Commercial Animation Workshop
Hands-On Commercial Animation Experience
A two-semester collaboration between teams of 6 students and MAKE mentors to produce a 15 second character-based commercial spec spot.
IS IT FOR YOU?
MAKE’s Commercial Workshop gives junior and senior BA students an immersive, hands-on experience in creating animated commercial spots.
Across two semesters, selected teams collaborate with MAKE mentors to conceptualize, design, and produce a 15-second, character-driven ad.
The workshop mirrors the pace and challenges of MAKE’s studio projects, helping students sharpen their skills, build their portfolios, and gain real-world insight into commercial animation.
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
Based on the provided brief (written by MAKE), you will be creating an animated short story that features the product or service in an aspirational manner.
The goal is to create something amazing with the focus on character, mood, and storytelling balanced with intelligent product portrayal. Here are some of the examples of the final product.
LOOKING FOR REASONS TO PARTICIPATE?
01. Learn storytelling for commercials. Embrace your creativity while working within the framework of a client's brief.
02. Connect, collaborate and exchange knowledge with students from the leading art schools in the country.
03. Practice unique pacing, editing, and planning ahead by working on a strict 15 second commercial format.
04. Get mentorship and constructive critique from experienced MAKE artists and receive professional perspective and real world feedback.
05. Inhabit specialized roles by working as part of a collaborative team. Experience a real world pipeline through a more focused lens of utilizing your strongest skillsets
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