice beforehand to make sure they have the capacity. E-mail your information to ASO and Christian Gasser. |
E-mail by 11:00 |
28. Oct | Thesis | Exposé deadline
upload your PDF with the following naming convention: year_yourname_titleofwork_Exposé (i.e. 2019_SaraSmith_WordsandImages_Exposé) to the following folder on the server: projects -> _3BA_Projektordner -> 00_Thesis -> 00A_Exposé |
Upload to server
by 11:00 |
30. Okt | BA project | Name your mentor
Contact and get a "yes" from your mentor of choice. You can choose from our list of Dozierende or someone from outside school if there is a solid reason for your need. |
E-mail ASO by 12:00 |
4.Nov -
22.Nov |
BA project | Project preparation module
your project's content will be honed with Ted Sieger and Paul Bush |
Room 275 |
25.Nov - 13.Dec | BA project | Dossier module
you will develop a written dossier and a storyboard to apply for funding with Ted Sieger and Gerd Gockell |
Room 140b/145 |
2. Dec | Thesis | First draft Thesis
upload your PDF named year_yourname_titleofwork_Draft (i.e. 2018_SaraSmith_Words_Draft) to server > projects > 3BA_Projektordner > 00B_Firstdraft |
Upload to server
by 11:00 |
16./17. Dec | BA project | Animatic editing session 1
a session with Dominik Gehring to discuss and evaluate the state of your project's current animatic. |
Location and timetable tba by ASO/Gehring |
20. Dec | BA project | First draft Dossier
upload your PDF named year_projectname_Draft (i.e. 2018_BestFilmEver_Draft) to server > projects > 3BA_Projektordner > 01_Dossier |
Upload to server
by 11:00 |
7. Jan | BA project | Dossier deadline
Late delivery implies the immediate disqualification from the BA-process. No FX possible! Upload your PDF named year_projectname_Dossier (i.e. 2018_BestFilmEver_Dossier) to the folder on the server by 17:00 (Folder: server > projects > 3BA_Projektordner > 01_Dossier) Physical copies: 15. Jan |
Uploaded to server by 17:00 |
8. Jan | BA project | Animatics presentation
ZHdK film-music composing students will visit us and receive a short presentation of your films after which you can network. |
Cinema REX 10-12:00 |
8. Jan | BA project | Animatics upload
Upload your animatics (converted down to under 500MB!) named year_projectname_AnimaticV1 (i.e. 2018_BestFilmEver_AnimaticV1) to the same folder as your PDF was uploaded the day before |
Upload to server
by 16:00 |
15. Jan
(adapt next year) |
BA project | Dossier deadline
Late delivery implies the immediate disqualification from the BA-process. No FX possible! And 4 printed physical copies to be placed on the desk of the ASO by 17:00 (1x SRF, 1x jury, 1x archive, 1x office) |
On desk of ASO by 17:00 |
17. Jan | Thesis | Last feedback from thesis mentors
From this date on, your mentors have finished their collaboration with you until the completion of your thesis. Make sure to get the necessary last tipps early enough! |
Individually by E-mail |
from 3. Feb onwards | BA project | Voice recordings
possible from here onwards. Get in touch with Thomas Gassman if you want to reserve a session. |
Sound studio |
4. Feb | Thesis | Thesis deadline digital & analogue
Late delivery implies the immediate disqualification from the BA-process. No FX possible. - upload your PDF named year_yourname_titleofwork_Thesis (i.e. 2019_SmithsonSara_WordsandImages_Thesis) to a folder on the server (tba by ASO) - put 3 physical copies onto the ASO's desk or, in case the office is closed, leave them somewhere in the atelier and e-mail the ASO their location |
Both by 16:00 |
5. Feb | BA project | Kick-Off Lineproducing
We will present you some thoughts on the production pipeline and give examples of past break-down sheets of well organized projects. |
Room 151, 09:00 |
14/15 or 20/21Feb | BA project | Acting reference shots:
guest-actresses and actors will work with you on key shots of your film. |
Room tba, all day |
15. Feb | BA project | Sounddesign concept
send a current animatic (.mp4) with your music layout and a description of your sound design concept to Thomas Gassmann and Christof Steinmann |
E-mail by 17:00 |
17. / 18. Feb | BA project | Animatic editing session 2
a second session with Dominik Gehring to discuss and evaluate the state of your project's current edit. |
Location and timetable tba |
19. / 20. Feb | BA project | Sounddesign talks
First round of talks with our school sounddesigners. Sequence of short meetings will be announced by Thomas Gassmann |
Soundstudio U133 |
3. Mar | BA project | Production Meeting 1: Orange light
before the 3rd (and last) Animatic Editing Session, you will watch the current state of your Animatic with Lineproducing and Mentors and discuss the progress of your film. |
U133/Room 151 |
5. Mar | BA project | Mitarbeiterbörse / Helper's market
get helpers on board by holding a presentation of your project for lower classes and alumni where you can tell them what you're looking for. |
Room 151, 17:30
with apéro! |
5. Mar | MA | Deadline for applying for the Master course at HSLU | Contact MA |
13. Mar | Exam | Examination criteria (practical work)
Choose a subject from your project to be judged by in particular (for example set design, concept art, story, animation, character design, editing etc...) Any changes in your subject after that must be discussed with Jürgen Haas! |
E-mail ASO by 11:00 |
25. Mar (tbc) | BA project | Animatic Editing Session 3 (non-mandatory)
last session with Dominik Gehring to discuss and evaluate the state of your project's current edit. This only takes place if a project's progress is deemed wobbly at Production Meeting 1 |
Location and timetable tba |
2. April by 11:00 | BA project | Production Meeting 2: CoVid Version
All projects send their most recent Animatic along with their current Shotlist to Jane & Jean. |
via Mail until 11 am |
15. April | BA project | Foley Greenlight: CoVid Version
Group-Zoom call with Jürgen Haas, Thomas Gassmann and Lineproducing to evaluate if proceeding with foleys makes sense. Upload your animatics to the server > projects > 3BA_Projektordner > 15April by 15:00 on the 14th of April. |
individual Zoom-Calls 9:00 - 17:00, Animatics on server by April 14th 3pm |
30. April - 5. May | BA project | Foley recordings: CoVid Version
with Dieter Hebben working from Köln. PICTURELOCK for Foleys 3 days before your recording session (will be communicated by Thomas Gassmann or ASO) |
remote |
15. May | Thesis | Thesis Erstgutachten: grades and feedback
are sent to Jürgen Haas and ASO |
E-mail ASO by 11:00 |
tba | Promo | Postcard files deadline
Make a folder with your project's name (ASO sends server info) and upload a tiff-picture (min. 1900 x 1370 px). Please note that 3mm will be cut off on each side! Optionally you can also upload a small, square picture as postage-stamp placeholder. Big sponsors' logos are added by Gerd Gockell, if you are supported by a small community or institution, ask them if they want their name to be mentioned in writing or with their logo (only the name would be easier for us). Also add the following information as an .rtf or .word file: Film title, length in minutes, names of directors, e-mail addresses. (Think about creating your own e-mail for on the postcard i.e. contact@yourfilmname.com) Important: your film title will be definite from now on! Postcard-designs must be greenlighted by your mentors in advance, and by Gerd Gockell finally. Upload to: server > projects > 3BA_projektordner > Postcards |
Upload to Server by 16:00 |
tba | Promo | Poster file deadline
The prototype can be found on the server > studierende > Vorlagen > Poster. Poster-designs must be greenlighted by your mentors in advance! Upload to: server > projects > 3BA_projektordner > Poster |
Upload to server by 16:00 |
25. May | Thesis | Thesis Zweitgutachten: grades are sent to Jürgen Haas and ASO | E-mail ASO by 11:00 |
tba | Promo | Deadline for short text to your project for the HSLU Werkschau exhibition. Information regarding this will be sent by ASI or ASO in the weeks preceding. | E-mail ASO by 11:00 |
26. May | BA project | Fantoche preview version
(eligible projects will be selected by Dean/Lineproducing/Mentors) For projects that are in an advanced state of completion, a work-in-progress version may be sent to be viewed by the Fantoche-jury. |
Upload to server by 23:59 |
26./27. May | Exam | Presentation Skills
Mandatory 1-day workshop to enhance your presentation skills. |
Groups tba by ASO |
2. June | BA project | Credits check
Send screenshots or a .mov (under 100MB!) of your credits for inspection and final OK by Jürgen Haas and your mentors. |
E-mail to Jürgen Haas & ASO by 11:00 |
3. June | Exam | Examination criteria (presentation)
Choose an aspect of your final presentation which is to be judged by in particular (for example language skills in english, entertainment factor, graphic design of the presentation, free speaking (without notes), logical structure of presentation, clarity of technical explanations... ) Any changes in your subject after that must be discussed with Jürgen Haas! |
E-mail ASO by 11:00 |
4. June | Thesis | All Thesis grades are sent by ASO to Heidi Estermann for evaluation. | (ASO) |
tbc | BA exhibition | CoVid Version: uncertain!
Assembly of the BA animation's exhibition space at the HSLU Werkschau. Detailled timetables will be sent to you by ASI. |
tbc |
12. June (mentors) | Exam | Mentors & Lineproducing send their feedback to the projects with focus on method skills and self-organisation skills. (Will not be communicated to students yet) | E-mail to Jürgen Haas & ASO |
12. June | BA project |
Deadline for film's "state of production" & engl. Subtitles this version will be shown at your BA presentation and at the Werkschau. > late deliveries result in exclusion from this year's examination. No FX possible! |
Upload to server by 16:00, folder tba by ASO |
15. June | Exam | Deadline for completing Ani-Wiki entry to your film
Chantal Molleur will not promote your film without a completed page. After completing your studies you will not have access to the Ani-WIki Login anymore. To make your pages, use the Ani-Wiki pages: > Template for student film > Template for student page |
Complete all entries by 16:00 |
16. June | BA project | Deadline for final version of film
this version will be shown at the Premiere. For complete list of requirements, see "Required Records" under: BA Examination > late deliveries result in exclusion from this year's examination. No FX possible! > only finished films will be shown at the Premiere > trailers are only valid by direct discussion with Jürgen Haas and under very special circumstances. Valid for AR, VR & game projects. |
Upload to server by 16:00, folder tba by ASO |
17. June | Exam | Deadline BA Powerpoint-Presentation
until 17:00 upload your BA presentation (as Powerpoint or Keynote file) to the server under: projects -> _3BA_Projektordner -> 05_BA-Presentation -> NameOfYourFilm > At your presentation in front of the Jury, you must use exactly this file. |
Upload to server by 16:00 |
18.-19. June | Exams | BA presentations - CoVid Version
Each group presents in front of the Jury (see "Presentations" paragraph on the BA-Examination page) - this year via Zoom or similar. |
Timetable tba by ASO |
tbc | BA exhibition | CoVid Version: uncertain! Vernissage of the HSLU Werkschau in the evening and school party. | tbc |
tbc | BA exhibition | CoVid Version: uncertain! Students take turns looking after the animation department's exhibition space | tbc |
postponed to Autumn | Premiere | CoVid Version: postponed to Autumn
Premiere of the BA & MA films in the Cinema MAXX With guests and media present. Apéro after the screening! |
Cinema MAXX, Emmenbrücke 18:00-21:00 |
tbc | Ani-Grill | CoVid Version: uncertain
Animation department's end-of-semeser barbecue party! Apéro-Verein will send you an invitation and infos on what to bring. |
Animation terrace, 18:00 |
26. June | BA project | Promotion day: CoVid Version - remote
Chantal Molleur and guests inform you of the further proceedings with your BA film. Topics will be: festival work, school support, responsibilities between you & Chantal, and which festivals offer the best parties! |
remote |
30. June | Cleaning | Give back your chest of drawers (Korpus) and lamps to ASI | Infos follow from ASI |
1./2. July | Cleaning | Disassembly of BA exhibition | Infos follow from ASI |
3. July (tbc) | Promo | Deadline for trailers of your film: CoVid Version - possibly postponed!
Details to follow from ASO. Pay attention to correct use of HSLU logos > Only films with trailers will be promoted on Animation HSLU's vimeo page! > The trailer will be uploaded to our vimeo site and can be linked to your vimeo account. (make a vimeo account!) > Do not upload your final film immediately to any online platform without consulting Chantal Molleur first. You can upload you entire film after it has done its first round of important festivals (usually about a year) to your platform of choice. > Please create a link to our website as the producer of your film. |
Upload to server by 16:00 |