Sheridan Information Please!

[adidawg]

That being said, do we only request certain pieces to be appealed and not our entire portfolio?

[REDiceT]

I got my sister to do it :/

Just be as polite and formal as possible and avoid asking for lost causes. Get your friends (especially those with art experience) to look at your portfolio and ask them if you're not sure which pieces should be appealed for. The most important thing I've learned is to look at your portfolio from a fresh eye - an objective eye - before sending that letter.

In my opinion, the Presentation portion of the portfolio is highly subjective and, assuming you got 2s in some pieces for that while getting 3s for others, it is worth a shot. Sections like structure, proportions and perspective have less leeway so only go for those if you are truly sure it was "unfairly marked".

What ended up happening for me is that not only did I get the marks I requested for but I got more on top of that (EDIT: That said, I also didn't get more marks on things that I knew, for sure, was a lost cause. My animal drawings are laughable.) Despite the strict portfolio process, the markers were human after all! :)

Good luck.

Oh. D:> Well okay, I guess this is where my English essay skills come in heh heh. *planned for an English major before lol ><!*

Thank you for the advice! I'll have my friends look at it *Angelaaaa~* and maybe I can grab some teachers too!

@ Fraction/Angela: THANK YOU ANGELA!! I think i will need your help on this one!! I'll see you in class tomorrow~!

@ Adidawg: I think that's the idea. ><! It'd sound kind of selfish if we asked for our entire portfolio to be re-evaluated.

[Ufo264]

Received my score sheet today. 60/100. The passmark was 59.
But still no change on access Sheridan.
I should receive an offer right? I hope they don't reconsider.

[biancaeris]

You got your scoresheet before the results? That's odd..
Which program is it by the way?
Probably just wait a day or two, or e-mail them about it?

[FireOnHigh]

I found out I got into the animation program last week (huge happy/dorky grin) but haven't gotten my scores yet, probably because I live in the USA and it'll take longer to send. Hopefully I'll get them today, I'm curious to see what I got.

Anyways, extremely excited to start school here!

[Ufo264]

You got your scoresheet before the results? That's odd..
Which program is it by the way?
Probably just wait a day or two, or e-mail them about it?

I know! This makes me crazy and mad at them!
I emailed them about it, and Jennifer Crane (Admission Specialist for the Bachelor of applied Arts) replied that today (friday) is the final day of offers of admission. I just don't get it. If I passed both, how hard is it to change my status, why keep it to the last day, last minute. I'm from Montreal and this is a huge thing for me as I have to start planning the move as early as possible.
It really has been a torture for the past couple of days... you know how it feels.
I don't even want to imagine how hard the wait must be on the waitlist!

For those on the waitlist, keep strong!

Edit: I applied to Illustration btw

[Ufo264]

got an 'Firm Admit'!!!!
only after calling Jennifer and checking my grades, I finnaly got it!!!!

[REDiceT]

Hi guys, I came back for questions again. ><

Someone before had told me that I needed to schedule a meeting before asking for an appeal? Is that true, or I should just send a letter?

Who do I direct the mail to?

Also, should we provide photocopies or something of the piece you want re-evaluated? I'm not sure how the score-changing process works here, but I'm guessing if they want to change the score, they'll need to see the picture? (Unless they have copies of it... somehow?)

[adidawg]

Hi guys, I came back for questions again. ><

Someone before had told me that I needed to schedule a meeting before asking for an appeal? Is that true, or I should just send a letter?

Who do I direct the mail to?

Also, should we provide photocopies or something of the piece you want re-evaluated? I'm not sure how the score-changing process works here, but I'm guessing if they want to change the score, they'll need to see the picture? (Unless they have copies of it... somehow?)

Hey did you request the "Admission Decision Review Procedure" from them? I called them earlier today and they sent me that attachment.

According to Step 2 of the procedure: An applicant must submit a request in writing to the Registrar within ten (10) working days of the date of
the original admission decision.

[northdrow]

I'm still under consideration damnit!

Just sent admission a mail because i just woke up and it's obviously too late to call...Ain't night shift fun.

I'm starting to think they make "out-of-province" applicants wait on purpose(from quebec too).

[Ufo264]

northdrow
The thing is they didn't even check my cegep transcript untill today! I had to call them and ask what was going wrong. She called me back in like 40 minutes saying that i met all the requirements. I suppose they leave the quebec transcripts for the very end, because...??? they're different from ontario ones? i don't know.
you definately should call Sheridan. You will speak with Jennifer crane (you can dial the # which corresponds with person's name). She is very polite and easy to deal with.
Good luck to you.

[biancaeris]

Hey congratulations ufo264! That was a long wait. I guess i'll see you as a classmate then. Good luck with the moving! :D

For others who are still waiting, I hope you guys get results soon and good luck!

Well, I applied as an international student and I got my results about 3 days ago. I don't understand what order they're doing with the processing of portfolios, transcripts and results.

[xshay12000x]

Hi~ is there anyone willing to answer some of my questions about sheridan life?
I'm deciding which school to attend for animation this fall and Im just wondering about some related stuff such as the social life, on campus residence, security, and the surrounding area near sheridan?
thanks in advance : )

[RyerOrdStar]

Ask, and you shall receive.

[REDiceT]

Hey did you request the "Admission Decision Review Procedure" from them? I called them earlier today and they sent me that attachment.

According to Step 2 of the procedure: An applicant must submit a request in writing to the Registrar within ten (10) working days of the date of
the original admission decision.

No, I didn't. :0 Do I call the registrar for that?? (Is it listed anywhere on their website or something??)

Also, HOLY CRAP! I hope it's not too late to send the mail. D:>

[waidot]

Hey is anyone here renting off campus? I'm looking at the places4students website, are any of you guys just renting one room in an apartment or something? I think it's a bit weird to rent with other people, but at least they're students too!

[adidawg]

well i emailed them couple of days ago asking the whole appeal process and they replied saying i should contact the full time studies and dial ext 2962. I gave them a call and requested the entire appeal procedure and they sent me the pdf at my sheridan mail. give it a try!

[REDiceT]

well i emailed them couple of days ago asking the whole appeal process and they replied saying i should contact the full time studies and dial ext 2962. I gave them a call and requested the entire appeal procedure and they sent me the pdf at my sheridan mail. give it a try!

Hey thanks! I'll try calling them! I hope I'm not too late. D:

By the way, what do they mean by "ext."?? I see on their website they provide two phone numbers, and I was wondering if either one works?

[mellox]

I've decided to appeal as well.
I'm guessing they don't work on Saturday to Sunday, so I'll have to wait till Monday to call. By the way, where can I find the correct number to call? Is it in the access sheridan site?
Also, does anyone know whens the deadline for appeal?
And, do I hand in the letter and resubmissions in mail or can I give in person?

Replies are much appreciated.

[REDiceT]

I've decided to appeal as well.
I'm guessing they don't work on Saturday to Sunday, so I'll have to wait till Monday to call. By the way, where can I find the correct number to call? Is it in the access sheridan site?
Also, does anyone know whens the deadline for appeal?
And, do I hand in the letter and resubmissions in mail or can I give in person?

Replies are much appreciated.

Hey Mello, I hope you're still online!

I emailed information.sheridan@sheridanc.on.ca today, and they gave me a rather quick reply and attached the outline for the appeal process. Looks like they're working on weekends too?

I hope this excerpt helps answer your questions:
"An applicant must submit a request in writing to the Registrar within ten (10) working days of the date of
the original admission decision. For purposes of this policy, applicants are deemed to have received the
decision ten (10) days after the date of mailing by Sheridan to the address contained in the applicant’s
application form. The letter must state clearly the reasons why the appeal is being requested, the facts
that the applicant considers to be relevant to the admission decision review, as well as any previous
attempts to address the situation."

This is step two of the appealing process.

Step one asks you to contact the Admission's Office to ask why you have been declined first, and when you're not satisfied with their explanation, THEN you can write them a letter.

EDIT: I should really think before I post so I could stop editing a million times. xD

QUESTION! This year's minimum to make the wait list is 2.81 to a 2.98. If my mark is changed to be high enough to make the wait list (assuming it was high enough to be admitted like the others who have been wait listed and got in) would I get in as well? Or would my mark have to be changed until it makes the minimum score for admission? (2.99+?)

[RickyS]

A while ago when I got accepted to art fundamentals, I got a letter which said to register for a "Discover Sheridan" academic information session on April 24. For the people who are already in Sheridan, is this just like the Open House they had back in November where you get general infomation then tour the campus or is this session different? My father thinks it's a waste of time if it's the same thing, but it says it's exclusive for "successful applicants" so should I go? Is anyone else going?

I guess if I go I could bring my portfolio and ask the faculty what I can improve on, but the travel distance is a problem...

[Ryn]

A while ago when I got accepted to art fundamentals, I got a letter which said to register for a "Discover Sheridan" academic information session on April 24. For the people who are already in Sheridan, is this just like the Open House they had back in November where you get general infomation then tour the campus or is this session different? My father thinks it's a waste of time if it's the same thing, but it says it's exclusive for "successful applicants" so should I go? Is anyone else going?

I guess if I go I could bring my portfolio and ask the faculty what I can improve on, but the travel distance is a problem...

Anything 'Discover Sheridan' would just be a tour sort of thing, probably very similar to the one you already went on. There won't be any profs there or anyone who could give you feedback on your art.

[RickyS]

Anything 'Discover Sheridan' would just be a tour sort of thing, probably very similar to the one you already went on. There won't be any profs there or anyone who could give you feedback on your art.

Thanks. I guess I'll pass this event.

[alffla]

i'm stillll waiting for any sign of news... i check everyday adn its always "Under consideration" ... :(

[mellox]

Hey Mello, I hope you're still online!

I emailed information.sheridan@sheridanc.on.ca today, and they gave me a rather quick reply and attached the outline for the appeal process. Looks like they're working on weekends too?

I hope this excerpt helps answer your questions:
"An applicant must submit a request in writing to the Registrar within ten (10) working days of the date of
the original admission decision. For purposes of this policy, applicants are deemed to have received the
decision ten (10) days after the date of mailing by Sheridan to the address contained in the applicant’s
application form. The letter must state clearly the reasons why the appeal is being requested, the facts
that the applicant considers to be relevant to the admission decision review, as well as any previous
attempts to address the situation."

This is step two of the appealing process.

Step one asks you to contact the Admission's Office to ask why you have been declined first, and when you're not satisfied with their explanation, THEN you can write them a letter.

Hey, thanks so much!
err... I'm worried about calling them to ask why I got declined. What if they give such a good reason that I'll have nothing to say back about. haha

I showed my score sheet to my teacher and he agreed that I should'f been declined. Wow, what a teacher... and his job was to help me get me IN!
I have so much corrections to make on my portfolio now. :(

[mellox]

i'm stillll waiting for any sign of news... i check everyday adn its always "Under consideration" ... :(

waiting still?! man that sucks.
Good luck, keep your head up.

[Ryn]

Hey, thanks so much!
err... I'm worried about calling them to ask why I got declined. What if they give such a good reason that I'll have nothing to say back about. haha

I showed my score sheet to my teacher and he agreed that I should'f been declined. Wow, what a teacher... and his job was to help me get me IN!
I have so much corrections to make on my portfolio now. :(

Your teacher's job is more so to make sure you aren't thrown in to an industry you aren't at all prepared for. Being preemptively rushed into a program you aren't ready for isn't going to help anyone in the long run.

That being said, if you truly believe your evaluation was unfair, it doesn't hurt to call. If the worst case scenario is being told 'no' a second time, you wouldn't have lost anything. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. :)

[mellox]

Your teacher's job is more so to make sure you aren't thrown in to an industry you aren't at all prepared for. Being preemptively rushed into a program you aren't ready for isn't going to help anyone in the long run.

That being said, if you truly believe your evaluation was unfair, it doesn't hurt to call. If the worst case scenario is being told 'no' a second time, you wouldn't have lost anything. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. :)

Ya, I agree with that...

[mellox]

Hey Mello, I hope you're still online!

I emailed information.sheridan@sheridanc.on.ca today, and they gave me a rather quick reply and attached the outline for the appeal process. Looks like they're working on weekends too?

Did you email them using your accesssheridan webmail account? or hotmail, etc?

[Gerard Sternik]

Hi Folks.

I posted info on the upcoming public information session at Sheridan in the lounge forum, but I figured that there are probably some Fundi's students here who will benefit from this so I've put the info here as well....

This Wednesday April 14 we'll be holding an info session about the Animation Portfolio Workshop in the Art Fundamentals Department at Sherdan, Trafalgar campus.
We'll be in room A-107 from 11am to 12pm.

Vince Peets the Director of our program will be giving the presentation , and we'll have some former Workshop students on hand with successful animation school entry portfolio's for all to view.
This will help some of you to get an idea of the type of portfolio that's getting a student into Sheridan these days.
All are welcome.

Gerard Sternik / Director
Animation Portfolio Workshop

http://www.animationportfolioworkshop.com/

[adidawg]

Did you email them using your accesssheridan webmail account? or hotmail, etc?

hey to answer your question, they replied to me on both hotmail and the access sheridan webmail.


Hey guys does anyone know when we actually resubmit our portfolio? do we arrange a meeting with them? is there a specific date in which everyone resubmits? do they call us after they receive our appeal letter? or do we hand in our appeal letter along with our portfolio in a given date?
If anyone know the specific procedure for this, then please do share :rendered:

[REDiceT]

Did you email them using your accesssheridan webmail account? or hotmail, etc?

Hey Mello, sorry for the late response! I e-mailed them with my hotmail account. :>

As for calling them to ask why you have been declined, I think it's a good idea to try anyways. There really isn't anything to lose; it might even give you ideas on what pieces you should appeal for. And it might help you for next time too. :>

Plus, you can always ask for appeals on criteria like "believable character" and stuff. When I look under their criteria, some of it just kind of strikes me up as subjective.

For me, I have a sort of weird situation... in my case, my room drawings' line quality was actually a mess, but they gave me a three. However, the line quality on my character were MUCH cleaner, but they gave me a two. I wanted to ask them about that. :9 If you have some odd comparisons to something like this, you might want to ask them about this too?

@ Adidawg: Yeah, I would like some information on that too! D: The given instructions still sounds quite vague...

[northdrow]

I received my portfolio assessment today and i got 60....so close call pass according to the letter enclosed.......and i still am under consideration.....sucks.

Already called but admissions lady was away...

Maybe i don't have the academic requirements or something.

Anyway...more waiting.

[adidawg]

@ Adidawg: Yeah, I would like some information on that too! D: The given instructions still sounds quite vague...

HEY! I've just called them and they told me the exact time and location I should resubmit. Give them a call. It doesn't seem like the process is anywhere close to what it says on the guideline they sent us...

[mellox]

Hey Mello, sorry for the late response! I e-mailed them with my hotmail account. :>

As for calling them to ask why you have been declined, I think it's a good idea to try anyways. There really isn't anything to lose; it might even give you ideas on what pieces you should appeal for. And it might help you for next time too. :>

Plus, you can always ask for appeals on criteria like "believable character" and stuff. When I look under their criteria, some of it just kind of strikes me up as subjective.

For me, I have a sort of weird situation... in my case, my room drawings' line quality was actually a mess, but they gave me a three. However, the line quality on my character were MUCH cleaner, but they gave me a two. I wanted to ask them about that. :9 If you have some odd comparisons to something like this, you might want to ask them about this too?

Ya, it's worth a try. I guess it'll be a good chance to ask questions and to clearify confusion with marks as well.

[REDiceT]

@ Adidawg: Huh, I figured as much. :o When I e-mailed them to ask why I have been declined, they told me to go ahead and just write the appeal letter based on my scoresheet. xD I'll have to call them for the times too then. Thanks!

@ Mello: Hey there! They ended up not telling me any details at all, and like I told Adida, they told me to just go ahead and write the letter. xD

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EDIT: Anyone know if you have to wait for your portfolio to come back? Or do you just leave it there forever... or do they make you come up and pick it up again... etc?

And should I write on the front of the envelope the address, or just make it out to "the registrar" ? (Since I'll be dropping it off there anyways?) Or just to the lady who's in charge of it?

[adidawg]

Hey guys! I resubmitted my portfolio today. They said they'll start the meeting beginning of may and should contact us by mid May.
@REDiceT Hey sorry for the late response. I honestly have no idea when we actually can pick out portfolio up either. I'll be contacting them sometime soon. Be sure to hand in your portfolio before April 23rd, which is the last day of resubmission!

[unnamed01]

I'm still confused over the appealing process...

Do I e-mail them?
Call them?
Just show up with the portfolio?

:S

[northdrow]

Got to talk with the admission and apparently I'm good enough but i need to take an "English as a foreign language" test because I'm french-Canadian.....anyone know of a TOEFL like test that is completely internet based?

I'm not too keen on having to make a 5-6 hour trip to Montreal for a 3 hour test....and since it's at 9 in the morning I'd have to spend a night there first too.

[alffla]

OMGG JUST GOT FIRM ADMIT to illustration.. so happy i 've been so nervous the whole time

thank god
wonder what marks i got for the portfolio assessment hhaha

[alffla]

hmm it seems to confirm acceptance of offer i have to check back at the ontariocolleges.ca website to confirm.. but so far it says ZERO offers of admission -_- why do they have to separate the school and application websites lol...

anyway could anyone tell me if the 'lag' is supposed to be there?

i'm so nervous hahah gotta sort everything out!

[Gerard Sternik]

We are going to offer an APW Portfolio Review Session at Sheridan College Trafalgar campus in the Art Fundamentals Department this coming Wednesday April 21, 2010 in room A-107 from 11am to 12 noon. Students are invited to bring the animation portfolio submissions that they used to apply to animation school for a quick review. Concise feedback about the portfolios will be provided by Vince Peets / Workshop Director, as well as a selection of Workshop graduates who are currently in the animation program at Sheridan.
Info on the next session of the Workshop will also be available.

All are welcome

See you there!!

Gerard Sternik / Director

Animation Portfolio Workshop

http://www.animationportfolioworkshop.com/

[mellox]

I resubmitted my portfolio today.
I'm not really expecting an acceptance, but i'm satisfied with knowing that I gave it my all till the end. :)
Hope it was a success for those who also appealed.

[Visona]

hey does anyone here know what exactly you learn from art fundies? like describe the classes and stuff? I want to make a portfolio for animation again and i'll add in illustration if i have time for next year. I want to know how exactly its gonna help me. IF you are currently an art fundies student please tell me what you can, thanks.

Also anyone know anything about ocad? i've been accepted to their illustration program, so its also sth to consider

[liquidtransience]

There's a lot of dislike for res, but I've been in res three times now, because I really like the closeness of it, and meeting new people every year. It's expensive and annoying at times, but I still think the experience is worth it. I met a lot of great people this year, and there are 24+ aged people living in res. Currently I'm 23 so I doubt 24 will be a big deal at all. You will meet a lot of people from residence if you get involved in the events res puts out, otherwise it will be difficult.

The drawback is the majority of people in res are around 18, so relating to people can be a bit difficult sometimes, as well as people experiencing life outside home for the first time at a younger age.

So while res does have its downsides, there are plenty of good things to say about it, as well.

edit: and I've just noticed res discussion was quite a few pages back...but better late then never

[halugii]

hey everyone .. i know this is really last minute but does anyone know the time/location for this 'discover sheridan' thing today? i know someone called me about it but i don't know if i wrote down any information about it ... thanks!

[Alishka]

h
Also anyone know anything about ocad? i've been accepted to their illustration program, so its also sth to consider


OCAD has a great illustration program. The profs are good, some actually came from sheridan lol. The only con to OCAD is their administration. However from what i've heard about Sheridan from my sisters boyfriend, you have to watch Sheridan's potential to overcharge for classes.

[Visona]

OCAD has a great illustration program. The profs are good, some actually came from sheridan lol. The only con to OCAD is their administration. However from what i've heard about Sheridan from my sisters boyfriend, you have to watch Sheridan's potential to overcharge for classes.

thanks. Out of curiousity, does ocad allow you to specialize like sheridan (technical vs interpretive) and are there any co-ops/interships. What about job prospects for both sheridan and ocad grads?

[adidawg]

Hey everybody! It's been a long time and if any of you guys got a response from Sheridan, please keep us updated. :)

[REDiceT]

Hello! Thanks adida, I'm glad you've posted, I thought I was the only one waiting for a response from Sheridan for so long. xD

Anyways, does anyone know what the language assessment test is about? Is it like what Seneca set up? Do we have to write an essay? I've booked mine for the 24th of June.

[Sacari]

hey, I have a quick question. I'm filling out a scholarship application for Sheridan... it's asking me for "Total books/supplies cost". Any idea around what it'll be for Art Fundamentals? I can't really find an answer anywhere, figured I'd ask.

[adidawg]

Hey redicet! I don't remember being required to take a language assessment test. Did you by any chance take a GR12 C english?

[REDiceT]

Hey redicet! I don't remember being required to take a language assessment test. Did you by any chance take a GR12 C english?

Really??? That's weird... but yeah, I'm taking gr.12 english right now. :0 I guess it's for people coming straight out of highschool?

And I got an e-mail saying that the decision for our appeals should come next week! 8D Good luck to everyone who applied!

[adidawg]

You got an email from them? Did you get the email on your Sheridan Webmail or Hotmail? By any chance did you request dates or anything from them to get that response? because I checked both my inbox and didn't find any :(. It's worrying me.

As far as the language assessment goes, I'm not really sure about that. I mean I'm also currently in high school, took ENG4U0 last semester, and yet neither me or my friends, who got in sheridan animation, need to take the test.

Best of luck to you too on the appeal!

[REDiceT]

You got an email from them? Did you get the email on your Sheridan Webmail or Hotmail? By any chance did you request dates or anything from them to get that response? because I checked both my inbox and didn't find any :(. It's worrying me.

As far as the language assessment goes, I'm not really sure about that. I mean I'm also currently in high school, took ENG4U0 last semester, and yet neither me or my friends, who got in sheridan animation, need to take the test.

Best of luck to you too on the appeal!

Sorry to worry you, and yes, I e-mailed them, asked them how much longer we have to wait, and that was their response.

That's really weird... maybe it's because my English credits haven't been turned in yet (my school is not semestered) so they're making my take this test, but that still wouldn't make much sense since I'll be getting the credits by the end of June.

And if I remember correctly, the purpose of this test is to see how good your English skills are so they'd place you in the appropriate class for your level? But if that's the case, everyone else should have gotten something like this?

Now I'm a little unsure lol. Are you sure you haven't gotten the language assessment e-mail they sent to your Sheridan mail? My other friend who is going to be in fundies this year has gotten this, and so did my sister... but my friend who has gotten into animation didn't get this e-mail.

[adidawg]

Yes I'm positive that I didn't get such email from them. Did you by any chance accept their offer to fundy because I didn't. If you did accept their offer to fundy then it would make much sense since fundy doesn't specifically require an ENG4U credit but ENG4C can pass while Animation only requires ENG4U. Again, if you did accept their offer, then my best guess is that they would require you to take a test to see how well your English is in comparison to other people who applied (because people who are applying to fundy are widely ranged from both ENG4C or ENG4U while ENG4U only for animation, less range). If you didn't accept their offer to fundy then you definitely should call them for clarification. :[

[REDiceT]

Ohh that would make sense then! Yes I've accepted. :D

But on that note, if i possibly get in with my appeal, then is it possible to switch?

[adidawg]

don't quote me on this but if i remember correctly, last year my friend changed offer from fundy to animation D:

My guess is that they would allow you to since it would've wasted their time to be reviewing portfolios of people that wont even going.

once again, it'll probably help if you contact them :)

[Demonique768]

hey, I have a quick question. I'm filling out a scholarship application for Sheridan... it's asking me for "Total books/supplies cost". Any idea around what it'll be for Art Fundamentals? I can't really find an answer anywhere, figured I'd ask.

They usually give you a giant bag full of supplies for Fundies dont they? I usually put 500 as a default book/supply cost. I dont know how many supplies you have to buy for fundy but in animation nothing is supplied so spend spend spend yay.

[adidawg]

Did anyone receive their letter from Sheridan yet? I've been checking my mail everyday and still no sign. Please keep me updated!

[REDiceT]

Hi Adidawg! I got my letter today, and it looks like I'm doomed to going to fundies this year haha.

I didn't expect much; in my letter, I just felt like I was clinging on to straws, and I think they found me out, though they did raise the score for my character rotation.

There better be some hot fundies guys!!! >:U Anyways good luck to you, and I hope you had better luck!

Also, I'm applying for OSAP, and they're asking about a course load and how much % I'm going to be taking? Since I'll be a full-time student there, I assume I should be writing 100%?

Just needed some clarification on that! :C

[adidawg]

Hey! I'm really sorry to hear that :(... what do you mean by they found you out? Did they say they did? What else does the letter contain? (sorry for asking too many questions. I'm just really anxious to know about the letter).

I'm not sure about writing for OSAP because I didn't apply for it.. sorry!

[REDiceT]

Haha it's okay! I'm sure it'll be just as fun. :>

OH, what I meant by "found out" was that maybe they read my struggle to justify myself and decided to just put me out of my misery HAHA. In short: I wasn't able to persuade them because I couldn't persuade myself.

The letter just explained how even though they've changed my mark, it wasn't high enough to get in. They also say what criteria they've changed. Attached was my new scoresheet.

It's okay, I'm asking all around about OSAP on FB too. xDD I'll get an answer somehow~

[adidawg]

By any chance, was character rotation the only section you requested to be reviewed? Are you going to try for animation again next year?

[waffles!]

Hi Adidawg! I got my letter today, and it looks like I'm doomed to going to fundies this year haha.

I didn't expect much; in my letter, I just felt like I was clinging on to straws, and I think they found me out, though they did raise the score for my character rotation.

There better be some hot fundies guys!!! >:U Anyways good luck to you, and I hope you had better luck!

Also, I'm applying for OSAP, and they're asking about a course load and how much % I'm going to be taking? Since I'll be a full-time student there, I assume I should be writing 100%?

Just needed some clarification on that! :C

Lol attractive girls in fundies were scarce. I'd say the attractive male:female ratio was atleast 5:1 so your odds are good. Enjoy fundies!

ps. if you have sybil for painting or brenda for life drawing transfer out of that class asap!

[REDiceT]

@ Adidawg: Naw, I requested a bunch of other things, but they didn't get approved which is fine because I kind of agree. Of course I'm going to try again next year! 8D But maybe for illustration as well.

It's day 2 since they've handed them out! Have you gotten your response yet?

@ Waffles: LOOOOL! Good to know there will be lots of eye candy~

Whoa okay. :0 What did they do? Thanks for the heads up though!

[adidawg]

Unfortunately, I didn't get it yet.... I guess I will have to, once again, wait longer. Hopefully I would get it tomorrow.

Did you by any chance pick your portfolio up yet? I'm planning to do so tomorrow during my 5th period class.

[REDiceT]

Really??? Well let us know as soon as you do! Hahaha~

Nah, I decided to pick it up in September when the year starts. Sheridan is way too far from where I live, so I figured it'd be easier to get once my family moves to Oakville and we're all settled. :>

[waidot]

Been a while since I posted here.

Does anyone know how long the classes are in Illustration? I read that fundamentals was 3 hours per class or something, but couldn't find anything for Illus.

[kennygeeze]

Been a while since I posted here.

Does anyone know how long the classes are in Illustration? I read that fundamentals was 3 hours per class or something, but couldn't find anything for Illus.

The classes in illustration are typically three hours... for things like life-drawing or painting.

Lecture classes sometimes run the full three hours depending on the teacher... sometimes the lecture is shorter and you can either stay and work for the remaining time or go home.

Some classes involve work periods where the teachers will visit each student in the class one by one and approve/critique roughs for final illustrations due the following week. Some students stay the full 3 hours, others leave to go home and work after speaking to the teacher.

[waidot]

The classes in illustration are typically three hours... for things like life-drawing or painting.

Lecture classes sometimes run the full three hours depending on the teacher... sometimes the lecture is shorter and you can either stay and work for the remaining time or go home.

Some classes involve work periods where the teachers will visit each student in the class one by one and approve/critique roughs for final illustrations due the following week. Some students stay the full 3 hours, others leave to go home and work after speaking to the teacher.

Hm, okay, thanks! I kinda wish the classes were longer, but I'm sure I'll need the extra time with projects and whatnot.

[waidot]

Has everyone gotten a place to rent? I'm still looking, and I bet all the good places are gone by now T_T

Anyone need a ROOMMATE?!

[kennygeeze]

Has everyone gotten a place to rent? I'm still looking, and I bet all the good places are gone by now T_T

Anyone need a ROOMMATE?!

When I was accepted to sheridan I didn't start looking for a place until June rolled around. From what I remember that was early for many of the landlords renting rooms.

Hm, okay, thanks! I kinda wish the classes were longer, but I'm sure I'll need the extra time with projects and whatnot.

You'll have plenty to keep you busy... don't you worry. If that's not enough you'll have drop in life-drawing classes 5 evenings a week and a saturday afternoon pose too.

[Demonique768]

I have a student house across the street from Sheridan literally. I usually fill it up with art students cuz business ppl scare me with their too much free time. Maybe I'm just jealous they have soo much free time I dunno. But if anyone is looking for a place to rent lemme know they're already 2 of my animation buddies in there so shouldn be that bad. Good luck with everything!

[waidot]

I have a student house across the street from Sheridan literally. I usually fill it up with art students cuz business ppl scare me with their too much free time. Maybe I'm just jealous they have soo much free time I dunno. But if anyone is looking for a place to rent lemme know they're already 2 of my animation buddies in there so shouldn be that bad. Good luck with everything!

That sounds cool, is it listed on Places4Students? Unfortunately, I can barely afford anything over 400 dollars/month (LOL), so I'm probably going to have to settle for a basement room 897283947 minutes away from school.

Also @ kennygeeze, I'm sure you've gotten so many thanks throughout the years, but thank you! For answering all the questions on this forum.. I was reading some posts since the beginning, and this forum opened almost 7 years ago! I was 10 years back then! So just thanks again for everything.

[Alex Chow]

That sounds cool, is it listed on Places4Students? Unfortunately, I can barely afford anything over 400 dollars/month (LOL), so I'm probably going to have to settle for a basement room 897283947 minutes away from school.


If you can find people, you can easily split the costs of an apartment suite and it may not even hit 400 dollars per month. I managed to get a place with a few fellow animators and only one person had to pay over 400 dollars per month (for the master bedroom), and it was 10 minute walk from school too!

[waidot]

If you can find people, you can easily split the costs of an apartment suite and it may not even hit 400 dollars per month. I managed to get a place with a few fellow animators and only one person had to pay over 400 dollars per month (for the master bedroom), and it was 10 minute walk from school too!

So you're suggesting to look for a place that's like $1200/month and split the costs or something? I don't know anyone going to the school, I guess I'll have to try in my second year. Thanks for the reply!

[Demonique768]

Ahh yeah I usually don't advertise until July cuz I use the house for myself over the summer hehe some good drink and draw times indeed. The lowest I have is 450 :( Is anyone taking life drawing over the summer? I couldn't get into the one at Sheridan because that one filled up in 3 seconds. Maybe Toronto has some that are not and hour long poses each time.

[adidawg]

Hey everybody! Better news! I got in number 16 on the waiting list.... if any of you ever been on the waiting list and got in, can you please specify what number you were? Approximately how long it took you to hear about the final decision?

Is 16 a good number to be in? :\

[Miso_soup]

Can anyone tell me approx. how many people are in a class?

[kennygeeze]

Can anyone tell me approx. how many people are in a class?

In what program?

Fundies started out pretty crowded... especially in the life-drawing studio. Maybe there was just over thirty people in there in September. That number quickly decreased by a lot toward the end of first semester. Then in second semester there might be 15 people per class based on the number of drops and the number of people who just didn't show up.

[Demonique768]

Is 16 a good number to be in? :\

Every year varies in how many people cant make it. I had a friend who was 9 last year who got in. Hope that helps! Just remember everything happens for a reason. Don't take it as a kick in the back but take it as a kick in the nuts and come back even harder. lol:assspank:

[laura0707]

I was just called by Sheridan yesterday, and I got in from the waiting list!
Illustration, here I come.
I thought it was rare for a student to go into illustration straight from high school...

Replying to a few posts above, they didn't tell me my number.

If anyone on here is in illustration,
-what is the workload like?
-is it all art, or is there other subjects involved?
-just roughly, how much does all the supplies cost?

Thanks!

[Miso_soup]

In what program?

Fundies started out pretty crowded... especially in the life-drawing studio. Maybe there was just over thirty people in there in September. That number quickly decreased by a lot toward the end of first semester. Then in second semester there might be 15 people per class based on the number of drops and the number of people who just didn't show up.


Thanks for the info, and for animation?

[Ryn]

I thought it was rare for a student to go into illustration straight from high school...

Nah. I think people on the forums just like to build it up a lot.

[SirGreenSock]

Hey you're alive!
How bouts some art postins?

[amarryth]

I was just called by Sheridan yesterday, and I got in from the waiting list!
Illustration, here I come.
I thought it was rare for a student to go into illustration straight from high school...

Replying to a few posts above, they didn't tell me my number.

If anyone on here is in illustration,
-what is the workload like?
-is it all art, or is there other subjects involved?
-just roughly, how much does all the supplies cost?

Thanks!

Congrats!

It was rare when I got in for someone to get in straight from high school.. but I'm not sure what things are like now. I remember my teachers saying there was some really strong work this year..

Workload is pretty intense.. even though it's like 21 hours of class per week.. if you don't HAVE to have a job - don't.

Until 3rd year, it's pretty much all art. I'm quite sure you can view the curriculum on Sheridan's website.

Supplies needed vary depending on the instructor and the course.. going through fundies gets you set up with a kit that becomes quite useful with some items and totally useless with others - you obviously will not have since you're coming straight out of high school.

Last year they included the CS4 in our tuition which is awesome to not have to stress about.

In your first two years, spend the extra money and get your hands on as many different materials as possible; experiment with traditional and non-traditional media. You just never know what you'll fall in love with.. if you don't try, you'll never know. I'm speaking from experience here!

Have a great summer!

K

[waidot]

Last year they included the CS4 in our tuition which is awesome to not have to stress about.


I think they mentioned a small fee every year for the CS4 Suite for illustration students THIS year.. At least from what I remember. I hope it's included in the tuition, though.

[REDiceT]

Hi guys! Anyone know if there's a Go train from Mississauga to Sheridan?

Thinking of moving there instead of Oakville because their condos are newer and there's Asian stores. :D

[liquidtransience]

The Clarkson GO station is in Mississauga and you can take that to Oakville GO and then take a bus or walk up Trafalgar to the campus.

The other option that I know of in Mississauga is the 24 South Common Mall bus to Sheridan. I took that in my first year. It was brutal and I didn't enjoy it at all, though.

[REDiceT]

Ahh thanks! My mom decided it'd be too expensive/too long to get to Sheridan that way, so we're just moving into those old apartments in Oakville. :>

[DrewDraws]

Are the apartments you're talking about the ones directly across the street? I'm living in those now but have to break my lease early and the only way out is to find someone else who wants a place to stay and refer them to the landlord.

So if you haven't signed your paperwork yet would you be willing to do me a favour? The lease would start in August so you would have a month to get settled. Our apartment is one of the better ones in the building, in that it has a working dishwasher and additional shelving that most of the others don't have.

If anyone is thinking of moving into 1297 anyway I would be indebted to you if you'd take my place off my hands :asskisser:

[northdrow]

Took long enough but i've finally got my TOEFL test scores and with it a Sheridan Firm admit to Illustration.

So, don't know if it's late or early for this but anyone looking for a roomie?

within a 30-minutes walking distance from sheridan if possible, since i'm on foot.

[waidot]

Took long enough but i've finally got my TOEFL test scores and with it a Sheridan Firm admit to Illustration.

So, don't know if it's late or early for this but anyone looking for a roomie?

within a 30-minutes walking distance from sheridan if possible, since i'm on foot.

I'm looking this weekend for places to rent, if I see anything good with several rooms I can send you the link or something. All below 500/month. Some seem to not include internet o___________o I don't know if I can survive without it.

[northdrow]

cool

wish i didn't live a thousand KM's away from there and have to rely on internet....must be hell for international students

[borism]

If anyone is still looking for a place me and my girlfriend,Amanda, are looking for 2 roommates. We both just graduated from the animation program and are doing freelance work from home.
The rent is $600/month including interent and we live across the street. You can see more info and photos here: http://borisrent.blogspot.com

You can check out some of my work here: http://borismaras.blogspot.com
and some of Amanda's work here: http://amandazima.blogspot.com

We'd be glad to help with assignments and stuff.

E-mail me if you're interested: borismaras@hotmail.com

[northdrow]

mail sent.

[waidot]

I got a place with very residence-like rules.. sigh, parents loved it.

No parties, no loud noises, alcohol, smoking, NO OVERNIGHT GUESTS (ugh, disappointed about that one). Only good thing is that it's on White Oaks Blvd. How's the search going for any of you looking for a place to rent?

[northdrow]

Still looking myself... Ontarians seem to have a problem with renting to frenchies...They all gave me the silent treatment after i told them....sucks

[aFractionoftheWhole]

after month of searching and deciding, Im sharing an apartment with 3 other animation students just across the street of school ;DD

does anyone know whens orientation?
and do we have to choose and arrange our courses by ourself? or they will do it for us, and when can we get our schedule?thanksss

[laura0707]

after month of searching and deciding, Im sharing an apartment with 3 other animation students just across the street of school ;DD

does anyone know whens orientation?
and do we have to choose and arrange our courses by ourself? or they will do it for us, and when can we get our schedule?thanksss

ORIENTATION DATES
*****************
Orientation dates vary by program and campus - please check your date(s) carefully.If you are unsure of which event(s) to attend, email orientation@sheridaninstitute.ca


SCHOOL OF APPLIED COMPUTING AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES STUDENTS (excludes Enterprise Database Management students)

Davis Campus (Brampton) - Tuesday, August 31st
Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) - Thursday, September 2nd*

* this event includes students who are registered at our Skills Training Centre: Electirician - Pre Trade, Mechanical Techniques - Tool & Die Maker, and Welding Techniques students


SCHOOL OF ANIMATION, ARTS AND DESIGN STUDENTS (excludes Web Design students)

Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) - Friday, September 3rd


SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDENTS

Davis Campus (Brampton) - Tuesday, August 31st
Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) - Thursday, September 2nd


SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY AND LIBERAL STUDIES STUDENTS

Davis Campus (Brampton) - Monday, August 30th
Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) - Thursday, September 2nd



MATURE STUDENTS**

Davis Campus (Brampton) - Tuesday, August 24th
Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) - Wednesday, August 25th


For detailed information please review the Orientation Website: http://orientation.sheridaninstitute.ca/

Hope that helps everyone!

[REDiceT]

Hey, I hope you're all alive haha.

Today I got a phone call from Sheridan asking for an additional 400 dollars to "hold our spot" for me and my sis?? What does this mean? I thought we had finished the payment, but they want this by tomorrow. :o

Apparently OSAP doesn't cover this?? :/

EDIT: I think I figured out what they're talking about. There was a 300 down payment for a tuition deferral in the fee invoice letter (God, they had to type that in the smallest font ever.) and since we're late, we have to pay an extra 100. Ughh what a dumb mistake.

[roseluff]

Hey, my friend and I are looking for any available 2 rooms close to Sheridan that we can move into at the end of August/beginning of September. If anyone has any rooms open, or knows of anyone who does, could you please come in contact with me? It would be really appreciated! Thanks :D

[amarryth]

I think I'm on the hunt for a room now as well... all of a sudden... out of nowhere :S

[roseluff]

I think I'm on the hunt for a room now as well... all of a sudden... out of nowhere :S

I'm supposed to see a 3 bedroom house on the 1st of August if you're interested? PM me if you would like.

[varroa.wav]

Hey people..
I'm wondering if anybody's had an experience similar to this before.

I got in for Animation with a pretty high score, the thing is -- I forgot to pay my fking tuition within the one month deadline and without notification they hastily gave up my spot. I went in and talked to admissions today and they told me all I can do is wait, they put me at the top of the waiting list but there's not much more they can do.

So.. any advice? This is a pretty unfortunate situation and I'd really rather not wait a year to get in..

[My57]

Hey I have a question:

The school phoned me and told me about orientation and stuff and this email to get informed and such about events from older students and stuff.

Is the email FWY@sheridaninstitute.ca?

I kinda forget >.> Seems interesting though. - Btw do I have to use the school email that they gave me or can I just use my regular one?

[Jonny Dark]

You should be able to set up your sheridan account to forward all emails to your non-school email

But yes, all communications from the school will go to your school account...

Welcome to sheridan! Rock on!

[Jonny Dark]

Hey people..
I'm wondering if anybody's had an experience similar to this before.

I got in for Animation with a pretty high score, the thing is -- I forgot to pay my fking tuition within the one month deadline and without notification they hastily gave up my spot. I went in and talked to admissions today and they told me all I can do is wait, they put me at the top of the waiting list but there's not much more they can do.

So.. any advice? This is a pretty unfortunate situation and I'd really rather not wait a year to get in..

OH NO!!! That's really unfortunate.

Keep the faith... sometimes right around september people drop out. It's likely your only shot.

But i was on the wait list for illustration a few years back... 21 on the list... I was offered admission half way through August... I was super lucky. You have a much better chance.

And when they offer ACCEPT AND PAY YOUR TUITON!!!!! lol

[Cloverbell]

Apart from all the jibber jabber. I'm glad to say my housing situation is settled. I'm starting first year in Visual and Creative Arts in the fall. My expectation is to transfer to Illustration the following year.

I don't know if I'm crazy but I really would like to know if Illustration students have managed to arrange an internship or study aboard internationally at Sheridan. The program webpage says they do anyway.

It's been a goal of mine to work or study in Europe or United States. The schools I had in mind were Parsons NYC, University of the Arts London and Parsons Paris. They accept int'l students from Canadian institutions like ACAD, NSCAD, OCAD University, etc

I don't know anyone from Sheridan who has done this. I wanna know if anybody has tried or ever thought of trying?

Studying in a foreign country for a short-term seemed like an excellent way to earn credits towards a degree, get international contacts and integrate with their society. I know a lot of students who would take an MA degree aboard. I might do that too! But first... feedback ^^;

[My57]

You should be able to set up your sheridan account to forward all emails to your non-school email

But yes, all communications from the school will go to your school account...

Welcome to sheridan! Rock on!

thanks, but I think i worded the question wrong: I meant do I have to use sheridan email account to send an email to this FYI email. <- and is that even the right email address? I forget the one they said to me... May have written it down. I should check that...

[Alishka]

Hey, do any second/third/fourth year animation students know how many electives students have to take?

[varroa.wav]

OH NO!!! That's really unfortunate.

Keep the faith... sometimes right around september people drop out. It's likely your only shot.

But i was on the wait list for illustration a few years back... 21 on the list... I was offered admission half way through August... I was super lucky. You have a much better chance.

And when they offer ACCEPT AND PAY YOUR TUITON!!!!! lol

Thanks a lot for that bit of info! Feeling slightly more optimistic now :)

[Rosered]

I don't know if I'm crazy but I really would like to know if Illustration students have managed to arrange an internship or study aboard internationally at Sheridan. The program webpage says they do anyway.


Plenty of Illustration students go out of Canada for their co op all the time. I know quite a few people that have done so including my boyfriend who moved to New York for a summer to do his co op at Nickelodeon Magazine before they folded the following year. The best advice I can give you is that if you want a good co op then don't just rely on the co op office. Do research and contact companies on your own that you would like to work for starting around October in your third year. My boyfriend started contacting Nickelodeon around then and was asked to go to their office in New York over the Christmas break. If he had waited till February like most students seem to do then he would have had no chance securing his internship with them. The only thing he relied on the co op office for was help getting the papers he needed to be able to cross the border to go intern in the states for a summer. Some students didn't bother with the papers though and just said they were going on vacation. So some made it through fine and others had to turn around and were sent home to try again another day.

Alishka: Hey, do any second/third/fourth year animation students know how many electives students have to take?

They have to take one breadth course elective every semester and then two in their last semester. So that's 9 total. Same goes for the Illustration program.

[Sacari]

Haven't posted here in a while... just wanted to pop in to say I got into the Illustration program! I was going to take Art Fundamentals, but got a call about a month ago saying I got a spot :) Can't wait to meet you all in September!
I also got a nice little apartment in Oakville with my boyfriend. Moving in less than a month :)

[Jonny Dark]

The only thing he relied on the co op office for was help getting the papers he needed to be able to cross the border to go intern in the states for a summer. Some students didn't bother with the papers though and just said they were going on vacation. So some made it through fine and others had to turn around and were sent home to try again another day.


Whoa i'm going into third year illustration and want to go to the states to intern... Thanks alot for this!

[Rosered]

Whoa i'm going into third year illustration and want to go to the states to intern... Thanks alot for this!

I know there was some kind of out of the country co op scholarship he ended up getting for the summer too. Really helped out with rent (It was amazing for us to go live in New York for the summer but it was SO EXPENSIVE!) I'm not sure if they still offer it, but you should talk to the co op office about it. I believe he had to write an essay for it but it wasn't anything too difficult.

[Jonny Dark]

I know there was some kind of out of the country co op scholarship he ended up getting for the summer too. Really helped out with rent (It was amazing for us to go live in New York for the summer but it was SO EXPENSIVE!) I'm not sure if they still offer it, but you should talk to the co op office about it. I believe he had to write an essay for it but it wasn't anything too difficult.

That would be SWEET!

I'll totally look into it... Also, i love writing essays... So this should be good!

[Alex Chow]

Sigh, it's that time again.

My friend and I been looking endlessly for good places to stay in since the beginning of summer. All the apartments anywhere near Sheridan has been full since June (which is weird since my roommate found the place on August last year) and the signs show they're not opening spots. Places4Students renters has been slow in replying as well.

Does anybody have any room left for my friend and I? PM me if you do or if you know of somewhere which does. We're both going into second year animation.

Thank you.

[roseluff]

Sigh, it's that time again.

My friend and I been looking endlessly for good places to stay in since the beginning of summer. All the apartments anywhere near Sheridan has been full since June (which is weird since my roommate found the place on August last year) and the signs show they're not opening spots. Places4Students renters has been slow in replying as well.

Does anybody have any room left for my friend and I? PM me if you do or if you know of somewhere which does. We're both going into second year animation.

Thank you.

Ugh, I'm having the exact same problem. Good luck in your search! Hope we both find something and don't end up homeless :P

[northdrow]

Looks like i'm settled for the room, good luck to everyone else trying to find something!

Question for the illustration folks, is that orientation thing important? Cuz i'm likely to not being in town yet.

Also, i'm not familiar with this scholastic system so do we have to pick courses or do they make your schedule for you?

[Ryn]

Looks like i'm settled for the room, good luck to everyone else trying to find something!

Question for the illustration folks, is that orientation thing important? Cuz i'm likely to not being in town yet.

Also, i'm not familiar with this scholastic system so do we have to pick courses or do they make your schedule for you?

Grats on the room find! Orientation isn't really that important, I wouldn't worry about missing it. When you're in first and second year, all your courses will be predetermined, so you don' have to worry about it yet. In third and fourth year, you will pick your general electives from a small group of courses that fit the rest of your predetermined schedule.

[Nicholas Gilbert]

I've gotta find a room still. I was living down in oakville last 2 years doing art fundies. Now my old landlord sold the house this summer, but I've got a couple options still.

[northdrow]

Grats on the room find! Orientation isn't really that important, I wouldn't worry about missing it. When you're in first and second year, all your courses will be predetermined, so you don' have to worry about it yet. In third and fourth year, you will pick your general electives from a small group of courses that fit the rest of your predetermined schedule.

Thanks a lot for the info!

Wonder if i'll be able to pass the few university credits i already have as electives...i'll see i guess.

[SirGreenSock]

Thanks a lot for the info!

Wonder if i'll be able to pass the few university credits i already have as electives...i'll see i guess.

From what I heard from classmates thats an annoying uphill battle, but some people did get some of their electives counted. If you already went through a Bachelor degree program they pretty much accept them, but if not they get pickier.

[Cloverbell]

Plenty of Illustration students go out of Canada for their co op all the time. I know quite a few people that have done so including my boyfriend who moved to New York for a summer to do his co op at Nickelodeon Magazine before they folded the following year. The best advice I can give you is that if you want a good co op then don't just rely on the co op office. Do research and contact companies on your own that you would like to work for starting around October in your third year. My boyfriend started contacting Nickelodeon around then and was asked to go to their office in New York over the Christmas break. If he had waited till February like most students seem to do then he would have had no chance securing his internship with them. The only thing he relied on the co op office for was help getting the papers he needed to be able to cross the border to go intern in the states for a summer. Some students didn't bother with the papers though and just said they were going on vacation. So some made it through fine and others had to turn around and were sent home to try again another day.

Hey! Thanks a lot for the insight. I know it'll be a long while till 3rd~4th year but I'll definetly keep it in mind. I'm so excited to travel aborad. ^^;

[etui]

Hey guys. I have a question regarding animation. What laptops do most of the students use?

Everyone's telling me I should get a Mac, but I want to know if it's absolutely necessary, and if I'm even going to be using it all that much.

[[for the record I am anti-windows. Linux user here. ]]

[SirGreenSock]

Hey guys. I have a question regarding animation. What laptops do most of the students use?

Everyone's telling me I should get a Mac, but I want to know if it's absolutely necessary, and if I'm even going to be using it all that much.

[[for the record I am anti-windows. Linux user here. ]]

You dont need a Mac, just need something youre comfortable with that can run the software (and as far as I know Linux can't :/).

[Alishka]

I'd prefer getting a nice desktop over a laptop, do they have you running any processor intensive programs in Animation for laptops?

[My57]

Hey when does Illustration get their schedules?

And when does Illustration get their list of materials they will need for classes?

Just curious. I really wanna see what I'm gonna be doing for the year :P

[laura0707]

Hey when does Illustration get their schedules?

And when does Illustration get their list of materials they will need for classes?

Just curious. I really wanna see what I'm gonna be doing for the year :P

-They will be posted on the 25th of August I believe!
-I'm assuming that we will get a list of materials during our classes... :(
-If you want to see the courses you will be in, here is the outline: http://www.sheridaninstitute.ca/Programs%20and%20Courses/Full-Time%20Programs/Programs%20A-Z%20Index/Bachelor%20of%20Applied%20Arts%20-%20Illustration.aspx

[waidot]

I'm currently restraining myself from torrenting photoshop and waiting to get the school's version.. IT'S KILLING ME!! Anyone know when we get the chance to purchase it?

How many of you guys are going to Orientation? I'm spending a part of that day to move into my place. Maybe I'll see some of you!

[biancaeris]

Thanks laura 0707for the info! I really can't wait till the schedule comes out.
I'll be there for the orientation (is in Illustration) i'll see you guys there :)

[laura0707]

Thanks laura 0707for the info! I really can't wait till the schedule comes out.
I'll be there for the orientation (is in Illustration) i'll see you guys there :)

your welcome. see you there too! lol

[waidot]

We're getting our timetables very very soon!! I'll post my classes up when I get them.

[Kb-Kaho]

Got my schedule,apparently i have decent teachers, so i don't think i'lll be doing any class switching, though i hoped to have the same class block as at least one of my friends :C little less lonely for socially awkward me xD

attached is schedule.

[waidot]

Here's mine

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs361.snc4/44408_432406167339_506242339_4894464_4907847_n.jpg

Fridays off! :)

[Sacari]

Got my schedule. Apparently I have 8hrs of the same class on monday.... how??

Can't print screen on a library computer :(

Monday
ARTS 10101 - P04
8742 / 3
Drawing and Painting 1
Laboratory
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Oakville A131
TRAFALGAR

ARTS 10101 - P04
8742 / 3
Drawing and Painting 1
Laboratory
2:00PM - 6:00PM
Oakville A138
TRAFALGAR

Tuesday
VDES 10101 - P04
8734 / 3
Basic Design 1
Laboratory
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Oakville A136
TRAFALGAR

VDES 10101 - P04
8734 / 3
Basic Design 1
Laboratory
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Oakville A136
TRAFALGAR

ILLS 10101 - P02
8754 / 3
Conceptual Process 1
Laboratory
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Oakville A136
TRAFALGAR

Wednesday
ENGL 17889GD - P20
13174 / 4
Composition & Rhetoric
Lecture
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Oakville G302
TRAFALGAR

ENGL 17889GD - P19
13172 / 4
Composition & Rhetoric
Laboratory
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Oakville E203
TRAFALGAR

APPL 10101 - P03
8764 / 3
Computer Studies 1
Laboratory
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Sheldon Levy Centre J319
TRAFALGAR

APPL 10101 - P03
8764 / 3
Computer Studies 1
Laboratory
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Sheldon Levy Centre J319
TRAFALGAR

ILLS 10101 - P02
8754 / 3
Conceptual Process 1
Laboratory
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Oakville A137
TRAFALGAR

Thursday
ARTS 16543 - P03
8748 / 3
Life Drawing 1
Laboratory
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Oakville A131
TRAFALGAR

ARTS 16543 - P03
8748 / 3
Life Drawing 1
Laboratory
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Oakville A131
TRAFALGAR


I'm gonna try and get an image version of this but stupid Cogeco won't give me my internet :(

[waidot]

Got my schedule. Apparently I have 8hrs of the same class on monday.... is how??

I seem to have a similar or exact schedule as you. If I don't see any changes on the Monday timetable soon I'll give them a call today or tomorrow to find out if it's correct.

[SirGreenSock]

Drawing and Painting incorporates 2 separate classes... Drawing I and Painting I...The schedules always printed them as the same class stupidly. You have one at 8am, then a two hour break, then the next one. They;re in separate rooms, too.

[Sacari]

I seem to have a similar or exact schedule as you. If I don't see any changes on the Monday timetable soon I'll give them a call today or tomorrow to find out if it's correct.

It looks like it's exactly the same. Glad to know I wasn't wrong in thinking that was weird.
Let me know if you find out. I can't call until I go home for a bit next week because I don't have a phone yet :(

[Sacari]

Drawing and Painting incorporates 2 separate classes... Drawing I and Painting I...The schedules always printed them as the same class stupidly. You have one at 8am, then a two hour break, then the next one. They;re in separate rooms, too.

That makes alot more sense. Thanks!

Oh, and this is gonna probably be a dumb question, but I have a bunch of classes back to back, is there enough time to get from room to room?

[SirGreenSock]

Oh, and this is gonna probably be a dumb question, but I have a bunch of classes back to back, is there enough time to get from room to room?

Yeah you will, most classes start and end early, so a back to back class would give you 5-10 minutes to actually find your way around.
And actually looking at your schedule you dont have any conflicts, since the back to back classes are in the same room (and com&rhetoric gives you ample time to go from classroom to lab)

[biancaeris]

I'm jealous. I want fridays off :C

http://i36.tinypic.com/2ymaxag.jpg

[waidot]

I'm jealous. I want fridays off :C

You're off pretty early on Fridays, at least :)

It's sad that you either get THE EXACT schedule as some and then NO classes at all with others. Maybe we'll all meet each other at life drawing sessions and stuff, though.

[northdrow]

I have mondays off...guess i'll make it life drawing day.

http://i36.tinypic.com/14kcggx.jpg

[biancaeris]

waidot ; Yeah I guess so. XD Haha!
Yeah I still hope to meet you guys there even in Life drawing classes.

I do find it weird that there are so many different classes for the same course @_@

[waidot]

waidot ; Yeah I guess so. XD Haha!
Yeah I still hope to meet you guys there even in Life drawing classes.

I do find it weird that there are so many different classes for the same course @_@

Well, there are like 100 students in our program, right? At first I thought there'd be only two schedules.. But I'm guessing they want small classes, which I don't mind. I'M TOO EXCITED.

[Sacari]

Well, there are like 100 students in our program, right? At first I thought there'd be only two schedules.. But I'm guessing they want small classes, which I don't mind. I'M TOO EXCITED.

I love the idea of small class sizes. The idea of a 750 student lecture makes me want to run the other way!

[My57]

I'll be seeing you there Northdrow!

Here's mine!

btw are these teachers any good?

Stanley Hughes
Ted Zourntos
Jennifer Chambers
Claire Ironside <- That is a awesome last name.
Julia Breckenreid
Douglas Donald
Sandra Dionisi

Don't say anything bad about them really, that's illegal. I just wanna know if there ok at teaching or something.

[Ryn]

Doug Donald is the man; he will make all your wildest dreams come true. Best teacher I've ever had, hands down.

Stan is also the best life drawing teacher you can get in Illustration, take advantage of this!!! If you want extra in-depth critiques, just ask if he can look over your life drawings at the end of the class, after everyone has left. Not only will it be tremendously helpful because he gives excellent feedback, he truly appreciates it when students take initiative and show interest in art. If you are female, however, he may make passes at you in a harmless, old man sort of way.

Also, Claire won't really be your teacher, she will come in a few times to do lectures during Julia's class, Conceptual Process.

With pretty much all of the teachers, what you give is what you get. If you work hard, have your work done at the appropriate deadlines and contribute to discussions/critiques, you will find most of them to be wonderful instructors.
If you show up late all the time, make excuses, and are super lazy, and have a big ego, don't be surprised if your experiences are less than pleasant. You reap what you sow!

Hope everybody is super excited for the upcoming year! : )

I'll be seeing you there Northdrow!

Here's mine!

btw are these teachers any good?

Stanley Hughes
Ted Zourntos
Jennifer Chambers
Claire Ironside <- That is a awesome last name.
Julia Breckenreid
Douglas Donald
Sandra Dionisi

Don't say anything bad about them really, that's illegal. I just wanna know if there ok at teaching or something.

[My57]

neat, I just wanted to know what they where like in a general kind of way. I'm sure I'll get along with most of them. Like hell I'll miss a class for drawing xD - All i ever did in high school was doodle when the teachers weren't looking.

[SirGreenSock]

What class do you have Ted for? He is ridiculously knowledgable and slightly crazy, he's someone you need to milk for crits and advice while you can, casue you might not get him again till life drawing 3rd and 4th year.

[laura0707]

there's mine! I get Mondays off too strangely.
This makes me super nervous, and stressed out already, haha!
Anyone have any idea of what to bring on your first day of classes? (paper, pens)

[waidot]

My teachers include:

David Moffatt
James Sherman
Bruce Sherman
Stanley Hughes
Ted Zourntos
Jonathan Filipovic
Joseph Morse
Julia Brekenreid
Sandra Dionisi
Claire Ironside

I googled a few. Is James Sherman a guy who did comics? Or is that another James Sherman? And Joseph Morse is the guy who was at open house doing presentations.

[biancaeris]

Pretty sad I don't have anyone here with the same sched :C

Anyway do you guys have any info on free life drawing classes? I heard before every night you can catch a class on campus. I'm not sure if that's still going on? If it is how does that work? Thanks.

[Kb-Kaho]

seems like everyone is in illustration :c

[My57]

What class do you have Ted for? He is ridiculously knowledgable and slightly crazy, he's someone you need to milk for crits and advice while you can, casue you might not get him again till life drawing 3rd and 4th year.

Life Drawing 1 - I have Ted for life drawing :P

[Alishka]

I have no clue how to check who my profs are. lol

[varroa.wav]

This is an update to this post:
Originally Posted by varroa.wav
Hey people..
I'm wondering if anybody's had an experience similar to this before.

I got in for Animation with a pretty high score, the thing is -- I forgot to pay my fking tuition within the one month deadline and without notification they hastily gave up my spot. I went in and talked to admissions today and they told me all I can do is wait, they put me at the top of the waiting list but there's not much more they can do.

So.. any advice? This is a pretty unfortunate situation and I'd really rather not wait a year to get in..

I've been waiting for quite a bit of time now, and apparently the animation faculty just got in today. I went into Sheridan, but turns out they were all at a meeting and then welcome back bbq... So I'm planning on talking to people tomorrow.

The question is -- Is there anyone in particular any of you think I should be speaking to? I've been advised to speak with a Michelle and Nancy (Animation directors?), and looked up the info for the associate dean for animation, really stressed out tho.. need some suggestions

[Kb-Kaho]

@Alishka: You're under weekly view, click the other checklist to see it under the other view not sure what its called but it'll tell you your lab teachers as well as your group of teachers for lectures, i think you have the same schedule as one of my friends xD We'll probably be in the same lectures for mon and tuesday, possibly.

@varroa:i remember reading somewhere(probably this thread) that someone got called in for an open spot the first week of school while being on the waitlist, so your best bet is to probably wait for a call at this point since they'e already made the decision to put you onto the waitlist.

Are you hoping to see the directors of animation to see if they can move you out of the waitlist and onto the enrollment list? I don't know how well thats going to work...did you apply for illustration or fundies?? If you did you could always take those until you a)get a call or b) just do illust/fundies for a year and get in next year, if you went in with high portfolio scores you should be able to get in next year as well.

I know it sucks you didn't get in due to late payment but...thats just the way school work x_x

[Alex Chow]

I have no clue how to check who my profs are. lol

You can check them on the Class Schedule scroll selection instead of the Weekly Schedule one.

[northdrow]

Is there even a teacher you must flee from?

I'm hoping, considering the price of this school, they'd at least have decent teachers in all classes.

I've already had my share of lame teachers...sadly

[Alishka]

Thank you for your help Kb-Kaho and Alex!

I have

Apollo Okamura
Michel Hannan
Enzo Avolio
Maury Whyte
Mark Komza
Maureen Paxton
Nancy Beiman
Jennifer Chambers

[jessyc]

Hi :) New here! this forum has helped me a great deal and i thought i'd say thanks to everyone!

I'm really nervous about being a first year in illustration, fresh from high school and everything, i wonder if there's there any of you are like me? I'm kind of regretting not doing art fundamentals first, i heard that it really preps you for illustration which gives you great life drawing skills which i completely lack, never been to any life drawing session :( oh well, too late now.

Oh and I want to know if Composition & Rhetoric is all about essay writing or..? English is not my first language so I feel like I'm going to struggle a lot?

Thanks!

[Sacari]

I'm really nervous about being a first year in illustration, fresh from high school and everything, i wonder if there's there any of you are like me? I'm kind of regretting not doing art fundamentals first, i heard that it really preps you for illustration which gives you great life drawing skills which i completely lack, never been to any life drawing session :( oh well, too late now.

I'm in the same boat as you, so you're definitely not alone! :)
I was originally going to do Art Fundamentals, but managed to get into Illustration off the wait list. I figure, why not? I'll just work harder...

[waidot]

I'm really nervous about being a first year in illustration, fresh from high school and everything, i wonder if there's there any of you are like me?

I am! I was on the waitlist and got accepted a bit later. I originally intended to do art fundamentals but I'm hoping I'll be able to catch up in terms of skill level.

[jessyc]

I'm wondering if having a laptop is good idea? especially for comp studies and basic design? My laptop is ancient and the resolution is so bad i want to cry:( I'm thinking of getting a new laptop or desktop, mac or PC, but don't know which is better? Does the school provide adobe programs for free for students?

[laura0707]

I am! I was on the waitlist and got accepted a bit later. I originally intended to do art fundamentals but I'm hoping I'll be able to catch up in terms of skill level.

Yep!! Me too!

[appleapple]

Hey everyone. I'm in Illustration...there is a link near the bottom of my student access about the Adobe Master Collection, i clicked on it and it said i was not eligible for the Adobe Master Collection CS5.. What does that mean? I thought everyone was going to receive a copy when they paid their fees. Did anyone else get this?

[jessyc]

Hey everyone. I'm in Illustration...there is a link near the bottom of my student access about the Adobe Master Collection, i clicked on it and it said i was not eligible for the Adobe Master Collection CS5.. What does that mean? I thought everyone was going to receive a copy when they paid their fees. Did anyone else get this?

Yes, I got that too. Hopefully we don't have to pay for it!

[amarryth]

I'm wondering if having a laptop is good idea? especially for comp studies and basic design? My laptop is ancient and the resolution is so bad i want to cry:( I'm thinking of getting a new laptop or desktop, mac or PC, but don't know which is better? Does the school provide adobe programs for free for students?

There are computers available in most classrooms, it is not expected of you to have your own. You have access to all the machines and programs you will need (and much more powerful than you can likely afford).

[amarryth]

Yes, I got that too. Hopefully we don't have to pay for it!

Don't worry about it, guys. I just went on there and checked and it looks like they're still working out the details. Last year it was about a month into the school year before the collection was available to us, but lucky for us, it IS included in the tuition fees - just make sure you pick your os, 'cause there are no switcheroos.

[waidot]

Guys, we are 8 days away from the start of school. Also, how's the wifi @ school? There were plugs for ethernet cables too, from what I remember?

[Rosered]

Doug Donald is the man; he will make all your wildest dreams come true. Best teacher I've ever had, hands down.


I cannot second that statement enough! Doug is such an amazing guy and really willing to go above and beyond to help out a student if they ask for it! He's the best, definitely take some time to talk to him!

[pleasance]

I have missed the Arts Fundamentals deadline for Fall entry and I know that Sheridan offers a Continuing Education Certificate in Fine Arts with the courses outlined here:

http://sculptor.sheridanc.on.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/InterestItemDisplayView?storeId=10051&catalogId=10051&progId=116

Do you know if there is any overlap between the two programs? Would I be learning pretty much the same things?

[waidot]

Update: You can now download and use cs5!

[biancaeris]

Update: You can now download and use cs5!
Yay good to hear :D

[northdrow]

About the CS5 suite, can we install it on more than one computer legally?
And I mean 2 of my computers, I have a desktop and a tabletpc.

On a related note...do we have to use Photoshop absolutely all the time? I'm more of a painter guy.

[waidot]

About the CS5 suite, can we install it on more than one computer legally?
And I mean 2 of my computers, I have a desktop and a tabletpc.

On a related note...do we have to use Photoshop absolutely all the time? I'm more of a painter guy.

I'm pretty sure they give you a choice or something.. Joe Morse (?) during the open house was showcasing artworks by students. One of the students apparently PAINTED most of his projects, and Joe said how he tried to get the student to experiment with photoshop and "this is one of the results" as he showed it. So I'm sure PS and Illustrator will be taught but not necessarily required. I wonder if we'll be using some InDesign and Flash, I didn't install them yet. Already drew some stuff and now I'm playing around with photoshop's content aware fill right now, fun stuff!

[SirGreenSock]

About the CS5 suite, can we install it on more than one computer legally?
And I mean 2 of my computers, I have a desktop and a tabletpc.

On a related note...do we have to use Photoshop absolutely all the time? I'm more of a painter guy.

There are no restrictions on how many machines you can install it in, at least nothing to prevent you from doing it, no clue if the EULA says otherwise.

No one will make you use Photoshop or painter or any other medium else for projects, outside of mandatory ones in media, painting or computer classes which might specify program/medium for a project.

[jessyc]

Since we are using abode photoshop, do we need to buy a drawing tablet as well?

[Ryn]

Depending on the program or whether you prefer working digital, you would probably want to. It is by no means compulsory, however!

[waidot]

See you guys soon!

[waidot]

The orientation at the gym was crazily uncomfortable, sitting on the bleachers, but Joe's info was more interesting (although the chairs were really high).. Sorry, complaining about seating. I'll be officially moved in with my keys and everything on Monday, SO EXCITED for school on Tues! By the way to those who don't check their schedules often, mine changed like 3 times since last week, so be sure to check it the day of your first classes just to make sure everything is correct. Also, is anyone picking up their OSAP next week?

[KayleL]

The orientation at the gym was crazily uncomfortable, sitting on the bleachers, but Joe's info was more interesting (although the chairs were really high).. Sorry, complaining about seating. I'll be officially moved in with my keys and everything on Monday, SO EXCITED for school on Tues! By the way to those who don't check their schedules often, mine changed like 3 times since last week, so be sure to check it the day of your first classes just to make sure everything is correct. Also, is anyone picking up their OSAP next week?
That orientation was interesting. I got a free gift called for the book store for jokingly complaining about having the projector's fan blowing heat on me where they said it was suppose to be cooler.

The art kit was much bigger (and heavier) than I expected.

[Sacari]

What kind of supplies are people bringing to classes next week? I guess just a sketchbook and some pencils like he said?
I know he said to get a block of 18" x 24" newsprint, but the bookstore only had 11" by 14"! GRR! Couldn't find conte sticks there either...

[waidot]

What kind of supplies are people bringing to classes next week? I guess just a sketchbook and some pencils like he said?
I know he said to get a block of 18" x 24" newsprint, but the bookstore only had 11" by 14"! GRR! Couldn't find conte sticks there either...

I'll go check Curry's for the newsprint, and I've seen Conte sticks at one location before.. I'll let you know, unless you find out first. But we have til Thursday for Life Drawing anyway, so there's plenty of time to look.

I wish I didn't miss Drawing and Painting cause of Labor Day =(

[appleapple]

What kind of supplies are people bringing to classes next week? I guess just a sketchbook and some pencils like he said?
I know he said to get a block of 18" x 24" newsprint, but the bookstore only had 11" by 14"! GRR! Couldn't find conte sticks there either...

Curry's currently having a sale. Newsprints are 0.99 , i'd stock up if i were you before the sale ends. I bought a whole box and split it three ways with my friends.

[waidot]

Curry's currently having a sale. Newsprints are 0.99 , i'd stock up if i were you before the sale ends. I bought a whole box and split it three ways with my friends.

How much in a box? I might buy 20..

[laura0707]

what were illustration students wearing at the orientation? I was wondering if I could remember anyone haha. I wore a purple dress..

[waidot]

what were illustration students wearing at the orientation? I was wondering if I could remember anyone haha. I wore a purple dress..

Trying to refresh my memory.

I remember a tall asian guy answering some question (?), a girl in a blue dress with glasses, a girl with a cake on her shirt, some girl with red shoes.. I overheard a girl saying she owned one an Apple monitor.. There was one girl with light blue Converses, and another girl who had black/grey/white Converses that matched with her socks? I think all the asian guys wore glasses that were there. ANYONE?

Laura, did you at one point sit beside.. a pale redhead girl on your left and a guy to your right.. in the life drawing room? Glasses? I don't recall a purple dress.

Edit: I feel like I'm posting too much.. I'm the type that Joe mentioned, one who pretty much LIVES in a computer or something, haha..

[appleapple]

How much in a box? I might buy 20..

there are 40 pads in a box

[Sacari]

what were illustration students wearing at the orientation? I was wondering if I could remember anyone haha. I wore a purple dress..

I was wearing a white tshirt with a blue silkscreen face on it with some gray jeans.



Laura, did you at one point sit beside.. a pale redhead girl on your left and a guy to your right.. in the life drawing room? Glasses? I don't recall a purple dress.

I think I might've been that pale redhead XD I remember sitting beside a girl with a guy on her other side.


And whoever posted about the newsprint.... I need to check that out.

[jessyc]

what were illustration students wearing at the orientation? I was wondering if I could remember anyone haha. I wore a purple dress..

Do you have blonde hair by any chance?

[waidot]

Just bought a 40 pack of newsprint! Conte is nearly 3 dollars for two sticks, I feel so poor. Anyone pick up their OSAP yet?

I was the short asian kid wearing a yellow t-shirt.

[laura0707]

Do you have blonde hair by any chance?

yup I have blond hair, and it was pulled back in a ponytail.
I sat up front, with 2 older students in front of me..A tall man with a really thick beard then a girl with dyed red hair pulled back in a ponytail with beads in her hair. I had asked the question about textbooks..if anyone remembers that moment hahaha

[Ryn]

lol! Why don't you guys just have a meet up at the school or something? :P

[laura0707]

lol! Why don't you guys just have a meet up at the school or something? :P

lol no one said anything previously...plus, that place was a zoo, and everyone needed to grab osap/student id/parking passes...etc hahaha

if anyone has a timetable that doesn't have any Monday classes...let me know! that way on the first day we can actually meet haha

[Nicholas Gilbert]

lol no one said anything previously...plus, that place was a zoo, and everyone needed to grab osap/student id/parking passes...etc hahaha

if anyone has a timetable that doesn't have any Monday classes...let me know! that way on the first day we can actually meet haha

Make sure that you check next week's schedule too. I thought I had Mondays off, but it doesn't show for this week because of labour day.

[laura0707]

Make sure that you check next week's schedule too. I thought I had Mondays off, but it doesn't show for this week because of labour day.

lol yes I checked.

[northdrow]

might want to check your schedule one last time today.

Mine changed and I don't have Mondays off anymore.

[amarryth]

Alright, kiddies..
I'm in a doodling mood and my schedule involves absolutely no drawing on day one - SOOO...

Meet & Greet & Sketch(& Reunion for some)
Tuesday at 5pm
Lower part of Cafeteria ('cause it's supposed to rain.. and it's easy to find)

[Sacari]

Anyone else getting really excited/nervous for tomorrow? :P

[waidot]

Anyone else getting really excited/nervous for tomorrow? :P

YES! Thank goodness we have class at 2 (right? Or do you have a different schedule now?)

Are you gonna go to the meetup after class?

[laura0707]

Anyone else getting really excited/nervous for tomorrow? :P

Yuppers! I can't believe its happening really.

...and I'll try to make it to that meet and greet, I probably won't have the time to doodle with everyone, because my last classes ends at 6... -_-

[biancaeris]

Might not get there because my class ends at 6 too.
Anyway good luck to everyone!

[amarryth]

Well, no one else has replied yet.. so if that's when you guys show up, so be it. If there's not a group of us, I'll be in the caf with an apple laptop, plaid shirt and long hair. Lower level of caf is easier.

At least with this, you can know someone outside of your class... I know I could have used that when I first started at Sheridan :)

[Sacari]

YES! Thank goodness we have class at 2 (right? Or do you have a different schedule now?)

Are you gonna go to the meetup after class?

Yup, still have class at 2 :) thank god, gives me time to figure out the crazy bus system here.

I think I'm gonna drop by for a bit, since it's right when our class ends, might as well. :D

[northdrow]

hey folks, anyone know the when and where for the extra life drawing?
Kinda forgot to ask.

[Alishka]

Does anyone know where I can apply for the GO transit pass? I tried driving today and let me just say, it's not on.

[amarryth]

ok dudes.. i'll be there at 6

[waidot]

hey folks, anyone know the when and where for the extra life drawing?
Kinda forgot to ask.

Mon-Thurs from 6-9 apparently.

[KayleL]

What kind of supplies are people bringing to classes next week? I guess just a sketchbook and some pencils like he said?
I know he said to get a block of 18" x 24" newsprint, but the bookstore only had 11" by 14"! GRR! Couldn't find conte sticks there either...
The 18x24 newsprints are by the railings that divide the main part of the bookstore and the textbooks. They are in a pile of cardboard boxes.

[laura0707]

Sorry I missed you guys at 6...I had to rush home.
Just wondering...is anyone here in my classes? This morning we had a computer class at 9:00am with Dave Moffett. Anyone there? hahaha

[waidot]

Any of you animation students have Comp and Rhetoric this morning?

[waidot]

Oh and is there any reason why I saw so many students carrying large Intuos4 tablets and external drives? If there's a sale or something at the bookstore I really need a hard drive for Computer Studies.

[northdrow]

Mon-Thurs from 6-9 apparently.

yeah but it's not started yet. Drawing teacher (didn't catch her name) says she doesn't know when they start but that it should start in 2 or 3 weeks.
Smells like waiting game

[amarryth]

Chill out, guys.

The crazy storm of work to be done will come soon enough. Take this time as a chance to get acquainted with your environment and make art for yourself. Stay on top of stuff, 'cause come February I know there will be a little freak-out happening on here from all you fundies kids doing your portfolios.

Next time you guys want a meet up, someone else organize it. There were two 4th years available for you to chat with the other night and not many took up that opportunity.

[laura0707]

Chill out, guys.

The crazy storm of work to be done will come soon enough. Take this time as a chance to get acquainted with your environment and make art for yourself. Stay on top of stuff, 'cause come February I know there will be a little freak-out happening on here from all you fundies kids doing your portfolios.

Next time you guys want a meet up, someone else organize it. There were two 4th years available for you to chat with the other night and not many took up that opportunity.

Aww, dang. Is that the only time the 4th years will be together to chat? :(
Because I would like to meet them. I'm kicking myself...oh well.

@waitdot I think that is the photography course people carrying those around.

[waidot]

yeah but it's not started yet. Drawing teacher (didn't catch her name) says she doesn't know when they start but that it should start in 2 or 3 weeks.
Smells like waiting game

Were you a guy.. in red I think who asked her around 6?

[northdrow]

Mostly right...'cept no red.
Had a black Fedora-ish hat if that helps

[waidot]

Mostly right...'cept no red.
Had a black Fedora-ish hat if that helps

LOL

Er.. I think I saw you asking.. And yup, Stan told the class it starts next week also.

[Sacari]

Curry's has no Hake brushes left.
GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

Hopefully a 1" wash brush will do until they get some more....

[Ryn]

Next time you guys want a meet up, someone else organize it. There were two 4th years available for you to chat with the other night and not many took up that opportunity.

That's really too bad. Kudos to you for organizing it anyway, Kayla. That was super nice of you considering the insane load you have on your plate with council and everything!

[amarryth]

That's really too bad. Kudos to you for organizing it anyway, Kayla. That was super nice of you considering the insane load you have on your plate with council and everything!

Thanks, Lyndsey... That's why I did it last week, because there was no load yet. And now I've booked myself 'business hours' on a Saturday night.. haha!

Hope things are starting off well for you.. I don't feel overwhelmed yet..

To everyone out there... I'm starting up a KNITTING CLUB at the school open to anyone interested. It's my form of meditative action when things get insane.. and it allows you to still be productive and creative :D There will be weekly meet-ups and once-a-month tutorial/how-to class on something simple that anyone can do. Yay!

[waidot]

Curry's has no Hake brushes left.
GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

Hopefully a 1" wash brush will do until they get some more....

It's 1" or 1.5" hake brushes right? I bought mine at a curry's in Toronto, but I also saw some at the bookstore. I'm pretty sure we have DRAWING first so.. get it during break LOL

[Sacari]

It's 1" or 1.5" hake brushes right? I bought mine at a curry's in Toronto, but I also saw some at the bookstore. I'm pretty sure we have DRAWING first so.. get it during break LOL

Yea, I can't get to Toronto in time :(
I wasn't sure if the bookstore had them, so I got a wash brush in case... Hopefully they still have some.

[waidot]

I need a BW pic of myself.. Are there printers available for students?

[amarryth]

I need a BW pic of myself.. Are there printers available for students?

In the learning commons you can print to your heart's content.

[Cloverbell]

awww man! there was a meet up?
I feel completely gutted! I wish I visited the forums more often to figure it out. I spent my orientation standing in lines and wandering around the place looking for my friends. I had no such luck; I happen to know someone who works in Campus Security but that's hardly a kick to my semester. I wanted to make more friends with illustration students.

I signed up for a photography club but I'm wondering why there aren't any pc/video gaming club's? I remember when I was in fundies 3 years ago, there used to be a bunch of us in the pitt after 6 o'clock playing Gamecube or Nintendo DS.
We had massive Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros tournaments! The rules were simple, show up and play.

None of this is will be going down this year? How boring!
and the Illustration club is only open to 4th years? I'm going to be very frank. I was tremendously underwhelmed.

So underwhelmed I felt rebllious enough to pick up that pen then sign my name under the "form a new club" option. Why I didn't do that is another mystery.

[amarryth]

The Illustration Club thing is not actually supposed to be up there. Because we have to fund raise for the Grad Show, we had to be an official "club", they were not supposed to put that posting up, nor the one for Council. Sorry we look so snobby... it's really not the case!

If you are interested in getting to know more illustrators, there are a few 3rd years running Sheridan Self-Publishers, I know I saw a sign up in the pit. It's been around for a couple years now and I know the girls that are running it are great.

[Ryn]

awww man! there was a meet up?


I feel you, man. Are you in fundies, or in 1st year illustration?

After amarryth's tremendously underwhelming response to her meet up on week one, I'm not super keen on specifically organizing another. However! I'm going to be hitting up the Illustration extra life this Tuesday if anyone wants to say hi. I'm in 4th year Technical Illustration; I'd be more than happy to offer art advice, critiques, insight to the technical stream, or just chat.

This offer goes to anyone, of course. I came from out of province and I totally sympathize with how overwhelming the first couple weeks can feel. Short notice, but hey, I was to be going anyway. :>

[kennygeeze]

I really miss the sheridan meet ups and drink 'n draws, etc.
Too bad the earliest on a weekday I could get to oakville would be like... 9:00pm at night.

[SirGreenSock]

I really miss the sheridan meet ups and drink 'n draws, etc.
Too bad the earliest on a weekday I could get to oakville would be like... 9:00pm at night.

doesn't mean we can't party in Toronto sometime soon ;)

[kennygeeze]

Awesome! That sounds great. :)

I saw your dinosaur picture on facebook, btw. Great job! It's very epic.

[amarryth]

Oh.. I miss Nik's parties! I would be willing to go to Toronto for one..

[laura0707]

I feel you, man. Are you in fundies, or in 1st year illustration?

After amarryth's tremendously underwhelming response to her meet up on week one, I'm not super keen on specifically organizing another. However! I'm going to be hitting up the Illustration extra life this Tuesday if anyone wants to say hi. I'm in 4th year Technical Illustration; I'd be more than happy to offer art advice, critiques, insight to the technical stream, or just chat.

This offer goes to anyone, of course. I came from out of province and I totally sympathize with how overwhelming the first couple weeks can feel. Short notice, but hey, I was to be going anyway. :>

I was there today! (Tuesday's life drawing that is) I stayed until 7.
and I just read this now, what were you wearing? hahaha I should really go on here more often, I would have liked to met someone.

[Ryn]

I was there today! (Tuesday's life drawing that is) I stayed until 7.
and I just read this now, what were you wearing? hahaha I should really go on here more often, I would have liked to met someone.

Oh darn! I am a white girl, brunette with long hair. There is a picture of me in my profile I believe.
I'm going to be going tomorrow too, so say hi if you happen to be also going? :B

[Alex Chow]

Hello, everyone.

I am currently desperately looking for a room in Oakville. Commuting has not been friendly to me in 2nd year. If you have any information, please PM me. I would prefer a price range of 300-500 dollars per month, little over or under (lol, under 300) is fine.

Thank you.

[laura0707]

Oh darn! I am a white girl, brunette with long hair. There is a picture of me in my profile I believe.
I'm going to be going tomorrow too, so say hi if you happen to be also going? :B

I missed that one, but I'm probably going to mondays..and MAYBE tuesdays again. I have blondish hair with dark brown underneath...and I wear my a headband most of the time if any of you spot me haha

[Kharnaghe]

I have a question for the illustration students: what is the general quality of art that students in the program produce? I want to apply to illustration program after Art fundamentals, and I am wondering how good are the students in this program? Would I have to go to another art school, or could I begin looking for working as an illustrator right after graduating?

[laura0707]

I have a question for the illustration students: what is the general quality of art that students in the program produce? I want to apply to illustration program after Art fundamentals, and I am wondering how good are the students in this program? Would I have to go to another art school, or could I begin looking for working as an illustrator right after graduating?

Well I am currently in my first year of illustration. I barely got in last year but I did. Looking around at my classmates work...we are all a simliar level. I haven't seen anyone that has blown me away with thier work yet. Peaking at your artwork..and comparing it to others in my first year..I think you'll have a chance.

Also..ever single person seemed like they wanted to be a concept artist. I thought I did too...then the head prof of illustration said "Everyone wants to be a concept artist, but the truth is, every video game company only needs less than 5" It crushed my dreams alittle because as much as I love video games and art together, it would be extremely hard for me to get a job. So I'm more open now.

I think as future people make portfolios for this program, don't be set on one thing you want to do yet. The way the program has worked so far for me, it lets me know what my boundries are, and where I can cross them to improve.

Hope this helps!
:)

[kennygeeze]

I have a question for the illustration students: what is the general quality of art that students in the program produce? I want to apply to illustration program after Art fundamentals, and I am wondering how good are the students in this program? Would I have to go to another art school, or could I begin looking for working as an illustrator right after graduating?

Well, here is the work from the latest graduating class

http://www.sheridanillustration.ca/

[amarryth]

The caliber of work that you produce depends more on you than anyone else. The tools are without a doubt provided here... whether you choose to take them for all they're worth is completely your choice. I don't know of anyone that has had to go to another school after this program to become an illustrator.

[appleapple]

Hi, i have a question, regarding OSAP. Is the 2nd installment for Osap available now? Do i just go to the Financial Office to sign another form? Winter Fee is going to be due soon and i am a bit lost at the moment.

Or do i just pay another OSAP deferral for the tuition fee?

[Sacari]

2nd installment is first available beginning January...
Might be a good idea to see the financial aid office about what to do.

[Plumberry Girl]

Hi everyone! :)


Well, I made a thread about it, but I'm getting kind of stressed... ><

Can anyone teach me how to make the portfolio please? I already know the requirements, but I'm not sure how to present it. If the drawing's sizes are all 8.5 x 11, then what should I stick it on to at the back? Or, how can I type in my student ID number and stuff? I'm kind of confused...

[laura0707]

Hi everyone! :)


Well, I made a thread about it, but I'm getting kind of stressed... ><

Can anyone teach me how to make the portfolio please? I already know the requirements, but I'm not sure how to present it. If the drawing's sizes are all 8.5 x 11, then what should I stick it on to at the back? Or, how can I type in my student ID number and stuff? I'm kind of confused...

I used a 11 x 14 portfolio.
-mainly because the first part is only 8.5x11 but the second part can be any size. So I had larger drawings/paintings that I scaled down to 11x14.
I used a labeler to have my student number and name on each drawing.

[Plumberry Girl]

I used a 11 x 14 portfolio.
-mainly because the first part is only 8.5x11 but the second part can be any size. So I had larger drawings/paintings that I scaled down to 11x14.
I used a labeler to have my student number and name on each drawing.

Oh, okay, thank you!

Um, what's a labeler and where can I find one?