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So that great work can be created, we count on each other to take care and follow certain rules to make things easier.  
 
So that great work can be created, we count on each other to take care and follow certain rules to make things easier.  
  
This booklet will hopefully be a useful tool for your studies and can serve as a physical addition to all digital information you will receive.
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'''The most important rule is: stay informed & ask questions!'''  
 
 
Read it on the train, in the bus, in a café or put it close to your workplace so you have it close when you need it, for example if you forgot that an IDA is or which festivals you will visit in which semester.
 
 
 
'''The most important rule is: stay informed!'''  
 
  
 
Although we try and keep you as up-to-date as possible, you also have the responsibility to regularly consult your E-mail, the student calendar, and the notice board in the entrance hallway.   
 
Although we try and keep you as up-to-date as possible, you also have the responsibility to regularly consult your E-mail, the student calendar, and the notice board in the entrance hallway.   
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* [[Project Submission]] (mandatory for every film made during your studies!)
 
* [[Project Submission]] (mandatory for every film made during your studies!)
  
=Anwesenheitspflicht 80% =
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=Anwesenheitspflicht / Mandatory attendance 80% =
  
Die meisten Module müssen zu mindestens 80% besucht werden. Ansonsten gilt das Modul als nicht bestanden. Ob diese Massgabe für das Modul gilt, entnimmst du dem Modulbeschrieb auf [https://mycampus.hslu.ch/de-ch/ https://mycampus.hslu.ch]. Wenn gesundheitliche Abwesenheitsgründe vorliegen, muss ein Arztzeugnis eingereicht werden. In jedem Fall frühzeitig die Modulverantwortlichen informieren.
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Modules must be visited in person for at least 80% of their duration in order to pass. Some have an even higher attendance regulation, so be sure to check the exact module description on [https://mycampus.hslu.ch/de-ch/ https://mycampus.hslu.ch]. If you missed class due to health reasons, you must submit a doctor's note/medical certificate to your head of module. If you know in advance that you will miss certain classes, always inform your head of module so you can negotiate the consequences.
  
=Apéro-Verein und TAFFEI =
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=Apéro-Verein and TAFFEI =
  
Wir sind stolz, dass unsere Studierende über die Jahre Projekten in Eigeninitiative angerissen haben und sie bis heute betreuen und am Leben halten. Sie sind immer froh um neue Mitglieder um die Organisation frisch und motiviert zu halten!
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We are very proud that, over the years, our students have initiated some very fun extra-curricular teams and activities, and are keeping them alive to this day! They are always happy to welcome new members:
  
* Der Apéro-Verein ist ein Team von Studierenden die nicht nur gerne Party feiern sondern auch gerne Parties MACHEN! Sie dürfen unseren Schulfesten (Ani-Halloween, Ani-Weihnachtsfest, das Kükenfest zur Begrüssung der neuen Studierenden etc...) ihren ganz eigenen Touch verleihen und helfen beim Aufbau und Abbau der Festlichkeiten.
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* The "Apéro-Verein" is a team of students that don't only like to party, but also enjoy MAKING the parties! They are the masterminds behind most of our larger school events (Ani-ween, Ani-Xmas, the Welcoming Party for our new students, etc...) and also coordinate the setup and cleanup procedures.
* Das TAFFEI ist ein Filmclub der einmal pro Woche einen Film (egal ob Animation oder Realfilm) im Rex organisiert und von den Studierenden der Richtungen Illustration/Kunst/Video Plakate gestalten lässt oder gleich selber gestaltet. Achtet auf ihre Aushänge!
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* TAFFEI (yep, legend has it that the name comes from "tough eye") is a student film club which screens animated or live-action films in the REX cinema. The posters are often made incollaboration with illustration/art/video students.  
  
= Aushang =
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=Bergli / New Logo =
  
Im Raum 155 befindet sich gleich am Eingang der Aushang. An dieser Wand findest du Infos wie:
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Our mascot the "Bergli" was created by Jane Mumford and Jürgen Haas to give the family of animation-luzern an icon. It is now slowly being faded out to be replaced by our so-called "Oinimoition" Logo. Everyone is asked to implement the Animation logo to their work as long as it is conform to our ci. You can get the eps-files on our server.
  
* Stundenplan des laufenden Semesters
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= Blackbox- & Workshop rules =
* Theorieplan
 
* Akademischer Kalender
 
* Gruppeneinteilungen der verschiedenen Module etc.
 
* Klassenlisten
 
* NAKU-Angebote
 
  
= Blackbox- & Werkstatt-Regel =
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=== Blackbox ===
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If you need access to the workshop- and blackbox- cupboards and locked areas: contact your head of module, the [[Artistic Associate|artistic assistance]], or the current student blackbox & workshop helper. 
  
=== Jeden Abend nach Beendingung der Arbeit ===
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==== Before leaving the blackbox ====
* Werkzeuge verräumen, Farben, Leim und Bastelmaterial zusammenstellen, Deckel verschliessen, Arbeitsfläche kurz wischen
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* Disassemble all the partitions/moveable walls and lean them against the walls
* Kleine Holz- und Styro-Abfälle entsorgen oder zum Resten-Depot
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* Clean all used tables
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* Store all colour-filters, moltons (big black cloth) and green-screen cloth in the cupboard
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* Sweep the floor around your used area
  
=== Modulende ===
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=== Workshop ===
* Die Modulverantwortlichen organisieren das gemeinsame Aufräumen.
 
* Müllcontainer 2 Tage im Voraus bestellen bei angela.bastelli@hslu.ch
 
* Sämtliche Werkzeuge sind an ihrem Platz
 
* Werkflächen und Tische sind gereinigt (Putzmaterial ist im 1. OG im Zwischengang zur Medienbühne)
 
* ES WERDEN KEINE PUPPENTRICK-SETS AUFBEWAHRT: Studierende sind verpflichtet, selbständig nach Modulende ihre Sets entweder nach Hause zu nehmen oder direkt beim Ökihof zu entsorge
 
  
=== Blackbox ===
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==== Tool rental ====
Zugang zum Werkstatt- & Blackbox-Schrank: Modulleitung, Tanay, Daniela
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If you are borrowing tools, please write your details into the rental-list in the workshop.
  
Nach den Aufnahmen wird die Blackbox wieder zurückgebaut:
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==== Labelling ====
* Alle Stellwände sind abgebaut und gestaffelt an die Wand gelehnt
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Projects that will stay in the workshop or blackbox over multiple days, are to be labelled with the correct project-form.
* Tische sind geputzt
 
* Farbfilterfolien, Molton und Greenscreen-Stoff sind im Schrank verstaut
 
* Der Boden ist gewischt
 
  
=== Werkzeugausleihe ===
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==== Working materials ====
Werkzeugausleihen sind in der Ausleih-Liste in der Werkstatt zu erfassen
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* Using small amounts of work materials is free.
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* Please contact the artistic assistant in case you intend to use larger amounts, so we can re-stock.
  
=== Beschriftung ===
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Contact and questions: [[Artistic Assistant]]
Projekte, welche über mehrere Tage in der Werkstatt/Blackbox platziert sind, sind mit dem Projekt-Formular zu beschriften
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==== Before leaving the workshop ====
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* Put away tools, paints, glue and working material, put all caps and lids back on containers, give your working area a quick dust
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* Put any small wood or styrofoam in the bins or bring them to the rest-material depot
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=== After your Module ===
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* The heads of modules are in charge of organizing the cleanup process.
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* Order large trash containers 2 days ahead with the current [https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/design-kunst/personen/personensuche/person-detail-site/?pid=2679 facility manager].
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* All tools belong back in their place.
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* Working areas and tables are cleaned (cleaning materials are in the 1st floor, in the passage between the main hallway and room 145)
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* STOP-MOTION SETS WILL NOT BE STORED: Students are required to take their sets home, dismantle them and recycle the material, or take the entire sets to the [https://www.real-luzern.ch/abfall/sammelstellen/oekihoefe/ Ökihof].
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= Blog Animation-Luzern =
  
=== Materialbezug ===
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We have our own blog in which our students and co-workers can write short articles and post pictures. We're very open to any suggestions for topics and articles! Write to our [[Artistic Associate|artistic associate]] or [[Technical Support|tech support]] if you're interested in writing your own article, it's even payed $$$
* Der Materialbezug für kleine Mengen ist nach wie vor kostenlos
 
* Bei grösserem Materialverbrauch ist die Assistenz zu kontaktieren.
 
  
Kontakt bei Bei Fragen: [[Artistic Assistant]]
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https://animation-luzern.ch
  
= Blog Animation HSLU =
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= Bulletin board =
  
Wir haben einen Blog der von unseren Studierenden mit Bildern und Kurz-Artikeln gefüttert wird. Wir sind offen für viele Beiträge! Melde dich bei der [[Artistic Associate|künstlerischen Mitarbeiterin]] oder [[Technical Support|technischen Support]], wenn du einen Beitrag veröffentlich möchtest.
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At the entrance to the main atelier 155 in the corridor you will find our bulletin-board. On both sides of the wall you will find:
  
https://animation-luzern.ch
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* the curriculum overview of the current semester
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* class lists
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* theory lesson plans
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* group-lists for the various modules
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* NAKU- and extracurricular activity offers
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* notices for guest lectures
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Please do not hang up non-animation-studies-related advertisements here. There will be a special area for this.
  
 
=Computerrooms =
 
=Computerrooms =
  
146 and 147 are computer rooms, in which lessons take place, but you can also work on your own projects outside of teaching hours. The rooms have air-conditioning, but please note:
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We have one small computer-room and one large one (with a flexible room divider) in which lessons take place, but you can also work on your own projects outside of teaching hours. The rooms have air-conditioning, but please note:
  
 
* The temperature should be set at a constant 24°C
 
* The temperature should be set at a constant 24°C
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* Doors must be kept shut, or the air-con does not work correctly.
 
* Doors must be kept shut, or the air-con does not work correctly.
  
= Deadlines and server uploads =
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= Credits =
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We think it's great if you want to share your work online! Just please remember to always credit us, so people know where they can do the same great work as you do:
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On Vimeo/Youtube  www.hslu.ch  AND – more importantly – our special sub-site: www.animation-luzern.ch
  
When you start working in the animation industry, deadlines are binding - some even existential! That's why they are important to us, too.  
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On Insta: our account @animation.hslu and always also tag #hsludk
  
Latest 2 weeks after the [[42#SEP - Semesterendpr.C3.A4sentation|SEP]] you must put your finished (and only the finished!) projects onto the folder communicated by your teachers. These files are what will be looked at when you are graded. [[First Jean|Jean First]] is responsible for the archiving, and ONLY archives correctly labelled and saved files. Consult the [[Project Submission]] page for details on how to correctly upload files, or ask Jean if you have questions!
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On Facebook: our account Animation Luzern  
  
= Deine Arbeit online =
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On Twitter: mention #animationhslu #hsludk #animationluzern
  
Eine Web-Präsenz zu haben ist wichtig für angehende AnimatorInnen und Animatoren. Egal ob dies nun eine besonders gut gepflegte Facebook-Page, ein Instagram-Account oder eine eigene Website oder Blog ist: teilt uns mit, wo ihr eure Arbeiten postet! Es melden sich ständig Firmen und Studios, die Kurzaufträge zu vergeben haben und wir möchten eine Liste von Arbeitsbeispielen zusammenstellen, die wir ihnen weiterleiten können.
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If you release self-edited videos, a further bonus is to add the official HSLU Logo (to be found on the server in > students > Vorlagen > Logos) to the end of the video.
  
Im ersten Semester unterstützem wir Dich, einen Blog zu pflegen. Das ist eine beruflich nachhaltige Sache, die sehr wichtig ist! Wie können die Studios da draussen dein Talent abrufen, wenn dies nirgends dokumentiert ist?
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Please be loyal and let people know where you've been working! And please remind your fellow students if one of them forgets.
  
Wir laden alle zwei Jahre Produktionsfirmen ein, die interessiert sind u.a. Praktika anzubieten. Der Blog ist also eure Visitenkarte für die Welt da draussen!
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= Deadlines and server uploads =
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When you start working in the animation industry, deadlines are binding - some even existential! That's why they are important to us, too.
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Latest 2 weeks after the [[42#SEP - Semesterendpr.C3.A4sentation|SEP]] you must put your finished (and only the finished!) projects onto the folder communicated by your teachers. These files are what will be looked at when you are graded. [[Jean First|Jean First]] is responsible for the archiving, and ONLY archives correctly labelled and saved files. Consult the [[Project Submission]] page for details on how to correctly upload files, or ask Jean if you have questions!
  
 
= Discord =
 
= Discord =
  
Don't let the name fool you, we like harmony! And harmony involves communication. During the Corona-lockdown we established a chat-server using the program Discord which worked so well, that it has become a staple of our communciation. Especially during [[42#SEP - Semesterendpr.C3.A4sentation|SEP]]<nowiki/>s, where you can comment your friend's presentations live and sometimes watch other classes' special guest inputs.
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Don't let the name fool you, we like harmony! And harmony involves communication. During the Corona-lockdown we established a chat-server using the program Discord which worked so well, that it has become a staple of our communciation. Especially during [[42#SEP - Semesterendpr.C3.A4sentation|SEP]]<nowiki/>s, where you can comment your friend's presentations live and sometimes watch other classes' special guest inputs. Learn all about Discord in this hilarious [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ13BA3-NR4 2 Minute How-To video!]
  
[https://discord.com/ Download Discord here,] and feel free to ask J[[First Jean|ean First]] or your [[Artistic Associate|artistic associate]] for help if you have trouble getting oriented.  
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[https://discord.com/ Download Discord here,] and then ask J[[Jean First|ean First]] or your local [[Artistic Associate|artistic associate]] or... ANYONE from the upper years for a secret invite code.
  
 
= E-Mail Policy =
 
= E-Mail Policy =
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* Check your inbox and read your e-mails at least twice a day.
 
* Check your inbox and read your e-mails at least twice a day.
 
* Important e-mails are sent via our assistants with subject headers like: '''"1.BA: xyz..."''' or '''"EVERYONE/ALLE: xyz..."'''   
 
* Important e-mails are sent via our assistants with subject headers like: '''"1.BA: xyz..."''' or '''"EVERYONE/ALLE: xyz..."'''   
* Circulars (i.e. "mass mails"/Rundmails) are only to be sent by assistants, your module tec Rundmails werden grundsätzlich von der Assistentin gesendet. Modulverantwortliche schreiben euch ebenfalls an und in Ausnahmefällen Jürgen Haas.
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* Circulars (i.e. "mass mails"/Rundmails) are only to be sent by assistants, your module teachers, and in exceptions Jürgen Haas.  
* Es werden keine „an alle antworten“-Emails versendet, nur an die Person/en, die wirklich die Infos wissen muss/müssen
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* Please don't "answer all" when replying. Check who really needs to know your information!
* Es werden keine „undisclosed recipients“ Emails versendet (Blindkopien)
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* Please don't send „undisclosed recipients“ Emails (BCC)  
  
=Empfehlung einer Anschaffung =
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=Eating, Drinking, Cooking =
  
=== Backups ===
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Eating is prohibited in all classrooms, especially in the computer rooms. There is a strict cooking ban in the atliers. No kettles, hot dog machines or microwaves. Capsule coffee machines are allowed at the workplace.
Wenn dir deine persönlichen Arbeiten wichtig sind: Kaufe unbedingt eine '''externe Festplatte''' und speichere deine Daten täglich darauf ab. Zur Sicherheit eine weitere Festplatte an einem anderen Ort mit wöchentlichem Backup. Wir übernehmen '''keine Verantwortung''' für verlorene Dateien, die auf dem Server zwischengespeichert sind.
 
  
=== Adapter ===
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Please eat in the reception hall at the kiosk, in the kitchen, in the sofa corners or outside.  
Ein DVI/HDMI Adapter für deinen Laptop. So kannst du bei Bedarf problemlos das ausgeliehene Cintiq anschliessen.
 
 
 
= Erasmus =
 
 
 
Wir empfehlen unseren Studierenden ein [[Exchange|Austauschsemester]]. Geeignete Hochschulen sind auf aniwiki gesammelt. Auf Grund des Curricularen Ablaufs empfiehlt sich das 4. Semester.
 
  
Bei Fragen und zur organisatorischen Abwicklung wendest du dich an Jane Mumford.
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IG Arbeit runs the great [http://www.igarbeit.ch/dienstleistungen/gastronomie-catering/menuplaene.html Kantine NYLON 7]. On Thursdays there is a Japanese food truck on the main road.  
  
=Essen, Trinken, Kochen =
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Please take drinks into the rooms only in bottles and dispose of them afterwards. We maintain a very good relationship with our housekeeping.
  
In sämtlichen Unterrichtsräumen, im Besondern den Computer-Räumen gilt ein Essverbot. Im Atelier gilt ein striktes Kochverbot. Keine Wasserkocher, keine Hot-Dog-Maschinen oder Mikrowellen. Kapsel-Kaffeemaschinen dürft ihr am Arbeitsplatz haben.
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= Facility Management / Hausdienst =
 
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If your power outlet all of a sudden does not work anymore, get in thouch with the [https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/hochschule-luzern/campus/hausdienst/ Facility Management].
Bitte verköstigt euch in der Empfangshalle am Kiosk, im Aufenthaltsraum (Mikrowellen) oder bei schönem Wetter draussen. Die IG Arbeit betreibt die tolle [http://www.igarbeit.ch/dienstleistungen/gastronomie-catering/menuplaene.html Kantine NYLON 7]. Getränke bitte nur in Flaschen in die Räume nehmen und anschliessend entsorgen. Wir pflegen ein sehr gutes Verhältnis zu unserem Hausdienst.
 
 
 
= Facebook =
 
 
 
Please like unsere Posts und halte dich auf dem Laufenden, welcher Film Preise einheimst oder wo die nächste Animationsparty steigt!
 
 
 
'''&gt; Animation HSLU''' und '''Lucerne Master Academy of Animation'''
 
  
 
= Festivals =
 
= Festivals =
  
Keine Animation ohne seine Festivals! Wir bezahlen deine Akkreditierung (Festivalpass) für folgende zwei Festivals im Frühlingssemester, die festen Bestandteil im Curriculum sind. Die Teilnahme ist jeweils Pflicht. Die Festivalpässe werden von uns übernommen, Reise und Aufenthalt müssen individuell organisiert und finanziert werden.
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No animation without its festivals! We pay for your accreditation (festival pass) for the following two festivals in the spring semester, which are an integral part of the curriculum. Participation is compulsory in each case. The festival passes will be paid by us, travel and stay have to be organized and financed individually.
  
1 BA: Annecy, mitte Juni, s. Modulplan
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1 BA: [https://www.annecy.org Annecy] in mid-June (see module plan)
  
2 BA: Stuttgart FMX / ITFS, Ende April, Anfang Mai, s. Modulplan
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2 BA VFX Module: [https://fmx.de/en Stuttgart FMX / ITFS], end of April, beginning of May, see module plan
  
Zu empfehlen in der Schweiz sind besonders auch das FANTOCHE (Anfang September), die Kurzfilmtage Winterthur (November) und das Animatou (Oktober). Eine [[List of filmfestivals|grosse internationale Festivalliste]] findest du auf dem Aniwiki.
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In Switzerland we also recommend [https://fantoche.ch/en FANTOCHE] (beginning of September), the [https://www.kurzfilmtage.ch/en/ Short Film Festival Winterthur] (November) and [https://animatou.com/ Animatou] (October).
  
 
= Finances =
 
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Sometimes life sends us through rough patches. Some of you might not come from a home that is able to support you financially during your studies. If you're struggling, please feel free to get in touch with [[Artistic Associate|our artistic associate]] anytime if you need help or just want to talk. We will gladly help you make a plan and assist you in the process. Here are a few options to check out:
 
Sometimes life sends us through rough patches. Some of you might not come from a home that is able to support you financially during your studies. If you're struggling, please feel free to get in touch with [[Artistic Associate|our artistic associate]] anytime if you need help or just want to talk. We will gladly help you make a plan and assist you in the process. Here are a few options to check out:
  
- student jobs, such as taking care of the rental system, helping with updating excel lists, labelling and categorizing material/projects etc... contact [[Artistic Assistant|our artistic assistant]] to find out if there's a job  opening soon.
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- student jobs, such as taking care of the [[rental]] system, helping with updating excel lists, labeling and categorizing material/projects etc... contact [[Artistic Assistant|our artistic assistant]] to find out if there's a job  opening soon.
  
 
- The HSLU's "Unterstützungsfonds" (support fund) can give up to 2000.- for special acquiries or short-term help in exceptional cases
 
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- Check out this list of stipends, which you might be eligible for as a student: https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-university-of-applied-sciences-and-arts/campus/living-in-lucerne/stipendien-und-preise/
 
- Check out this list of stipends, which you might be eligible for as a student: https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-university-of-applied-sciences-and-arts/campus/living-in-lucerne/stipendien-und-preise/
  
- Or contact the HSLU official student counsellor to a solution for you:  https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/design-kunst/studium/informationen-fuer-studierende/studierendenberatung/studierendenberatung-finanzen/  
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- Or contact the HSLU official student counselor to a solution for you:  https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/design-kunst/studium/informationen-fuer-studierende/studierendenberatung/studierendenberatung-finanzen/  
  
 
=Gotte / Götti =
 
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In der ersten Woche deines Studiums entscheidet das Los an der Willkommensfeier, welche Studentin oder welcher Student deine Erstehilf-Begleitung in der Anfangszeit ist. Deine Gotte/dein Götti bietet dir Unterstützung in der räumlichen Orientierung und steht dir Rede und Antwort zu allem was dir betreffend Studium unter den Nägeln brennt.
 
In der ersten Woche deines Studiums entscheidet das Los an der Willkommensfeier, welche Studentin oder welcher Student deine Erstehilf-Begleitung in der Anfangszeit ist. Deine Gotte/dein Götti bietet dir Unterstützung in der räumlichen Orientierung und steht dir Rede und Antwort zu allem was dir betreffend Studium unter den Nägeln brennt.
  
= Students Calendar =
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= +Colabor Module - Interdisciplinarity in Design and Arts =
  
In our [https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=animationhslu%40gmail.com&ctz=Europe%2FZurich Students Special Events Calendar] you'll find all events that aren't marked in the curriculum-plan hanging in the hallway.
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In den [https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/design-kunst/studium/interdisziplinaere-module/colabor/ +Colabor-Modulen] bearbeiten die Studierenden spezifische Themenfelder und erweitern im Austausch über die Disziplinengrenzen hinaus ihren Gestaltungs-, Methoden- und Erfahrungshorizont. Dabei werden sie von einem fächerübergreifenden, internationalen Dozierendenteam begleitet.  
  
Click the above link to see it in your Webbrowser or copy+paste the following link directly into your iCal or Google Calendar to stay up to date:
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Zur selben Zeit ist es möglich, ein Austausch oder ein Praktikum zu machen! (Siehe Punkt «[[#Praktikum / Austausch|Praktikum / Austausch]]»)
  
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/animationhslu%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics
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= Infotage / Info Days =
  
= IDA-Module - Interdisciplinarity in Design and Arts =
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Your help is needed here! On the info days in November (usually the last Friday and Saturday), curious prospective students come to the animation department and want to know one thing above all: How cool is it to study animation? Can you see current work? What is the atmosphere like, etc.? That's why you will have to be here to provide information, chat, inspire, and prepare.
  
Die [https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-school-of-art-and-design/degree-programmes/studienuebergreifende-module/ida-im-bachelor/ IDA-Module] finden in der zwietn Hälfte des Frühjahrssemesters statt. Du bearbeitest spezifische Themenfelder und erweiterst über Disziplingrenzen hinaus deinen Gestaltungshorizont. Du wirst von einem fächerübergreifenden Dozierendenteam begleitet. Zur selben Zeit ist es möglich, ein Austausch oder ein Praktikum zu machen! (Siehe Punkt «[[#Praktikum / Austausch|Praktikum / Austausch]]»)
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Passion should be authentic - the info days are not paid.
  
= Infotage =
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Hier ist eure Mithilfe gefragt! An den Infotagen im November kommen neugierige Studieninteressierte in die Animationsabteilung und wollen vor allem eins wissen: Wie cool ist es Animation zu studieren? Kann man aktuelle Arbeiten sehen? Wie ist die Stimmung etc. Deshalb ist es super, wenn ihr zum Auskunftgeben, Tratschen, Begeistern und zum Vorbereiten da seid. Passion soll authentisch sein – die Infotage werden nicht entlohnt.
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In den +Focus-Modulen (bis 2021: SPA) können Studierende praktische Fertigkeiten rund um die Werkstätten und darüber hinaus erwerben und vertiefen. Für die Werkstätten gilt der erfolgreiche Besuch eines entsprechenden Moduls als Qualifikation für die selbstständige Nutzung.
  
=ISA-Modul - Interdisziplinäre Studienangebote =
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[https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/design-kunst/studium/interdisziplinaere-module/focus/ +Fokus-Module]
  
Die Hochschule Luzern bietet gemeinsam mit der Universität Luzern und der Pädagogischen Hochschule Luzern interdisziplinäre Studienangebote an. Ziel ist es, auf dem Hochschulplatz Luzern den Austausch unter den Studierenden und Dozierenden zu fördern. Hier ist es auch möglich, ECTS-Punkte für die Theorie zu erwerben. Entsprechende Module sind jeweils gekennzeichnet.
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= Kitsu =
 
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We track student projects with cg-wire kitsu on our [https://zou.animation-luzern.ch kitsu server]. Talk to [[Technical Support|technical support]] to get an account.
http://www.isa-campus.ch
 
  
 
= Kunst- und Designbibliothek =
 
= Kunst- und Designbibliothek =
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https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/design-kunst/ueber-uns/kunst-und-designbibliothek
 
https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/design-kunst/ueber-uns/kunst-und-designbibliothek
  
= Mentors in your 1.BA year =
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= Coaching in your 1.BA Year =
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In your 1st BA year, you will receive a coach (a lecturer or core member of our staff) to guide you through your first steps. You will meet them in loose intervals to talk about how you're doing and how the studies are going so far. You can also pro-actively ask for a meeting, if there is something on your mind or questions you would like answers to. Although the official coaching ends after the 1st BA year, you are very welcome to keep in touch generally!
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= Mentors in your 3.BA Year / Practical Thesis =
  
In your 1st BA year, you will receive a mentor (a teacher or core member of our staff) to guide you through your first steps. You will meet them in loose intervals to talk about how you're doing and how the studies are going so far. You can also pro-actively ask for a meeting, if there is something on your mind or questions you would like answers to. Although the official mentorship ends after the 1st BA year, you are very welcome to keep in touch generally!
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The mentors have the task of advising the student in his or her thesis. This can relate to the thesis as a whole or to individual areas (e.g. technological topics). This is defined in advance. The mentors are primarily to be chosen from the extended team of Animation-Lucerne lecturers. In the case of special requirements, external persons from the field of animation can be requested in consultation with the head of the study programme. The mentors are in contact with the study coordinator and the line producer and coordinate with them regarding the timetable and status of the project. From a critical size of a project or group, two mentors can also be called in; this is done in consultation with the head of the degree programme. Mentors receive a lump-sum compensation of CHF 1,500. In the event of unforeseeable additional work, this compensation can be increased. The amount of time spent is at the discretion of the mentor; it is also a commitment to the next generation.
  
= Mitarbeit bei Abschlussprojekten =
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= Mitarbeiterbörse (Mithilfe bei Abschlussprojekten) =
  
In der Animationsbranche beruflich tätig zu sein, bedeutet vor allem eines: Teamwork. Wir wünschen und fördern die Zusammenarbeit über die verschiedenen Studienjahre hinweg. Im Frühjahr veranstalten wir eine Mitarbeiterbörse, auf der jedes Abschlussprojekt seine Mitarbeiter-Bedürfnisse präsentiert. Bist du ein Crack in einem bestimmten Bereich, kannst du dich an ein oder mehrere Projekte andocken, sofern der Zeitaufwand und dein Energiehaushalt ausgeglichen bleiben bzw. deine Leistungsnachweise für die eingeschriebenen Module nicht auf der Strecke bleiben.
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Working professionally in the animation industry means one thing above all: teamwork. We want and encourage collaboration across the different years of study. In the spring, we hold a staff exchange where each final year project presents its staff needs. If you are a crack in a particular field, you can dock onto one or more projects, as long as the time commitment and your energy levels remain balanced or your credits for the enrolled modules do not fall by the wayside. This is also an opportunity for our younger alumni to gain further experience and even earn a little extra. The Mitarbeiterbörse 2022 will take place on 3 March, 5:30 pm in the Aktionshalle.
  
 
= My Campus =
 
= My Campus =
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http://www.mycampus.hslu.ch
 
http://www.mycampus.hslu.ch
  
= NAKUs - Niveau ausgleichende Kurse =
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= NAKUs - "Niveau-ausgleichende Kurse" =
  
 
Nach dem Prinzip „Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe“ organisieren fortgeschrittene Studierende Hilfestellungen in folgenden Programmen: After Effects, Maya, ZBrush, ProTools, MARI...je nach Bedarf auch andere, wenn eine ausreichende Anzahl Interessiert zusammen kommen.
 
Nach dem Prinzip „Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe“ organisieren fortgeschrittene Studierende Hilfestellungen in folgenden Programmen: After Effects, Maya, ZBrush, ProTools, MARI...je nach Bedarf auch andere, wenn eine ausreichende Anzahl Interessiert zusammen kommen.
  
Die NAKUs finden nach Ankündigung normalerweise dienstags und donnerstags um 18.30 Uhr statt (Ort wird bekannt gegeben). Die Teilnahme ist freiwillig und lohnt sich! Die Anzahl Workstations definieren die max. Teilnehmerzahl.
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Die NAKUs finden nach Ankündigung normalerweise dienstags und donnerstags um 17.30 Uhr statt (Ort wird bekannt gegeben). Die Teilnahme ist freiwillig und lohnt sich! Die Anzahl Workstations definieren die max. Teilnehmerzahl.
  
 
Wenn du selbst ein Crack in einem Programm bist und dieses den Mitstudierenden näherbringen möchtest, meldest du dich bei der künstlerischen Mitarbeiterin.
 
Wenn du selbst ein Crack in einem Programm bist und dieses den Mitstudierenden näherbringen möchtest, meldest du dich bei der künstlerischen Mitarbeiterin.
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NAKU-Leitende werden mit 25 CHF/h entlohnt.
 
NAKU-Leitende werden mit 25 CHF/h entlohnt.
  
= Öffnungszeiten Gebäude / Opening hours Viscosi 745 =
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= Online Visibility =
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Having online portfolios is important for animators-in-spe. Whether it's an oldschool facebook page, an instagram profile for your work or a "real" website or blog: let us know where you're posting your work! We often repost our student's work (especially in our Insta-stories). Tagg @animation.hslu in your stories and let us know what you're up to, or hit us up if we should repost something!
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In the first semester we gladly support you in creating your own online presence and encourage you to keep an archive of everything you create. This is an important step to professionalising your work. How can studios out there find out about your talent, if it's not documented?
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= Opening hours Viscosi 745 =
  
 
With your badge you have 24 h access to the building and to your respective allowed working rooms.
 
With your badge you have 24 h access to the building and to your respective allowed working rooms.
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= Psychologische Unterstützung / Psychological help =
 
= Psychologische Unterstützung / Psychological help =
  
Animation ist Bewegung. Bewegung kann in alle Richtungen gehen und manchmal auch nach unten. Wenn ihr merkt, dass es jemandem sichtlich nicht gut geht oder ihr dies an euch selbst feststellt, sucht jederzeit das Gespräch mit Jane, Daniela, Jürgen oder euren Mentoren. Die Luzerner Hochschulen bieten auch psychologische Beratung an: siehe Link unten.
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Animation ist Bewegung. Bewegung kann in alle Richtungen gehen und manchmal auch nach unten. Wenn ihr merkt, dass es jemandem sichtlich nicht gut geht oder ihr dies an euch selbst feststellt, sucht jederzeit das Gespräch mit Kat, Elena, Jürgen oder euren Mentoren. Die Luzerner Hochschulen bieten auch psychologische Beratung an: siehe Link unten.
----Animation is movement. Movements can go in all directions, and sometimes downwards too. If you notice that someone is not feeling well or you realise that you are feeling bad yourself, you can get in touch with Jane, Daniela, Jürgen or your mentors at any time. There is also the option of seeking official on-campus help:
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----Animation is movement. Movements can go in all directions, and sometimes downwards too. If you notice that someone is not feeling well or you realise that you are feeling bad yourself, you can get in touch with Kat, Elena, Jürgen or your mentors at any time. There is also the option of seeking official on-campus help:
  
 
https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/hochschule-luzern/campus/beratung/
 
https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/hochschule-luzern/campus/beratung/
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= Praktikum & Austausch / Internships & Exchanges =
 
= Praktikum & Austausch / Internships & Exchanges =
  
It's in your and our best interest that you gather experiences outside our school, too. You can do this during a [[Austausch|school exchange or through an internship]]. Both options are suggested to take place in the 4th semester. You will find more information to this and to our [[Partnerschulen|Partnerschools]] here in the Aniwiki. [[Mumford S. Jane|Jane Mumford]] is your go-to assistant for any wishes concerning internships/exchanges.
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It's in your and our best interest that you gather experiences outside our school, too. You can do this during a [[Austausch|school exchange or through an internship]]. Both options are suggested to take place in the 4th semester. You will find more information to [[Internship Studios|internship studios]] and to our [[International Animation Schools|List of International Animation Schools]] here in the Aniwiki. The [[Artistic Associate|ASO]] is your go-to person for any wishes concerning internships/exchanges.
  
= Raumreservationen =
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= Rental =
 
 
Wenn du oder ihr einen Raum ausserhalb der Animationsräume für einen bestimmten Anlass benötigt, z.B. für einen Kinoabend im „Projektionsraum REX“, teilt dies der [[Artistic Assistant|künstlerischen Assistentin]] mit. Den Belegungsplan findet man auf [https://mycampus.hslu.ch/de-ch/raum-dk/uebersicht/ mycampus].
 
  
Für das Soundstudio führt [[Gassmann Thomas|Thomas Gassmann]] einen Kalender, wo genau eingetragen wird, wer wann im Studio ist. Reservationen fürs Tonstudio laufen über ihn.
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The [[Rental]] is similar to the "Videowerkstatt", a place to rent equipment, hardware and software licenses. You can rent and bring back equipment in room U138 every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 - 13:30. The rental service is staffed by students from our department and count as a [[42#Student Jobs|student job]].
  
= Rental =
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When you rent something, you will receive an e-mail. If you are late in returning it, you must pay a fee for every late returned object. Spontaneous rentals outside of opening hours are not possible. So please plan ahead when you need to have or give back a camera for example!
  
Das [[Rental]] ist die Equipment-Ausleihe (ähnlich der Videowerkstatt). Ausleih- und Rückgabezeiten sind DI und DO 12.30-13.30 Uhr im Raum U138.
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= Rooms – Overview & Reservation =
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An [[:File:744-745.pdf|overview map of the buildings 744 & 745]] (kind of a Marauder's Map).
  
Wenn du etwas ausleihst, bekommst du ein Mail. Verspätet sich die Rückgabe, musst du pro verspätetes Objekt eine Gebühr bezahlen. Spontane Ausleihen ausserhalb der [[Rental]]-Zeit sind nicht möglich. D.h. du musst gut vorausplanend organisieren, wenn du z.B. eine Kamera benötigst.
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If you need a room outside the animation department's locality for a specific event, for example a cinema evening in the REX cinema, tell our [[Artistic Assistant|ASI]]. You can find an overview of the room's free slots on [https://mycampus.hslu.ch/de-ch/raum-dk/uebersicht/ mycampus].
  
= SEP - Semesterendpräsentation =
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For reserving the sound studio, please contact [[Thomas Gassmann|Thomas Gassmann]] who has a separate calender with an overview of who needs it when.
  
Jeweils am Ende des 1. bis 4. Semesters finden die SEP statt. JedeR StudierendeR präsentiert für 8 Minuten, mit 2 Minuten Q&A/Feedbackrunde. 
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= Semester Overview =
  
'''Inhalt:''' Nach dem Credo, dass das Publikum nicht nur deine Arbeitsprozesse und ausgewählte Resultate des letzten Semesters zu sehen bekommen, sondern auch unterhalten werden soll, bringst du deine Projekte hier kurz & knackig auf den Punkt und bietest allen ein visuelles Feuerwerk! Natürlich kannst du auch animations-relevante (Freizeit-)Arbeiten in die SEP einfliessen lassen, wenn du z.B. auf einer Reise fürs Studium inspirierende Skizzen gezeichnet hast. Von jedem praktischen Modul sollte mindestens ein Beispiel gezeigt und kurz erläutert werden.  
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You usually receive your semester-overview by E-mail shortly before the end of the last semester. The most up-to-date version can also be found on our Bulletin Board. In it, you will see the duration of the modules, heads of modules, and the rooms they will take place in. Make note of the important events such as the SEP, the Werkschau, Festivals, etc... We also keep a version of the semester overview online, see: [[Programs and courses]].
  
'''Technisch:''' Die SEPs sind in Blöcke von ca. 1h aufgeteilt, mit Pausen dazwischen. Benutzt nur einen Computer per Block ausser es muss wegen spezifischer Programme gewechselt werden. Schaut einen Tag zuvor schon nach, ob alle eure Files auf diesem Computer geöffnet werden können. (zB hat der Computer Keynote/Powerpoint? Funktioniert alle Musik/Sounds innerhalb der Präsentation? Sind die Videofiles entsprechend verlinkt etc...). Bereitet eure Präsentation auf Powerpoint/Keynote vor, da sie die zuverlässigsten Programme sind. Kein durch-Folder-durchclicken um ein File zu finden, bitte!
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= SEP - Semester end presentations =
  
Die Modulverantwortlichen Animation sind anwesend und ein kurzes, persönliches Feedback wird danach auf Anfrage gegeben. Die Teilnahme an den SEP ist Pflicht! ''Wenn du zeitlich verhindert bist oder in einem Praktikum/im Auslandsemester, teilst du dies Jürgen Haas und der [[Artistic Associate|ASO]] mit und schickst ihnen eine digitale Videopräsentation (Abgabe einen Tag vor der SEP)''. ''Wenn du aus gesundheitlichen Gründen die SEP nicht wahrnehmen kannst, ist dies ebenfalls mitzuteilen inkl. Einreichung des Arztzeugnisses.''
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The SEPs take place at the end of the 1st - 4th semester. Every student presents for 8 minutes with a following 2-minute Q&A/feedback round.   
----The SEPs take place at the end of the 1st - 4th semester. Every student presents for 8 minutes with a following 2-minute Q&A/feedback round.   
 
  
'''Content:''' With the goal of not only showing the audience your work process and selected results  but also offering an entertaining presentation, you should make a short, sweet and visually appealing summary of your past semester! Of course you can include animation-related work from your spare time in the SEP, for example if you were sketching during travels or made visuals for a friend. You should mention and show at least 1 example from each practical module.  
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'''Content:''' With the goal of not only showing the audience your work process and selected results  but also offering an entertaining presentation, you should make a short, sweet and visually appealing summary of your past semester! Of course you can include animation-related work from your spare time in the SEP, for example if you were sketching during travels or made visuals for a friend. You ''must'', however, show and give context to at least 1 example from each practical module.  
  
 
'''Technical:''' The SEPs are divided into blocks of ca. 1h, separated by breaks. Use only one computer per block unless absolutely necessary! Decide with the other students from your block who will offer their computer and check one day beforehand that all your files can really be opened on that computer. (i.e. does the computer have Keynote/Powerpoint? Does all the music/sound within the presentation work? Are the videos linked correctly etc...) Prepare your presentation in keynote/powerpoint, as they are the most reliable. No clicking through folders to find the right files, please!
 
'''Technical:''' The SEPs are divided into blocks of ca. 1h, separated by breaks. Use only one computer per block unless absolutely necessary! Decide with the other students from your block who will offer their computer and check one day beforehand that all your files can really be opened on that computer. (i.e. does the computer have Keynote/Powerpoint? Does all the music/sound within the presentation work? Are the videos linked correctly etc...) Prepare your presentation in keynote/powerpoint, as they are the most reliable. No clicking through folders to find the right files, please!
  
The heads of the modules are present and can, on request, give a short personal feedback to your presentation. Taking part in the SEP is mandatory! ''If you can't come because you are still in an internship or abroad in an exchange semester, let Jürgen Haas and the [[Artistic Associate|ASO]] know and send them a digital videopresentation (deadline 1 day before the SEP). If you can't take part for health reasons, you must let them know too and bring a letter of proof from your doctor.''  
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The heads of the modules are present and can, on request, give a short personal feedback to your presentation. Taking part in the SEP is mandatory! ''If you can't come because you are still in an internship or abroad in an exchange semester, let Jürgen Haas and the [[Artistic Associate|ASO]] know and send them a digital videopresentation (deadline 1 day before the SEP). If you can't take part for health reasons, you must let them know too and bring a letter of proof from your doctor.''
 
 
 
= Server =
 
= Server =
  
 
On the server you can work with your teammates and you can find useful files for your projects: f.ex Logos, Sounds etc.
 
On the server you can work with your teammates and you can find useful files for your projects: f.ex Logos, Sounds etc.
  
On OSX / Linux connect to server: smb://10.180.128.20
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== Credentials ==
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* Username: hslu
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* Password: [The usual animation password. (ask an older student if you don't know it yet)]
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=== OSX / Linux ===
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smb://10.180.128.20
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=== Windows ===
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On Windows open the "File Explorer" (not the "Internet Explorer") and enter the following url into the address bar (use back slashes):
  
On Windows: \\10.180.128.20
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\\10.180.128.20
  
With the username hslu and the usual password.
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== Mount Points and Naming Convention ==
  
We have multipe mountpoints:
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We have multipe mount points:
* bermuda: this is the place to transfer quickly data to another person, the data can disapear at any time
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* '''bermuda''': this is the place to quickly transfer data to another person, the data here could disappear at any time!
* tonarchiv: our sound library
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* '''tonarchiv''': our sound library
* animation: the archive and other useful bits
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* '''animation''': the archive of all our films, and a student server with lots of information for you (have a look!)
* projects: the please you can work with your teammates.  
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* '''projects''': the place you can work with your teammates.  
 
** Name your folders on "projects" and "bermuda" according to the following pattern:  
 
** Name your folders on "projects" and "bermuda" according to the following pattern:  
 
** "[YEAR]_[PROJECTNAME]_[RESPONSIBLE]"
 
** "[YEAR]_[PROJECTNAME]_[RESPONSIBLE]"
 
** f.ex: 2018_My-very-important-film_Juergen-Haas, 2018_Bring-cake_Otto-Alder
 
** f.ex: 2018_My-very-important-film_Juergen-Haas, 2018_Bring-cake_Otto-Alder
 
** Avoid using any special characters (umlaut, accents, etc.) or spaces if you need maximum compatibility.  
 
** Avoid using any special characters (umlaut, accents, etc.) or spaces if you need maximum compatibility.  
** Use one folder per project and do '''not''' put multiple projects or backups in one folder. The space on the server is limited and it should be used for projects currently in progress.  
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** Use one folder per project and do '''not''' put multiple projects or backups in one folder. The space on the server is limited and it should be used for projects currently in progress
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** Do not use the server as a backup - it should only be used for projects that are in a work in progress state and not abandoned for more than two weeks.  
 
** Backup your projects on a weekly basis to an external hard drive.  
 
** Backup your projects on a weekly basis to an external hard drive.  
 
** '''Attention:''' We will delete any folder not following the naming convention and if we run out of space we will also delete folders that were not touched for a certain time. Normally we notify the responsible person before deleting any folder.
 
** '''Attention:''' We will delete any folder not following the naming convention and if we run out of space we will also delete folders that were not touched for a certain time. Normally we notify the responsible person before deleting any folder.
Responsible for the server: [[First Jean|Jean First]]
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Responsible for the server: [[Jean First|Jean First]]
  
= Studentische Mitarbeit =
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= Social Media =
  
Es gibt viele Gelegenheiten in irgendeiner Form für die Animationsabteilung zu arbeiten. Sei es die Standbetreuung an Messen, Support für Dozierende etc. Wenn ihr mit studentischer Mitarbeit beauftragt werdet, notiert euch die geleisteten Stunden. Ihr bekommt von der Assistentin ein Honorarblatt zum Ausfüllen. Allerdings sind wir auch darauf angewiesen, dass alle ehrenamtlich mitarbeiten und anpacken, wenn es kurzfristig nötig ist.
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We obviously encourage you to follow us and like our posts on our [https://www.facebook.com/Animation.Luzern Facebook] and [https://www.instagram.com/animation.hslu/ Instagram] pages, where you can find news of exciting events happening at school, which of our student/alumni films wins a prize, or what our students are up to in general!
  
 
= Software =
 
= Software =
  
You can get most of your required software here: https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/helpdesk/software/ Software for animation-specific courses can be received either through your module leader or by contacting [[Technical Support|technical support]]. If you are interested in buying your own TVpaint licence (as an enrolled student, you receive a special discount!) please also contact [[Technical Support|technical support]] or [[Artistic Assistant|ASI]] / [[Artistic Associate|ASO]].
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You can get most of your required software here: https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/helpdesk/software/ Software for animation-specific courses can be received either through your module leader or by contacting [[Technical Support|technical support]].  
  
= Students council =
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Some Software, f.ex. Adobe, can be activated using your school email and password. If you are not sure how licensing works, ask someone form  [[Technical Support|technical support]].
  
Uns ist es wichtig, dass wir in stetem Austausch sind und erfahren, wenn es irgendwo brennt. Von jedem Studienjahr befinden sich vier Studierende plus die Studienleitung und künstlerische Mitarbeiterin im Council. Die Studierenden wählen pro Jahrgang zwei und die Dozierenden weitere zwei Vertretungen. Es werden organisatorische Entscheidungen getroffen und Inputs in die Runde gebracht. Das Treffen wird protokolliert und den Mitgliedern danach zugeschickt. Die Studentscouncil VetreterInnen haben Mitteilungspflicht gegenüber ihren Jahrgängen.
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If you are interested in buying your own TVpaint licence (as an enrolled student, you receive a special discount!) please also contact [[Technical Support|technical support]] or [[Artistic Assistant|ASI]] / [[Artistic Associate|ASO]].
  
= Stundenplan =
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= Student Calendar (iCal) =
  
Zu Beginn des Semesters bekommt ihr den Stundenplan per Mail zugesendet. Er ist auch physisch am Aushang bei den Arbeitsplätzen im Raum 155 zu finden. Darin sind Modullänge, Modulverantwortliche und die Räume vermerkt. Die Kenntnis des Stundenplans ist für alle Pflicht. Notiert euch wichtige Termine wie SEP, Werkschau, Festivals etc. gleich in der persönlichen Agenda, damit es keine Kollisionen mit privaten Terminen gibt. Siehe auch [[Programs and courses]].
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In our [https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=animationhslu%40gmail.com&ctz=Europe%2FZurich Students Events Calendar] you'll find special events, deadlines and extracurricular modules from our department, as well as festival-dates and important milestones. It's read-only, to avoid any confusion.
  
= Vorlesungsfreie Zeit =
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Click the above link to see it in your Webbrowser or copy+paste the following link directly into your Google Calendar to stay up to date:
  
Im Semesterplan findest du im vor Beginn des Frühjahrsemesters die sogenannte vorlesungsfreie Zeit. Die sollte genutzt werden, um Arbeiten und Projekte selbständig zu beenden oder folgende Module im Selbststudium vorzubereiten. Nutze die Zeit z.B. für Tutorials, Puppenbau, Programmaneignugen etc. Entsprechende Kurse werden ausgeschrieben.
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https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=YW5pbWF0aW9uaHNsdUBnbWFpbC5jb20
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https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/animationhslu%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics
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= Student council =
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It's important to us to be in constant exchange with our students and to find out if there are any problems. That is why each BA-year tasks 4 reliable and socially involved students to keep their eyes and ears open for things that could be improved, and tell us about it in ~4 yearly meetings, in which the [[Jürgen Haas|head of study]] and the [[Artistic Associate|ASO]] take part. In these meetings, we will try to figure out solutions together. 2 of these members from each year are chosen by the department, and 2 further ones are nominated by their classes directly. The student council members are tasked with informing their year about the solutions decided upon.
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= Student Jobs =
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There are many opportunities to work in and around the animation department. From taking turns at the school's official stalls at festivals, supporting teachers, to cleaning up the kitchens... If you are tasked with a job, write down how many hours you worked for it. You will then receive a student-fee form to fill in. However, we are very grateful and rely on your spontaneous and good-will help for spontaneous events and tasks!
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=Technical Recommendations =
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=== Backups ===
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If your work is important to you: buy an '''external harddrive''' and backup your files on a ''daily basis''. Make it your end-of-day routine. If you plan on working in the field professionally, also get a '''second harddrive''' which is kept in a different location for ''weekly backups''. We are '''not responsible''' for lost data which was ''only'' saved on the "projects" or "bermuda" folder of the Server! (hence the name: bermuda)
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=== Adapter ===
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Get a good DVI/HDMI adapter for your laptop. You'll need this to connect our Cintiqs in case you borrow one for at home.
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=== Laptop / Workstation ===
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In school we run a fleet of Linux and Mac Workstations that you can rent for heavy workloads or special tasks and we have an expertise to support those operating systems.
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You should have a personal Laptop that is adapted for ''artistic/graphic'' work. We do not give specific ''general'' recommendations because it depends heavily on the technique you choose to specialize in. As long as your laptop is less 5 years old (and cost more than ~1'500 CHF to begin with), you can start working with that here, and then see whether you really need a more expensive one once you choose a technique.
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Keep in mind: not all [https://wiki.animation-luzern.ch/42#Software software] works on all operating systems (Linux / MacOS / Windows) but there are always workarounds or alternative applications we can help you with. Easiest thing to do is: come see our [[Jean First|IT team]] once you are on campus!
  
 
= VPN =
 
= VPN =
Read the [https://www.hslu.ch/en/helpdesk/anleitungen/netzwerk/ hslu vpn manual] and register your mobile phone number on the [https://mfa.hslu.ch/MultiFactorAuth/ mfa portal].
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If you want to work with our server or our program licenses from home, be sure to read how to do it on the [https://www.hslu.ch/en/servicedesk/ HSLU IT Helpdesk Website].
  
 
= Werkschau =
 
= Werkschau =
  
Die Werkschau bildet neben der Premiere der krönende Abschluss des Studiums. Hier werden im Juni die Abschlussarbeiten aller Fachrichtungen in einer öffentlichen Ausstellung präsentiert. 1. BA-Studierende dürfen Gast sein, im 2. BA ist es Pflicht, beim Aufbau der Animationsbox mitzuhelfen, im 3. BA hütet man während der Ausstellung und hilft beim Abbau. Für das Organisatorische ist die Assistentz zuständig.
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The Werkschau ("work exhibition") is the grand finale of your studies, together with our animation department's premiere. Every year in June, the graduation works of all the bachelor and master degrees are presented in a public exhibition. All students can enjoy the exhibition and Premiere as guests. 1.BA and 2.BA students will be asked to help during the Premiere with constructing and catering. 2.BA and 3.BA students will be asked to help setting up the iMac/ Filmstations in front of the Rex, hanging up the film posters and to help with the deconstruction. The [[Artistic Assistant]] is responsible for the planning and organisation of helpers.
  
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= Wording and Logo =
  
Korrekte Bezeichnung unserer Abteilung ist ist:
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When you publish your work online or mention us in your credits or CVs, it's important for us that you use the correct wording.
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The correct name of our department is:
  
 
'''Animation Luzern'''
 
'''Animation Luzern'''
  
Korrekte Bezeichnung unserer Hochschule ist:
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'''DE: Hochschule Luzern – Design & Kunst''' (langer Bindestrich sowie das & Zeichen), Studienrichtung Animation.
  
'''Hochschule Luzern – Design & Kunst''' (langer Bindestrich sowie das & Zeichen)<br />Studienrichtung Animation.
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Die Bezeichnung HSLU ist zu vermeiden, allenfalls bei häufigen Wiederholungen innerhalb eines Textes ist die Abkürzung angezeigt.
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The use of "HSLU" is not recommended, unless you are writing a text with a frequent use of our name. (like in this AniWiki)
  
Die Verwendung des Logos ist in den CI-Vorgaben auf dem Server geregelt.
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The use of the school's logo and our "Bergli"-Logo is defined in the CI-information on the server. (studierende > Vorlagen > Logos)

Latest revision as of 18:15, 2 February 2024

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Animation

Welcome to the Bachelor of Animation at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts!

(In an ongoing process, we are translating this guide into English. Please have patience... )

If you count all currently studying students, the teachers and co-workers, then in total we are a team of more than 100 people who are working together in the Animation Department. This is about the size of a medium company!

So that great work can be created, we count on each other to take care and follow certain rules to make things easier.

The most important rule is: stay informed & ask questions!

Although we try and keep you as up-to-date as possible, you also have the responsibility to regularly consult your E-mail, the student calendar, and the notice board in the entrance hallway.

Contents

If you work next to your studies, please make sure you take the necessary measures so that your working hours don't collide with school hours.

Accomodation

If you are currently looking for accomodation in Lucerne, check out the following websites or write a message on our Ani-HSLU discord server saying what you have/are looking for.

Aniwiki

This is what you are looking at right now. Our AniWiki. It is a living, constantly changing organism. We welcome you to create or (responsibly) modify articles. You can use your HSLU-Login for this (login button at top right).

Important AniWiki entries for you are especially:

Anwesenheitspflicht / Mandatory attendance 80%

Modules must be visited in person for at least 80% of their duration in order to pass. Some have an even higher attendance regulation, so be sure to check the exact module description on https://mycampus.hslu.ch. If you missed class due to health reasons, you must submit a doctor's note/medical certificate to your head of module. If you know in advance that you will miss certain classes, always inform your head of module so you can negotiate the consequences.

Apéro-Verein and TAFFEI

We are very proud that, over the years, our students have initiated some very fun extra-curricular teams and activities, and are keeping them alive to this day! They are always happy to welcome new members:

  • The "Apéro-Verein" is a team of students that don't only like to party, but also enjoy MAKING the parties! They are the masterminds behind most of our larger school events (Ani-ween, Ani-Xmas, the Welcoming Party for our new students, etc...) and also coordinate the setup and cleanup procedures.
  • TAFFEI (yep, legend has it that the name comes from "tough eye") is a student film club which screens animated or live-action films in the REX cinema. The posters are often made incollaboration with illustration/art/video students.

Our mascot the "Bergli" was created by Jane Mumford and Jürgen Haas to give the family of animation-luzern an icon. It is now slowly being faded out to be replaced by our so-called "Oinimoition" Logo. Everyone is asked to implement the Animation logo to their work as long as it is conform to our ci. You can get the eps-files on our server.

Blackbox- & Workshop rules

Blackbox

If you need access to the workshop- and blackbox- cupboards and locked areas: contact your head of module, the artistic assistance, or the current student blackbox & workshop helper.

Before leaving the blackbox

  • Disassemble all the partitions/moveable walls and lean them against the walls
  • Clean all used tables
  • Store all colour-filters, moltons (big black cloth) and green-screen cloth in the cupboard
  • Sweep the floor around your used area

Workshop

Tool rental

If you are borrowing tools, please write your details into the rental-list in the workshop.

Labelling

Projects that will stay in the workshop or blackbox over multiple days, are to be labelled with the correct project-form.

Working materials

  • Using small amounts of work materials is free.
  • Please contact the artistic assistant in case you intend to use larger amounts, so we can re-stock.

Contact and questions: Artistic Assistant

Before leaving the workshop

  • Put away tools, paints, glue and working material, put all caps and lids back on containers, give your working area a quick dust
  • Put any small wood or styrofoam in the bins or bring them to the rest-material depot

After your Module

  • The heads of modules are in charge of organizing the cleanup process.
  • Order large trash containers 2 days ahead with the current facility manager.
  • All tools belong back in their place.
  • Working areas and tables are cleaned (cleaning materials are in the 1st floor, in the passage between the main hallway and room 145)
  • STOP-MOTION SETS WILL NOT BE STORED: Students are required to take their sets home, dismantle them and recycle the material, or take the entire sets to the Ökihof.

Blog Animation-Luzern

We have our own blog in which our students and co-workers can write short articles and post pictures. We're very open to any suggestions for topics and articles! Write to our artistic associate or tech support if you're interested in writing your own article, it's even payed $$$

https://animation-luzern.ch

Bulletin board

At the entrance to the main atelier 155 in the corridor you will find our bulletin-board. On both sides of the wall you will find:

  • the curriculum overview of the current semester
  • class lists
  • theory lesson plans
  • group-lists for the various modules
  • NAKU- and extracurricular activity offers
  • notices for guest lectures

Please do not hang up non-animation-studies-related advertisements here. There will be a special area for this.

Computerrooms

We have one small computer-room and one large one (with a flexible room divider) in which lessons take place, but you can also work on your own projects outside of teaching hours. The rooms have air-conditioning, but please note:

  • The temperature should be set at a constant 24°C
  • If the temparature or the air circulation is not pleasant, you can tell our artistic assistant. They will request the required changes via the school's caretaker.
  • Doors must be kept shut, or the air-con does not work correctly.

Credits

We think it's great if you want to share your work online! Just please remember to always credit us, so people know where they can do the same great work as you do:

On Vimeo/Youtube  www.hslu.ch AND – more importantly – our special sub-site: www.animation-luzern.ch

On Insta: our account @animation.hslu and always also tag #hsludk

On Facebook: our account Animation Luzern  

On Twitter: mention #animationhslu #hsludk #animationluzern

If you release self-edited videos, a further bonus is to add the official HSLU Logo (to be found on the server in > students > Vorlagen > Logos) to the end of the video.

Please be loyal and let people know where you've been working! And please remind your fellow students if one of them forgets.

Deadlines and server uploads

When you start working in the animation industry, deadlines are binding - some even existential! That's why they are important to us, too.

Latest 2 weeks after the SEP you must put your finished (and only the finished!) projects onto the folder communicated by your teachers. These files are what will be looked at when you are graded. Jean First is responsible for the archiving, and ONLY archives correctly labelled and saved files. Consult the Project Submission page for details on how to correctly upload files, or ask Jean if you have questions!

Discord

Don't let the name fool you, we like harmony! And harmony involves communication. During the Corona-lockdown we established a chat-server using the program Discord which worked so well, that it has become a staple of our communciation. Especially during SEPs, where you can comment your friend's presentations live and sometimes watch other classes' special guest inputs. Learn all about Discord in this hilarious 2 Minute How-To video!

Download Discord here, and then ask Jean First or your local artistic associate or... ANYONE from the upper years for a secret invite code.

E-Mail Policy

When you start your studies at HSLU, you receive your own HSLU e-mail address. Here are the rules to use:

  • Check your inbox and read your e-mails at least twice a day.
  • Important e-mails are sent via our assistants with subject headers like: "1.BA: xyz..." or "EVERYONE/ALLE: xyz..."
  • Circulars (i.e. "mass mails"/Rundmails) are only to be sent by assistants, your module teachers, and in exceptions Jürgen Haas.
  • Please don't "answer all" when replying. Check who really needs to know your information!
  • Please don't send „undisclosed recipients“ Emails (BCC)

Eating, Drinking, Cooking

Eating is prohibited in all classrooms, especially in the computer rooms. There is a strict cooking ban in the atliers. No kettles, hot dog machines or microwaves. Capsule coffee machines are allowed at the workplace.

Please eat in the reception hall at the kiosk, in the kitchen, in the sofa corners or outside.

IG Arbeit runs the great Kantine NYLON 7. On Thursdays there is a Japanese food truck on the main road.

Please take drinks into the rooms only in bottles and dispose of them afterwards. We maintain a very good relationship with our housekeeping.

Facility Management / Hausdienst

If your power outlet all of a sudden does not work anymore, get in thouch with the Facility Management.

Festivals

No animation without its festivals! We pay for your accreditation (festival pass) for the following two festivals in the spring semester, which are an integral part of the curriculum. Participation is compulsory in each case. The festival passes will be paid by us, travel and stay have to be organized and financed individually.

1 BA: Annecy in mid-June (see module plan)

2 BA VFX Module: Stuttgart FMX / ITFS, end of April, beginning of May, see module plan

In Switzerland we also recommend FANTOCHE (beginning of September), the Short Film Festival Winterthur (November) and Animatou (October).

Finances

Sometimes life sends us through rough patches. Some of you might not come from a home that is able to support you financially during your studies. If you're struggling, please feel free to get in touch with our artistic associate anytime if you need help or just want to talk. We will gladly help you make a plan and assist you in the process. Here are a few options to check out:

- student jobs, such as taking care of the rental system, helping with updating excel lists, labeling and categorizing material/projects etc... contact our artistic assistant to find out if there's a job opening soon.

- The HSLU's "Unterstützungsfonds" (support fund) can give up to 2000.- for special acquiries or short-term help in exceptional cases

- Check out this list of stipends, which you might be eligible for as a student: https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-university-of-applied-sciences-and-arts/campus/living-in-lucerne/stipendien-und-preise/

- Or contact the HSLU official student counselor to a solution for you: https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/design-kunst/studium/informationen-fuer-studierende/studierendenberatung/studierendenberatung-finanzen/

Gotte / Götti

In der ersten Woche deines Studiums entscheidet das Los an der Willkommensfeier, welche Studentin oder welcher Student deine Erstehilf-Begleitung in der Anfangszeit ist. Deine Gotte/dein Götti bietet dir Unterstützung in der räumlichen Orientierung und steht dir Rede und Antwort zu allem was dir betreffend Studium unter den Nägeln brennt.

+Colabor Module - Interdisciplinarity in Design and Arts

In den +Colabor-Modulen bearbeiten die Studierenden spezifische Themenfelder und erweitern im Austausch über die Disziplinengrenzen hinaus ihren Gestaltungs-, Methoden- und Erfahrungshorizont. Dabei werden sie von einem fächerübergreifenden, internationalen Dozierendenteam begleitet.

Zur selben Zeit ist es möglich, ein Austausch oder ein Praktikum zu machen! (Siehe Punkt «Praktikum / Austausch»)

Infotage / Info Days

Your help is needed here! On the info days in November (usually the last Friday and Saturday), curious prospective students come to the animation department and want to know one thing above all: How cool is it to study animation? Can you see current work? What is the atmosphere like, etc.? That's why you will have to be here to provide information, chat, inspire, and prepare.

Passion should be authentic - the info days are not paid.

+Fokus-Modul - Interdisziplinäre Studienangebote

In den +Focus-Modulen (bis 2021: SPA) können Studierende praktische Fertigkeiten rund um die Werkstätten und darüber hinaus erwerben und vertiefen. Für die Werkstätten gilt der erfolgreiche Besuch eines entsprechenden Moduls als Qualifikation für die selbstständige Nutzung.

+Fokus-Module

Kitsu

We track student projects with cg-wire kitsu on our kitsu server. Talk to technical support to get an account.

Kunst- und Designbibliothek

Die Bibliothek befindet sich praktischerweise neu im Erdgeschoss der Viscosi. Im Theoriekurs erhältst du eine kompetente Einführung, wo und wie Bücher auszuleihen sind und wo sich die Animationsecke in der Bibliothek befindet. Bücher können im Buchrückgabekasten jederzeit zurückgegeben werden.

Öffnungszeiten: Montag – Freitag 10-17 Uhr

https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/design-kunst/ueber-uns/kunst-und-designbibliothek

Coaching in your 1.BA Year

In your 1st BA year, you will receive a coach (a lecturer or core member of our staff) to guide you through your first steps. You will meet them in loose intervals to talk about how you're doing and how the studies are going so far. You can also pro-actively ask for a meeting, if there is something on your mind or questions you would like answers to. Although the official coaching ends after the 1st BA year, you are very welcome to keep in touch generally!

Mentors in your 3.BA Year / Practical Thesis

The mentors have the task of advising the student in his or her thesis. This can relate to the thesis as a whole or to individual areas (e.g. technological topics). This is defined in advance. The mentors are primarily to be chosen from the extended team of Animation-Lucerne lecturers. In the case of special requirements, external persons from the field of animation can be requested in consultation with the head of the study programme. The mentors are in contact with the study coordinator and the line producer and coordinate with them regarding the timetable and status of the project. From a critical size of a project or group, two mentors can also be called in; this is done in consultation with the head of the degree programme. Mentors receive a lump-sum compensation of CHF 1,500. In the event of unforeseeable additional work, this compensation can be increased. The amount of time spent is at the discretion of the mentor; it is also a commitment to the next generation.

Mitarbeiterbörse (Mithilfe bei Abschlussprojekten)

Working professionally in the animation industry means one thing above all: teamwork. We want and encourage collaboration across the different years of study. In the spring, we hold a staff exchange where each final year project presents its staff needs. If you are a crack in a particular field, you can dock onto one or more projects, as long as the time commitment and your energy levels remain balanced or your credits for the enrolled modules do not fall by the wayside. This is also an opportunity for our younger alumni to gain further experience and even earn a little extra. The Mitarbeiterbörse 2022 will take place on 3 March, 5:30 pm in the Aktionshalle.

My Campus

Here you can find the most important documents of your studies. For which modules/courses did you register? Where do you still need ECTS points and how many? On My Campus you can also find your proof of admission, proof of studies and the contact addresses of your module teachers.

http://www.mycampus.hslu.ch

NAKUs - "Niveau-ausgleichende Kurse"

Nach dem Prinzip „Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe“ organisieren fortgeschrittene Studierende Hilfestellungen in folgenden Programmen: After Effects, Maya, ZBrush, ProTools, MARI...je nach Bedarf auch andere, wenn eine ausreichende Anzahl Interessiert zusammen kommen.

Die NAKUs finden nach Ankündigung normalerweise dienstags und donnerstags um 17.30 Uhr statt (Ort wird bekannt gegeben). Die Teilnahme ist freiwillig und lohnt sich! Die Anzahl Workstations definieren die max. Teilnehmerzahl.

Wenn du selbst ein Crack in einem Programm bist und dieses den Mitstudierenden näherbringen möchtest, meldest du dich bei der künstlerischen Mitarbeiterin.

NAKU-Leitende werden mit 25 CHF/h entlohnt.

Online Visibility

Having online portfolios is important for animators-in-spe. Whether it's an oldschool facebook page, an instagram profile for your work or a "real" website or blog: let us know where you're posting your work! We often repost our student's work (especially in our Insta-stories). Tagg @animation.hslu in your stories and let us know what you're up to, or hit us up if we should repost something!

In the first semester we gladly support you in creating your own online presence and encourage you to keep an archive of everything you create. This is an important step to professionalising your work. How can studios out there find out about your talent, if it's not documented?

Opening hours Viscosi 745

With your badge you have 24 h access to the building and to your respective allowed working rooms.

Plenum / Assembly

Jeweils zweimal im Semester - am Anfang und am Ende - treffen wir uns alle zum Plenum, der Vollversammlung. Dann informieren wir über wichtige anstehende Ereignisse, heissen z.B. Austausch-Studierende willkommen und jene, die im Erasmus waren, berichten von ihrem Auslandsemester.

Der Besuch des Plenums ist Pflicht und wird per Mail angekündigt. Bitte bring Notizmaterial mit.


Twice per Semester we will meet for a general assembly. There, we will inform you of important events, welcome/say goodbye to exchange students, and hear from those students who were in an Erasmus semester.

Taking part in the assembly is mandatory and will be announced by E-mail. We recommend you take notes during the assembly.

Psychologische Unterstützung / Psychological help

Animation ist Bewegung. Bewegung kann in alle Richtungen gehen und manchmal auch nach unten. Wenn ihr merkt, dass es jemandem sichtlich nicht gut geht oder ihr dies an euch selbst feststellt, sucht jederzeit das Gespräch mit Kat, Elena, Jürgen oder euren Mentoren. Die Luzerner Hochschulen bieten auch psychologische Beratung an: siehe Link unten.


Animation is movement. Movements can go in all directions, and sometimes downwards too. If you notice that someone is not feeling well or you realise that you are feeling bad yourself, you can get in touch with Kat, Elena, Jürgen or your mentors at any time. There is also the option of seeking official on-campus help:

https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/hochschule-luzern/campus/beratung/

Printing

Read the hslu printing manual. In order to print from the LAB Network, you need to login to the VPN and send your print to the print_public_dk queue or copy your prints to a FAT32 formated usb drive and connect it directly to the printer.

Projekt NEPTUN

Twice a year, at the start of the semester, the ETH Zürich makes a large batch order of computers, laptops etc. Students receive special discounts. It's worth having a look, if you're looking for something new:

http://www.projektneptun.ch

Praktikum & Austausch / Internships & Exchanges

It's in your and our best interest that you gather experiences outside our school, too. You can do this during a school exchange or through an internship. Both options are suggested to take place in the 4th semester. You will find more information to internship studios and to our List of International Animation Schools here in the Aniwiki. The ASO is your go-to person for any wishes concerning internships/exchanges.

Rental

The Rental is similar to the "Videowerkstatt", a place to rent equipment, hardware and software licenses. You can rent and bring back equipment in room U138 every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 - 13:30. The rental service is staffed by students from our department and count as a student job.

When you rent something, you will receive an e-mail. If you are late in returning it, you must pay a fee for every late returned object. Spontaneous rentals outside of opening hours are not possible. So please plan ahead when you need to have or give back a camera for example!

Rooms – Overview & Reservation

An overview map of the buildings 744 & 745 (kind of a Marauder's Map).

If you need a room outside the animation department's locality for a specific event, for example a cinema evening in the REX cinema, tell our ASI. You can find an overview of the room's free slots on mycampus.

For reserving the sound studio, please contact Thomas Gassmann who has a separate calender with an overview of who needs it when.

Semester Overview

You usually receive your semester-overview by E-mail shortly before the end of the last semester. The most up-to-date version can also be found on our Bulletin Board. In it, you will see the duration of the modules, heads of modules, and the rooms they will take place in. Make note of the important events such as the SEP, the Werkschau, Festivals, etc... We also keep a version of the semester overview online, see: Programs and courses.

SEP - Semester end presentations

The SEPs take place at the end of the 1st - 4th semester. Every student presents for 8 minutes with a following 2-minute Q&A/feedback round.

Content: With the goal of not only showing the audience your work process and selected results but also offering an entertaining presentation, you should make a short, sweet and visually appealing summary of your past semester! Of course you can include animation-related work from your spare time in the SEP, for example if you were sketching during travels or made visuals for a friend. You must, however, show and give context to at least 1 example from each practical module.

Technical: The SEPs are divided into blocks of ca. 1h, separated by breaks. Use only one computer per block unless absolutely necessary! Decide with the other students from your block who will offer their computer and check one day beforehand that all your files can really be opened on that computer. (i.e. does the computer have Keynote/Powerpoint? Does all the music/sound within the presentation work? Are the videos linked correctly etc...) Prepare your presentation in keynote/powerpoint, as they are the most reliable. No clicking through folders to find the right files, please!

The heads of the modules are present and can, on request, give a short personal feedback to your presentation. Taking part in the SEP is mandatory! If you can't come because you are still in an internship or abroad in an exchange semester, let Jürgen Haas and the ASO know and send them a digital videopresentation (deadline 1 day before the SEP). If you can't take part for health reasons, you must let them know too and bring a letter of proof from your doctor.

Server

On the server you can work with your teammates and you can find useful files for your projects: f.ex Logos, Sounds etc.

Credentials

  • Username: hslu
  • Password: [The usual animation password. (ask an older student if you don't know it yet)]

OSX / Linux

On OSX open a finder window hit command + k and use the address below:

smb://10.180.128.20

Windows

On Windows open the "File Explorer" (not the "Internet Explorer") and enter the following url into the address bar (use back slashes):

\\10.180.128.20

Mount Points and Naming Convention

We have multipe mount points:

  • bermuda: this is the place to quickly transfer data to another person, the data here could disappear at any time!
  • tonarchiv: our sound library
  • animation: the archive of all our films, and a student server with lots of information for you (have a look!)
  • projects: the place you can work with your teammates.
    • Name your folders on "projects" and "bermuda" according to the following pattern:
    • "[YEAR]_[PROJECTNAME]_[RESPONSIBLE]"
    • f.ex: 2018_My-very-important-film_Juergen-Haas, 2018_Bring-cake_Otto-Alder
    • Avoid using any special characters (umlaut, accents, etc.) or spaces if you need maximum compatibility.
    • Use one folder per project and do not put multiple projects or backups in one folder. The space on the server is limited and it should be used for projects currently in progress.
    • Do not use the server as a backup - it should only be used for projects that are in a work in progress state and not abandoned for more than two weeks.
    • Backup your projects on a weekly basis to an external hard drive.
    • Attention: We will delete any folder not following the naming convention and if we run out of space we will also delete folders that were not touched for a certain time. Normally we notify the responsible person before deleting any folder.

Responsible for the server: Jean First

Social Media

We obviously encourage you to follow us and like our posts on our Facebook and Instagram pages, where you can find news of exciting events happening at school, which of our student/alumni films wins a prize, or what our students are up to in general!

Software

You can get most of your required software here: https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/helpdesk/software/ Software for animation-specific courses can be received either through your module leader or by contacting technical support.

Some Software, f.ex. Adobe, can be activated using your school email and password. If you are not sure how licensing works, ask someone form technical support.

If you are interested in buying your own TVpaint licence (as an enrolled student, you receive a special discount!) please also contact technical support or ASI / ASO.

Student Calendar (iCal)

In our Students Events Calendar you'll find special events, deadlines and extracurricular modules from our department, as well as festival-dates and important milestones. It's read-only, to avoid any confusion.

Click the above link to see it in your Webbrowser or copy+paste the following link directly into your Google Calendar to stay up to date:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=YW5pbWF0aW9uaHNsdUBnbWFpbC5jb20

Copy this link to subscribe to the calendar using the Calendar App on Apple devices:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/animationhslu%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics

Student council

It's important to us to be in constant exchange with our students and to find out if there are any problems. That is why each BA-year tasks 4 reliable and socially involved students to keep their eyes and ears open for things that could be improved, and tell us about it in ~4 yearly meetings, in which the head of study and the ASO take part. In these meetings, we will try to figure out solutions together. 2 of these members from each year are chosen by the department, and 2 further ones are nominated by their classes directly. The student council members are tasked with informing their year about the solutions decided upon.

Student Jobs

There are many opportunities to work in and around the animation department. From taking turns at the school's official stalls at festivals, supporting teachers, to cleaning up the kitchens... If you are tasked with a job, write down how many hours you worked for it. You will then receive a student-fee form to fill in. However, we are very grateful and rely on your spontaneous and good-will help for spontaneous events and tasks!

Technical Recommendations

Backups

If your work is important to you: buy an external harddrive and backup your files on a daily basis. Make it your end-of-day routine. If you plan on working in the field professionally, also get a second harddrive which is kept in a different location for weekly backups. We are not responsible for lost data which was only saved on the "projects" or "bermuda" folder of the Server! (hence the name: bermuda)

Adapter

Get a good DVI/HDMI adapter for your laptop. You'll need this to connect our Cintiqs in case you borrow one for at home.

Laptop / Workstation

In school we run a fleet of Linux and Mac Workstations that you can rent for heavy workloads or special tasks and we have an expertise to support those operating systems.

You should have a personal Laptop that is adapted for artistic/graphic work. We do not give specific general recommendations because it depends heavily on the technique you choose to specialize in. As long as your laptop is less 5 years old (and cost more than ~1'500 CHF to begin with), you can start working with that here, and then see whether you really need a more expensive one once you choose a technique.

Keep in mind: not all software works on all operating systems (Linux / MacOS / Windows) but there are always workarounds or alternative applications we can help you with. Easiest thing to do is: come see our IT team once you are on campus!

VPN

If you want to work with our server or our program licenses from home, be sure to read how to do it on the HSLU IT Helpdesk Website.

Werkschau

The Werkschau ("work exhibition") is the grand finale of your studies, together with our animation department's premiere. Every year in June, the graduation works of all the bachelor and master degrees are presented in a public exhibition. All students can enjoy the exhibition and Premiere as guests. 1.BA and 2.BA students will be asked to help during the Premiere with constructing and catering. 2.BA and 3.BA students will be asked to help setting up the iMac/ Filmstations in front of the Rex, hanging up the film posters and to help with the deconstruction. The Artistic Assistant is responsible for the planning and organisation of helpers.

When you publish your work online or mention us in your credits or CVs, it's important for us that you use the correct wording.

The correct name of our department is:

Animation Luzern

The correct name of our school is:

DE: Hochschule Luzern – Design & Kunst (langer Bindestrich sowie das & Zeichen), Studienrichtung Animation.

EN: Lucerne School of Art and Design, Animation Department

The use of "HSLU" is not recommended, unless you are writing a text with a frequent use of our name. (like in this AniWiki)

The use of the school's logo and our "Bergli"-Logo is defined in the CI-information on the server. (studierende > Vorlagen > Logos)