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The Daily OrangeComputer artists to speak at ECAROcon symposium
By Kristen Wasik
Posted: 4/17/08, 10:29 PM EST Section: News
"There are a lot of things that you wouldn't think about," Blackmore said. "Kids who are in illustration, for example, wouldn't necessarily think about, 'Oh I want to go into video games,' or 'Oh, I want to go into film.' But there's such a need for concept artists and storyboard artists."
The illustration department provides the opportunity for students to learn different aspects of computer art, but it isn't a main focus, said Rebecca Bennett, a junior illustration major.
The department brings in a lot of more traditional examples of illustrators, but it would be interesting to get a young, modern idea of what is out there, she said.
Diana Salles, a transmedia studies professor, said these are real industry leaders coming to campus to speak, and they will give students real insight into the world of graphic arts and video games. Students will get to meet these people and learn what it takes to get into the industry.
The students who started this conference - and ECARO - showed incredible initiative and a motivation to learn, Salles said.
"I've been to some of their meetings, and they showcase their own art," she said. "They produce great work."
The group was founded a year ago by Scott Yapp, ECARO's president, and Blackmore to give students another way to learn about and share their love of computer art.
Yapp said the symposium exists to create stronger industry connections with students.
"I wanted to found a group that would establish a real strong network between computer arts students and also provide more opportunities for students to get involved in the industry," Yapp said.
During meetings, ECARO members will give tutorials on Adobe PhotoShop, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Flash and any other programs that are graphics intensive. The group also hosts video game tournaments and career building workshops to help students get themselves out in the real world, Yapp said.
The group meets Sundays at 7 p.m. and welcomes all majors who have any interest in learning more about computer arts.
"We're looking to grow our base and expand," Blackmore said. "We would love it if we had kids from all different sorts of majors who are even just casually interested in these things."
kmwasik@syr.edu
The illustration department provides the opportunity for students to learn different aspects of computer art, but it isn't a main focus, said Rebecca Bennett, a junior illustration major.
The department brings in a lot of more traditional examples of illustrators, but it would be interesting to get a young, modern idea of what is out there, she said.
Diana Salles, a transmedia studies professor, said these are real industry leaders coming to campus to speak, and they will give students real insight into the world of graphic arts and video games. Students will get to meet these people and learn what it takes to get into the industry.
The students who started this conference - and ECARO - showed incredible initiative and a motivation to learn, Salles said.
"I've been to some of their meetings, and they showcase their own art," she said. "They produce great work."
The group was founded a year ago by Scott Yapp, ECARO's president, and Blackmore to give students another way to learn about and share their love of computer art.
Yapp said the symposium exists to create stronger industry connections with students.
"I wanted to found a group that would establish a real strong network between computer arts students and also provide more opportunities for students to get involved in the industry," Yapp said.
During meetings, ECARO members will give tutorials on Adobe PhotoShop, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Flash and any other programs that are graphics intensive. The group also hosts video game tournaments and career building workshops to help students get themselves out in the real world, Yapp said.
The group meets Sundays at 7 p.m. and welcomes all majors who have any interest in learning more about computer arts.
"We're looking to grow our base and expand," Blackmore said. "We would love it if we had kids from all different sorts of majors who are even just casually interested in these things."
kmwasik@syr.edu
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