New Zealand

**JailHouseRock** · September 22nd, 2008, 05:08 PM

Cheers SEVANS, much apreciated mate.
So yeah I've heard South Seas Animation School try to get there students some work experience, like they had there guys doing some work on bro town and stuff like that, so maybe I'll give them another look.

And if any one else has anyother ideas that would be great!

thanks again man.

matt,

**paperX** · September 22nd, 2008, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by JailHouseRock

Hay guys, I'm looking for some advice...

Recently I've been looking at art/animation schools, universitys and colleges arond the NZ,
I live in Auckland but I'm looking at colleges all over the place, and I'd love some suggestions and thoughts
on any of them from Freelance to South Seas and from massey to whatever,
Any in-put would be a great help!

Thanks guys

Matt,

Hey man, I'm doing first year Bachelor of Design, Digital Design at AUT atm, if you're interested in working in areas of motion graphics, animation, 3D etc this course isn't too bad.

Theres life drawing once a week this year and a paper next year called visualisation thats essentially concept art.

However, I would warn you that most of the teachers here (or else where in nz for that matter) can't really teach you any substantial knowledge (apart from maybe design history) most of the learning would be by yourself and learning from fellow student.

It's a 3 year course so I guess it's decent if you're just looking to get a qualification and expanding your mind. Don't really expect to be seriously taught in art foundation etc though...I dont think many schools in NZ can off you a satisfactory education in that area (maybe whitecliff and ateliers, not sure though, you'd have to ask people who know more in that area about it)

Hope this helps.

**Rusty** · September 23rd, 2008, 07:43 PM

This link maybe of interest dude (hope ya don't mind Alan) at the end of the day its up to you.

http://www.cgnz.co.nz/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=260

Personally I'd go for a Uni but thats only because of personal experience, they maybe different these days.

Mark, maybe on a weekend might be better, see if we can round up a sketch meet.

...Jase

**mr. m** · September 23rd, 2008, 10:08 PM

hellyeah! a sketchmeet sounds awesome for me!
anyone else?

**paperX** · September 24th, 2008, 01:42 AM

oh god Jase that's embarrassing

but yeah...my comment earlier was just a optimistic summary of the course which i tried to be unbiased, personally i think most uni courses in NZ are basically providing you with the facility to teach yourself and expose you to new stuff...I guess the pessimistic version of my comment is...don't expect to go in and come out being taught ready for the industry...you gotta work towards that yourself.

Jase, replied to your PM but I'm really keen for whatever, got a specific date in mind?

**Nikolai_H** · September 24th, 2008, 01:54 AM

Haha, communicating through conceptart is much easier than walking 4 metres in either direction- Mo'Mark, Jase, would be keen to sketch some mummies with you fellas sometime, down in Wellington this weekend though.

**JailHouseRock** · September 24th, 2008, 05:02 PM

Thanks guys, and much apreciated paperX.

**BlightedArt** · September 24th, 2008, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by Rusty

This link maybe of interest dude (hope ya don't mind Alan) at the end of the day its up to you.

http://www.cgnz.co.nz/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=260

Personally I'd go for a Uni but thats only because of personal experience, they maybe different these days.

Mark, maybe on a weekend might be better, see if we can round up a sketch meet.

...Jase

After talking to a couple people that went to uni, I had the same concerns about the value of enrolling, that post made me feel a lot better about NZ uni's for art. Thank you.

**mr. m** · September 25th, 2008, 01:21 AM

Hey Nick! hahaaaa!

what about next weekend buddy?

**Rusty** · September 28th, 2008, 07:15 PM

Real short notice for the Auckland crowd i just found out now, Dr Sketchy Session TONIGHT!!! details in link:

http://www.mukuna.co.nz/auckland/central/gig12463.htm

See you there if you can make it

...Jase

**daestwen** · September 30th, 2008, 03:47 AM

Hey guys! I'm officially in the country.

In Wellington now, let me know if anything's scheduled!

**Rusty** · September 30th, 2008, 05:41 PM

christ! your eager eh? still over a month to go and your already there ;p

**mr. m** · September 30th, 2008, 08:43 PM

hey! kia ora! welcome!

we are just planning to organize a sketchmeet in Auckland, but its a bit far from you guys, if you are in Welli already...

**daestwen** · October 4th, 2008, 04:02 AM

yeah, a tad far. I'm actually in New Plymouth right now, but I'm heading back to Wellington for wednesday.

**Rusty** · October 7th, 2008, 09:20 PM

Hey all, I was just wondering if the Auckland crowd would be interested in a small meet up this Saturday? sort of like a pre workshop drink in the city (...or should that be pre pre workshop drink?

. I'm not talking bloody Pub crawl type of shit just a nice quiet few at a Bar. The last few months have been particularly draining on me and I'm sure I'm not alone there i bet you Uni and Art school guys have already started sporting comb-overs trying to finish off your end of year assignments, I reckon a night out will be a refreshing time out for everyone.

So yeah what do ya reckon?, I've managed to get a few mates to come along, if anyone else is interested in making a night of this lemme know and I'll think of a Bar to meet up at.

cheers fellas...
...Jase

PS. I'll leave the option open if you want to bring your sketchbook along!

**BlightedArt** · October 7th, 2008, 09:30 PM

You guys are so lucky to all be up north. There are pretty much no members down here in Dunedin.

**daestwen** · October 9th, 2008, 05:34 AM

Damn you, Rusty! And all you other Auckland..ers...

Looks like I'll be up your way in a week or so... My friends are getting itchy feet and it looks like Auckland'll be our next stop.

**Rusty** · October 9th, 2008, 07:03 PM

Bit more info about the Sat meet up here:
http://www.cgnz.co.nz/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=270

Daestwen ;p ah well, when your in Auckland give us a buzz.

...Jase

**Max Challie** · October 10th, 2008, 07:05 AM

Looking forward to seeing you here, Daestwen!

I'm also up for drinks tomorrow lol, it's be so fun drawing teheheehehehehehejkhskjf

**The Sceptical Saint** · October 19th, 2008, 06:11 PM

Howzit, decided to sign-up a couple of days ago but it turned out I'd already done that a year ago,

possibly after getting home from the pub or some such.
And thus is explained joining in 2007 and yet still having my posts counted in single digits

Anyway, anyone from around Palmy way post here?

**Rusty** · October 23rd, 2008, 04:39 PM

Hey, anyone going to the Armageddon Expo tomorrow? Initially i just couldn't give a fuck but then i spotted Jim Lee was going to be there! Jim fuckin Lee! I dunno bout you guys but that dudes work inspired me to forget about puberty as a kid or partake in any social life and just stay in my room and draw till my fingers hurt, seriously thinking of going now just for a fanboy photo op,heh!

Anyone else want to join this geek?

...Jase

**Visionspring** · November 5th, 2008, 06:50 PM

Hey Aucklanders,

Just a reminder about the lifedrawing classes on Tuesdays nights in the city -

6pm - 9pm
$10
12 Beresford Square, (opposite the supperclub - nice spot for a post drawing session drink)
http://smaps.co.nz/nz/auckland/auckland ... square/12/

**Visionspring** · November 23rd, 2008, 07:57 PM

Date: Monday, November 24, 2008
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: Whammy Bar, St Kevin's Arcade
Street: 183 Karangahape Road
City/Town: Auckland, New Zealand

Cost: $10

Facebook invite for Naughty Nun November
Dr Sketchy on facebook

"Dr Sketchy's Burlesque anti-art school life drawing sessions, held once a month in the Wine Cellar/Whammy Bar, St Kevin's Arcade.

Fun evening of burlesque girlies in skimpy outfits! Wine and liquor is to be consumed! Enticing art is to be created by the quick fingers of many busy art monkeys.

Experience completely unnecessary, but a sense of cheeky fun a must.

Dr. Sketchys will be once a month, $10 on the door (to feed the models)"

http://www.drsketchy.co.nz/

**BlightedArt** · February 8th, 2009, 05:05 AM

Hi everyone,

I just moved to Wellington last month from Dunedin, and am wondering how many of you guys are around this city, and willing to meet for a sketch-up sometime?

Cheers.

**Kronos** · March 16th, 2009, 10:08 PM

I'm thinking about going, and i thought some of you might think of going too, if given the chance to think about it.

http://conceptdesignworkshop.co.nz/info/

Date: Saturday April 18th - Sunday April 19th
Hours: 8.30am to 6.30pm
Tuition: $195

Concept Design Workshop New Zealand gives students a rare chance to immerse themselves in an intensive two day workshop with two senior concept designers from Weta Workshop.

During the two days, Paul and Warren will run a class based brief that will introduce students to the fundamental conceptual and technical skills employed in 2D concept design. A primary focus of this workshop will be one-to-one teaching which allows students to benefit from instruction tailored to their skill level.

At the conclusion of the two day workshop there will be the opportunity for students to have their portfolio reviewed along with any other personal work.

Course Requirements

This course is predominantly digitally based. Students need to have a basic understanding of Adobe Photoshop and the use of a Wacom Tablet.

Please note that Wacom Tablets are NOT provided. Tablet drivers supported by the Mac computers are WACOM Intuos, Graphire and Bamboo tablets.

In addition, students should also bring A3 pads of Cartridge, Zeta and Tracing paper and a range of pencils, pens and markers. A digital camera is also useful but not a course requirement.

**Rusty** · March 16th, 2009, 11:33 PM

Sounds sweet!, I'm definitely thinking of attending, supposed to be saving but to hell widdit! Be a good chance to catch up with the Welly crowd, ay James

**paperX** · March 17th, 2009, 04:09 AM

darn...that sounds really awesome...I gotta see if I'm free then, supposed to be saving too haha

**vijil** · March 18th, 2009, 06:39 PM

Ok so that sounds awesome. I think I may be able to go.

**StallionOfBeachhaven** · March 24th, 2009, 11:01 PM

Holy crap Kronos, that looks awesome!!! My brother just got 250 for some boating shiz so surely my parents will lemme do that

Chur for the link anyway bro..

**StallionOfBeachhaven** · March 24th, 2009, 11:02 PM

P.S. Introduction: 14 Years old currently living in good ol' beachhaven where people drive their cars of the local wharf if you've heard the news anyway. Good to see some Kiwis around, will post up a sketchbook soon.