FITC Toronto 2011

Now in its 10th year, FITC Toronto is one of the largest and longest running events of its kind in the world. With some of the most unique and engaging presenters from around the globe, FITC Toronto is a blitz of over 80 presentations, demonstrations, and panel discussions, sandwiched between the legendary FITC parties and abundant networking opportunities. Topped off with the FITC Award Show, it's three days and nights that will leave you inspired, energized and awed. Not to be missed.

Date: May 2-4, 2011
Venue: Guvernment Entertainment Complex, 132 Queens Quay E Toronto, ON M5A 3Y5, Canada
Website: http://www.fitc.ca/Toronto

State of Design 2011

StateofDesign 2010 paperplane academy © tobias titz

The State of Design Festival is the largest and most innovative design event in Australia and the heart of design thinking and design activity each year. Taking place from July 20–31 2011, the State of Design Festival increases awareness of the value of design and showcases how design generates innovation and adds value to both business and society.

Under the 2011 theme of Design that Moves, the Festival surveys design in, on and around projects that are transformative, mobile and networked. Workshops and forums explore the nomadic, the cyclical and the role of design systems. Events will be presented in transitional zones: platforms, revitalised spaces, foyers and stairs as the Festival explores how Melbourne can use design to become a more active city. Visit stateofdesign.com.au for more information.

IdN Video v18n1: On-Air Ident+ Network Branding

Bumpers, promos, idents, teasers... the world's TV stations are in a fierce battle for your subconscious mind now that multi-channel satellite and cable delivery systems — and zapping through them with the remote control — have become the norm. This presents designers with an enormous opportunity — and a stiff challenge.

http://idnworld.com/video/?id=v18n1

IdN v18n1: Flat (Free*) Graphics - Graphics with Dimension

What is now known as "tactile design" is coming increasingly into vogue as designers grow disenchanted with what they perceive as the soul-lessness of digital techniques and feel a need to be more involved with their material, more hands-on. We have gathered designers who came to the concept of tactile design after having started out in the digital field, to demonstrate how tactile illustrations jumps off pages, billboards and screens.

http://idnworld.com/mags/?id=v18n1

IFVA Festival: Animation Lab

IFVA短片節：動畫工房
ifva與享負盛名的法國GOBELINS動畫學院攜手開啟動畫之門，本地動畫迷即將大飽眼福之餘更有機會寓學於樂！擁有三十多年歷史的GOBELINS孕育了大批傑出動畫藝家，這批系出名門的畢業生紛紛成為目前國際動畫界的中流砥柱。是次GOBELINS首度來港，帶來知名門生的精彩動畫作品、講座、大師班，以及千載難逢的進修機會。由ifva全力打造的動畫工房誓必成為今年本地動畫界的觸目盛事！
一。 Eric Riewer動畫講座及法國GOBELINS動畫選集 20/3 (Sun) 1:30 pm @ 香港藝術中心agnès b. 電影院
二。法國GOBELINS動畫選集- 20/3 (Sun) 6:30pm @ 香港藝術中心 agnès b. 電影院

法國 GOBELINS 動畫大師班
25 - 27/3 (Fri - Sun) 10:30am – 4:30pm @ 香港藝術學院
課程費用 HK$950 （於3月11日前報名，只需港幣800元）
課程導師: Pierre PERIFEL, Animator / Robert BENNETT

IFVA Festival: Animation Lab
ifva is working with the world-renowned animation school GOBELINS l’école de l’image of France to bring you into the world of animation. GOBELINS has nurtured numerous outstanding animation artists for more than 30 years. Many of them have already become the icons of today’s animation. First time in Hong Kong, GOBELINS brings us screenings, seminars, a master class and an unprecedented chance of studying abroad in its facility. Animation Lab is your animation event of the year!

Programme 1. Lecture by Eric RIEWER and Selected Works of GOBELINS
20/3 (Sun) 1:30 pm @ Hong Kong Arts Centre, agnès b. CINEMA - HK$50
Programme 1. Selected Works of GOBELINS
20/3 (Sun) 6:30pm @Hong Kong Arts Centre, agnès b. CINEMA - HK$50

GOBELINS Animation Master Class
25 - 27/3 (Fri - Sun) 10:30am – 4:30pm @ Hong Kong Art School
Course Fee: HK$950 (Enrollment before 11 March enjoys an Early Bird Discount of HK$800)
INSTRUCTORS: Pierre PERIFEL, Animator / Robert BENNETT, Mime and Performance Actor

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動畫工房詳情／Animation Lab Details: http://www.ifva.com/2010/page_tc/festival/animation_lab.php
動畫工房購票／Animation Lab Ticketing: http://urbtix.cityline.com.hk/internet/action/event.do?actionFwd=eventDetail&event=13742
大師班詳情及報名/Master ClassDetails and Application︰http://www.ifva.com/2010/page_tc/eduoutreach/masterclass.php