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PREPARE YOUR CAREER PLAN!
The 4-day Introductory Stays are designed for students in the 10th, 11th and 12th grades who are passionate about animation, video games or design. They allow you to deepen your knowledge and experiment in the field of your choice, supervised by RUBIKA’s instructors.
Deepen your knowledge in the field of your choice and validate your career plan!
DURATION
4 days
SESSIONS
October 25, 2021 ᐳ October 28, 2021
(welcome of participants on October 24, 2021 from 4:30 p.m.) REGISTRATION CLOSED
April 19, 2022 > April 22, 2022
(welcome of the participants on April 18, 2022 from 4:30 pm)
COMPULSORY SANITARY PASS
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
14 participants per field
PROFILE
Be a sophomore, junior or senior (high school) in 2021-2022
PRICES
Single package at 730€ including:
➔ 4 nights in a single room at the hotel
➔ 12 meals
➔ 4 snacks
➔ 1 evening of bowling
➔ Shuttle from Valenciennes train station
➔ Bus rides to accommodation and university restaurant
PROGRAM OF THE STAY
ANIMATION STAY
DAY 1 : INTRODUCTION
- Welcome of the participants and presentation
- Presentation of the different animation jobs
- Presentation of the initiation project and its artistic direction.
- Presentation of the TV Paint software
- Getting to know the software: exercises with simple volumes
DAY 2 : PRODUCTION
- Awareness of the basic principles of animation with movements of more complex subjects (characters, animals, creatures …)
DAY 3 : PRODUCTION
- Realization on a graphic tablet of a very short animated sequence
- Adjustment of the rhythm of the animation on the whole film
- Export of the work done on a USB key (provided by the school)
DAY 4 : INTRODUCTION TO THE PORTFOLIO
- What is a portfolio and what is it for?
- Tips for showcasing and organizing your work
- Targeted recommendations based on the work brought in by participants
Program subject to change.
STAY DESIGN
DAY 1 : INTRODUCTION AND CREATIVITY
- Welcome of the participants and presentation
- Presentation of the stay and objectives
- Description of the design professions
- Methodological approach by team
- Research of inspirations and concepts on proposed themes with various sensitivities: transportation, product, space, UX UI …
- Introduction to drawing techniques, sketches, technical drawing.
DAY 2 : DEVELOPMENT OF A MODEL
- Shaping the concepts imagined by the drawing/sketch
- Initiation to the illustration of usage scenarios
- Start of the concept development
DAY 3 : INTEGRATION THROUGH DIGITAL TOOLS
- Use of the graphic palette to customize and integrate the concept
- Physical prototyping and 2D illustration
- Presentation of the project
- Export of the work done on a USB key provided
JOUR 4 : INTRODUCTION TO PORTFOLIO
- What is a portfolio and what is it for?
- Tips for showcasing and organizing your work
- Targeted recommendations based on the work brought in by participants
Program subject to changes.
GAME ART STAY
DAY 1 : INTRODUCTION AND CREATIVITY
- Welcome of the participants
- Presentation of the stay and the objectives
- Job description of the Game Artist
- After reading a story, develop one or two key characters of the story and integrate them into a video game universe
- Definition of the character(s) through the work of the Silhouettes
DAY 2 : DEVELOPMENT AND DETAILS
- Traditional drawing and digital drawing on a graphic tablet
- Selection of a silhouette then work on the line of the silhouette
- Work on the proportions, volumes and general lines of the character
- Work on the details of the character (morphological and clothing) according to its definition (function, personality, physical characteristics…)
DAY 3 : VOLUME, COLORING
- Colorization of the character
- Illustration of the skills that the character can take (key poses)
- Placement of the character in a setting
DAY 4 : INTRODUCTION TO THE PORTFOLIO
- What is a portfolio and what is it for?
- Tips for showcasing and organizing your work
- Targeted recommendations based on the work brought in by participants
Program subject to changes.
GAME DESIGN STAY
DAY 1 : INTRODUCTION
- Presentation of the stay and the objectives
- Role of the Game Designer in a video game studio
- Fundamentals of Game Design
- Fundamentals of Level Design
- Presentation and discovery of the Unity game engine
DAY 2 : ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
- Game Design with constraints / Analysis of the provided game mechanics
- Level Design
- Application in a level, in Unity
DAY 3 : DEVELOPMENT
- Improvement and finalization of the level
- Creation of a build (executable)
- Export of the work done on a USB key provided
DAY 4 : INTRODUCTION TO PORTFOLIO
- What is a portfolio and what is it for?
- Tips for showcasing and organizing your work
- Targeted recommendations based on the work brought in by participants
Program subject to changes.
REGISTRATION
INITIATION STAY WITH ACCOMMODATION (4 DAYS)
Access conditions : be a sophomore, junior or senior (in High School) in 2021-2022
Accommodation : 4 nights in a single room at the hotel + bowling night
Meals : 12 meals + 4 snacks
Price: 730 €
COMPULSORY SANITARY PASS
QUESTIONS
Is accommodation mandatory?
Accommodation is mandatory. It favors exchanges and immersion of the participants. The evenings organized by the student guides (screenings, games, exchanges) are an integral part of the experience.
Where are the participants accommodated?
Participants in the Introductory Stay are accommodated in single rooms in a hotel with breakfast. Students will attend the evenings at RUBIKA and accompany the group to the accommodation.
How to reach RUBIKA from the train station?
A shuttle bus will accompany participants from the train station to the campus (and back).
Are we allowed to go off campus?
No outings are allowed except for trips organized as part of the stay (accommodation, meals, bowling evenings).
Is it necessary to provide pocket money?
In principle, no, as meals and snacks are provided. However, vending machines for drinks and snacks are available, and can be operated by credit card or coins. Depending on the period, the CROUS cafeteria may also be accessible.
Do participants need to bring any equipment?
Participants must bring their own drawing materials. A list is sent before the beginning of the stay. Some of the small material is provided (paper). Computer equipment will be provided for the workshops that require it.
For the start of the portfolio, it is recommended to bring your work: paintings, photos, sculptures, models, writing essays, diagrams, paintings, prototypes, inspirational moodboards, sketches, doodles, videos… according to the chosen course.
Who teaches during the stays?
The Introductory Stays are supervised by RUBIKA instructors who are also video game, animation or design professionals.
Will we meet any RUBIKA students?
The Introductory Stays take place during the vacations but some students stay on campus to work. During the stays, there will be opportunities to meet with them. Student guides will also be present to answer all your questions.
Can the Introductory Course be taken at a distance?
The Introductory Stays take place exclusively in person, on the RUBIKA Valenciennes campus.
Can I cancel my participation?
You have a 14-day cooling-off period after your registration. After this period, and for whatever reason, a refund will only be possible if a candidate on the waiting list shows up.
During the COVID period, the stay can be reimbursed or proposed to be postponed to another period.
TESTIMONIALS
« The program is full. The atmosphere was great. All the supervisors were caring and friendly. I wish the stay was longer! »
« The program consists of fun and creative activities. The student coaches are super approachable and answer all of our questions. I learned the basics of After-effects and Krita, which I will continue to work on afterwards. »
« The internship helped me validate my choice of direction. Design involves imagination, craftsmanship… everything I was looking for. »
« The stay allowed me to create 2D video game internships, learn about the C# programming language with the help of a professional, and go further in 3D game design. Three very informative and interesting days, which I highly recommend! »
QUESTIONS ?
CONTACT-US !
Coordinator of educational stays
ANNICK BURGOS
