2023 BRIC Summit Schedule

Taking a deep dive into understanding where we are lacking from research, policy, education, and resources to grow our future workforce and how you can make an impact.

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The Concept Art Association, an advocacy organization for artists working in entertainment, has been one of the leaders in fighting back against the unethical practices happening in the AI text-to-image space. This is conversation will discuss where we’re at, how we can try to infuse ethics and how this technology will impact not just for those actively working as visual artists, but future generations of artists and for the preservation of our creative industries.

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LAIKA — the award-winning studio behind the animated films Coraline, ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls, Kubo and the Two Strings and Missing Link — began nearly two decades ago with a simple goal: to make movies that matter. Today, the studio continues its pursuit of that goal through the use of unique VFX processes that enable stop motion storytellers to build worlds without boundaries.

In this presentation, LAIKA VFX Supervisor Steve Emerson will examine the studio’s live action approach to visual effects. He will discuss the workflow, technology and teams of people required to bring a LAIKA film to the big screen.

Accessible and inclusive design is a core principle of good design and ultimate impact. When designing accessibility into physical experiences, whether it’s accessible toilets and changing rooms, or specialized staff training, the careful integration of accessible design ensures that every guest is able to enjoy the same level of experience, access, and emotional transformation.

In this case study of Johnnie Walker Princes Street presented by BRC Creative Producer, Alicia Hungerford, learn how the designers working on today’s most exciting experiences and destinations are making accessible and inclusive design practices a priority.

Have you ever wanted to animate yourself? Using motion capture software, you can make awesome videos quickly and easily. Join us for an exciting demo! From fun recaps of class to history and science lesson plans, we’ll cover different ways you can integrate this free software into your classroom.

Passcode for the meeting- 287649

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Overview of crafts and careers within the guilds, what benefits, support, and initiatives are available to you!

The gaming industry generates more revenue than the music and movie industries combined and the industry is on track to reach $200 Billion by 2023. There are jobs in coding, art, production, UX (user interface/experience), business, marketing, engineering, and so many more. Hear from industry experts in a range of roles about what their jobs are, how they got them, and what a viable career path it is for students.

Join FuseFX as they walk you through how to build a strong portfolio that showcases your skills and voice. Audience members will be encouraged to share their portfolios for live critique, don't miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn with real examples how to polish your portfolio.

The Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) is designed to give educators, administrators, parents, or anyone really a place to ask any questions or clarifications that weren’t addressed in the content throughout the Talent + Education day. Come end the day with us!