Students Worldwide Invited To Join 'MAKE Commercial Animation Workshop'
Last month, MAKE announced the second Annual MAKE Thesis Grant for animation students. Now, the animation studio is launching the third annual Commercial Animation Workshop, which is designed to prepare animation students by giving them direct industry experience.
Students will collaborate with MAKE artists, work on a real client-style brief and produce a professional commercial spot. Open worldwide to junior, senior and MFA animation students, the program provides mentorship from MAKE animators at every stage. Participants will leave with a polished portfolio piece and firsthand experience of how the animation industry works from the inside.
The workshop was created to bridge the gaps between the classroom and the industry. It provides participants with hands-on, team-based experience from concept through to delivery.
Previous workshop participants shared their experience:
Alex Anderson, 2024 Commercial Animation Workshop, Doritos Team:
“I came away with a much better understanding of the bigger picture in how my work fits into a short commercial format. In the past, I often found myself perfecting small details that, in the broader scheme, were not the top priority. The workshop showed me how to focus my time and energy on what really matters, tackling larger tasks that drive the project forward.”
Evan Daly, 2024 Commercial Animation Workshop, TruFru Team:
“The workshop helped in many ways, but most of all it gave me a head start in preparing for commercial animation. The generalists I met there were inspiring, and they made me excited to think about how I can fit into the industry after school. It was a great way to shift my mindset. Commercial animation is a lot different than people might expect, so I would definitely recommend the workshop to anyone who has the time to give it their all.”
Program Highlights
- Work on a real-world brief inside a professional studio pipeline
- Concept, design, and animate a polished 15-second, character-driven commercial spot
- Receive mentorship and feedback from MAKE artists at every stage
- Build a portfolio piece that proves you can work at an industry level
- Discover your own creative strengths, work ethic, and the value of teamwork
