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Cafeteria | Library | Production Facilities | Art Department | Animation Production | Photography Studios
Cafeteria
With cafe seats, tables and of course a coffee machine, the cafeteria is the social hub of the school. The students have lunch here or just catch up with each other between the demands of courses. A large kitchen suitable for catering with microwaves, a dishwasher, drink and snack facilities supports the cafe. Outside seating is provided for warmer days.
The Cafe’s proximity to the Theatre enables it to function as an ante-room for formal occasions. A split feed from the theatre is available on a television screen for late arrivals to theatre presentations.
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Library
The Library is constantly growing, developed by the staff to give students access to back-up material.
The Production Music Library is available on CD or from the central MP3 browser server, is AMCOS licensed and identical to that used in the film and video industry, including Bruton, KPM, Atmos, De Wolfe, Network, Killertracks etc.
The library contains:
- CD In excess of 350 Production Music CDs and Sound Effects.
- Video In excess of 700 Feature Movies, Television Programmes & Training Videos in VHS and DVD format.
- Print In excess of 250 specialised reference books, scripts and magazines.
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Production Facilities
Production facilities are based on a Production House, including a Production Office, two Meeting Rooms and a Director’s Room. The Production Facilities are designed to enable students to organise productions and have group meetings. The Production Office can also be used as a small classroom, while the Director’s Room is separated from the buzz of the Production Office to enable students to have a quiet area to conceive, research and write ideas.
Production Offices
The Production Office is designed as an open-plan office layout, in accordance with modern offices, to encourage students to work in a professional manner, conscious of others. Computer workstations are provided for all organisational work of the production cycle.
The computer network is maintained by the centralised Server Room with private profiles for each student. The Board Rooms feature video replay facilities and seating for 8 - 9 people each. For larger meetings they can be combined into one large Board Room.
Specifications
- Computers - 12 Dell Vostra 420
- Software - Windows XP, Office 2007.
- Server Access - 100Mb LAN and broadband Internet connection.
- Hard Copy - Konica Minolta 7525 copier/printer
Directors' Office
The Directors' Office is designed as another open-plan office layout, like the Production Office. The spacious room has five computer work stations, as well as broadband internet access and a local laser printer. Large desks are provided with pinboards to spread out research papers or present an idea. New for 2004 are three Avid Cinemas with VHS viewers for viewing, rough cuts and experimental work. Avid Media Log is installed on all machines.
Specifications
- Computers - 8 Dell Optiplex 320
- Software - Windows XP, Office 2007, FinalDraft
- Server Access - 100Mb LAN and broadband Internet connection.
- Hard Copy - Canon LBP3370 networked laser printer
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Art Department
The Art Department facilities are based on a professional operating Art Department. The Art Department is based in a separate building from the rest of the school, consisting of a large workshop, classroom, design office, production meeting room, costume and makeup department and properties storage rooms.
The layout in the design office is based on an open plan area, which enables students to collaborate in design conception in a relaxed atmosphere.
Specifications
- Workshop Facilities - 2 x design drawing tables, design area, design library
- Administration Area - 2 x makeup tables
- Computers - 1 x graphics workstation, 2 x office workstations
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Animation Production
The South Seas Animation Production course is now delivered in a large new studio facility situated on the same main campus as the South Seas Film and Television School. This building also houses the new Digital Photography Course studios and computer facilities as well as reception and administration.
The animation studio is divided into two large, open space, fully equipped classrooms, a seperate computer lab for 2D or 3D computer animation and Photoshop use, and a life drawing studio.
Animation Computer Office
Animation Production Facilities
The South Seas Animation Production Facilities are based on the layout used in an animation studio including a meeting room, a room for life drawing and a computer room. The main areas for tuition are open planned for maximum light, which allow students and tutors the best working conditions.
The open plan environment allows the classes to meet on a social basis and see what the other classes are doing and producing.
Animation Computer Office
The Computer Office is designed as an open-plan office layout in accordance with modern offices, to encourage students to work in a professional manner that is conscious of others.
There are 10 computers each with a Wacom tablet, which are designed to run with the 2D and 3D animation software used by the industry. A video projector and screen is also available for effective training. There are also two computers used to film 2D animation, which the students will find invaluable for learning animation.
Photography Studios
The Photography facilities are made of 6 studios for shooting . The studios are based in the front Unit 1 building, sharing the other half with Animation. Adding to the Studios, the Computer Laboratories upstairs for the classes and Mac Computers for the ultimate photo editing and design workflow.
There are two white studios, which have a 2 store height, and four black studios.
Specifications
- Studio Facilities - 2 x White Studios & 4 Black Studios
- Computers - 16 x office & photo-editing workstations.
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Student Profile
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KURT GRIFFITHS | 2008Kurt Griffiths graduated in 2008. For his final assignment he combined drew inspiration from Japanese Anime artwork and combined 3D and 2D hand-drawn techniques in his work. Kurt found work in animation and graphics at On Digital creating compelling visual information and entertainment over a wide range of mediums. |
