The Animation Workshop, Viborg, Denmark

started 1989 as workshop

The Animation Workshop, Viborg, Denmark started 1989 as workshop KIKA

The Animation Workshop, Viborg, Denmark started 1989 as workshop KIKA Masterclasses and professional training courses

The Animation Workshop, Viborg, Denmark started 1989 as workshop KIKA Masterclasses and professional training courses 2003 Bachelor Degree

The Animation Workshop, today Centre for Animation Pedagogics: - Research Animation as a Learning Tool -Semester Teacher Training -Workshops at Schools & Centers -Festival and Conference

The Animation Workshop, today Centre for Animation Pedagogics: - Research Animation as a Learning Tool -Semester Teacher Training -Workshops at Schools & Centers -Festival and Conference Talent Development: -Drawing Academy -Visual Gymnasium

The Animation Workshop, today Centre for Animation Pedagogics: - Research Animation as a Learning Tool -Semester Teacher Training -Workshops at Schools & Centers -Festival and Conference Talent Development: -Drawing Academy -Visual Gymnasium The Open Workshop: -Artist in Residency Program

The Animation Workshop, today Centre for Animation Pedagogics: - Research Animation as a Learning Tool -Semester Teacher Training -Workshops at Schools & Centers -Festival and Conference Talent Development: -Drawing Academy -Visual Gymnasium The Open Workshop: -Artist in Residency Program Professional Training: -Semester Courses -Short Courses -Animation San Frontiers

The Animation Workshop, today Centre for Animation Pedagogics: - Research Animation as a Learning Tool -Semester Teacher Training -Workshops at Schools & Centers -Festival and Conference Talent Development: -Drawing Academy -Visual Gymnasium The Open Workshop: -Artist in Residency Program Professional Training: -Semester Courses -Short Courses -Animation San Frontiers Animation Hub: -Match Making and Research centre

The Animation Workshop, today Centre for Animation Pedagogics: - Research Animation as a Learning Tool -Semester Teacher Training -Workshops at Schools & Centers -Festival and Conference Talent Development: -Drawing Academy -Visual Gymnasium The Open Workshop: -Artist in Residency Program Professional Training: -Semester Courses -Short Courses -Animation San Frontiers Animation Hub: -Match Making and Research centre Business Development Centre: -Student Entrepreneur Program -Young Company Incubation -Company Cluster

The Animation Workshop, today Centre for Animation Pedagogics: - Research Animation as a Learning Tool -Semester Teacher Training -Workshops at Schools & Centers -Festival and Conference Talent Development: -Drawing Academy -Visual Gymnasium The Open Workshop: -Artist in Residency Program Professional Training: -Semester Courses -Short Courses -Animation San Frontiers Animation Hub: -Match Making and Research centre Business Development Centre: -Student Entrepreneur Program -Young Company Incubation -Company Cluster Bachelor Department: -Character Animation -CG Arts

Bachelor Department, Character Animation & CG Arts

Bachelor Department, Character Animation & CG Arts Artistic & Technical Economic focus

Bachelor Department, Character Animation & CG Arts Artistic & Technical Economic focus Integral Theory

Bachelor Department, Character Animation & CG Arts Artistic & Technical Economic focus Integral Theory The business and how they relate

Bachelor Department, Character Animation & CG Arts Individual and group work Artistic & Technical Economic focus Integral Theory The business and how they relate

Bachelor Department, Character Animation & CG Arts International, students, teachers, staff Individual and group work Artistic & Technical Economic focus Integral Theory The business and how they relate

Bachelor Department, Character Animation & CG Arts Students per year International, students, teachers, staff Individual and group work Artistic & Technical Economic focus Integral Theory The business and how they relate

Bachelor Department, Character Animation & CG Arts Students per year International, students, teachers, staff Individual and group work Formal and Informal Collaborations: -The National Film School of Denmark -Danish Academy for Digital Interactive Entertainment -La Poudrière, France -Volda, Norway Artistic & Technical Economic focus Integral Theory The business and how they relate

Educational philosophy?

True democracy only works with a well educated society. -Grundtvig

Recreate the students relationship to education

A new relationship to failure

Recreate the students relationship to education A new relationship to failure Personal Responsibility

Learning Styles

Multiple Intelligence, Howard Gardener Mathematical/Logical Language Visual/Spacial Kinesthetic Musical Natural Intrapersonal Interpersonal

For all the advancements we have made in the last 1000 years technologically we have made very little advancement in the area of human relations

Intrapersonal, relationship to self Interpersonal, relationship to others Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman

Intrapersonal & Interpersonal = success in communication and collaboration Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman

Intrapersonal & Interpersonal = success in communication and collaboration = successful film Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman

Intra-personal, Know thy self

How they learn best

Intra-personal, Know thy self How they learn best What comes easy what is challenging

Intra-personal, Know thy self How they learn best What comes easy what is challenging What they really aspire to and how to get there

Intra-personal, Know thy self How they learn best What comes easy what is challenging What they really aspire to and how to get there Accept the level they are at currently

Intra-personal, Know thy self How they learn best What comes easy what is challenging What they really aspire to and how to get there Accept the level they are at currently Optimizing their work process to cultivate skill

Intra-personal, Know thy self How they learn best What comes easy what is challenging What they really aspire to and how to get there Accept the level they are at currently Optimizing their work process to cultivate skill The business and how they relate to it

Intra-personal Intellegence, Know thy self How they learn best What comes easy what is challenging What they really aspire to and how to get there Accept the level they are at currently Optimizing their work process to cultivate skill The business and how they relate to it A palette of skill set vs. specialization

Self Awareness

The 3 Brains; analytical, emotional, instinctual Self Awareness

The 3 Brains; analytical, emotional, instinctual Self Awareness Knowing one internal states, preferences, and resources

The 3 Brains; analytical, emotional, instinctual Self Awareness Knowing one internal states, preferences, and resources A sense of one’s self-worth and capabilities

The 3 Brains; analytical, emotional, instinctual Self Awareness Knowing one internal states, preferences, and resources Recognizing one’s emotions, their effects and how to manage them A sense of one’s self-worth and capabilities

Including the body in the intelligent self ergonomics morning dance yoga tai chi improv swimming meditation sports

Body Awareness is a key to creativity

Interpersonal Intelligence, relationships are the key to collaboration

Interpersonal Intelligence Awareness of their self in group dynamic

Interpersonal, key to collaboration Awareness of their self in group dynamic Respect and Empathy for team members

Interpersonal, key to collaboration Awareness of their self in group dynamic Empathy for team members Aligning with the goals of the group

Interpersonal, key to collaboration Awareness of their self in group dynamic Empathy for team members Aligning with the goals of the group Able to voice opinion sincerely and honestly

Interpersonal, key to collaboration Awareness of their self in group dynamic Empathy for team members Aligning with the goals of the group Able to voice opinion sincerely and honestly Respond rather than react

Interpersonal, key to collaboration Awareness of their self in group dynamic Empathy for team members Aligning with the goals of the group Able to voice opinion sincerely and honestly Respond rather than react Able to accept direction being given

Interpersonal, key to collaboration Awareness of their self in group dynamic Empathy for team members Aligning with the goals of the group Able to voice opinion sincerely and honestly Respond rather than react Able to accept direction being given Persistence in pursuing goals despite obstacles and setbacks

Interpersonal, key to collaboration Awareness of their self in group dynamic Empathy for team members Aligning with the goals of the group Able to voice opinion sincerely and honestly Respond rather than react Able to accept direction being given Persistence in pursuing goals despite obstacles and setbacks Able to take initiative and find solutions

Interpersonal, key to collaboration Awareness of their self in group dynamic Empathy for team members Aligning with the goals of the group Able to voice opinion sincerely and honestly Respond rather than react Able to accept direction being given Persistence in pursuing goals despite obstacles and setbacks Able to take initiative and find solutions Benefit from the Leveraging diversity within the group

Incredible Power in honest communication

It is not so much about what you say, rather how you say it and the intention behind Incredible Power in honest communication

A value change in what is intelligence & valuable skill Adaptability Flexibility Innovation Lateral Thinking, Edward De Bono Create a good working atmosphere

Charles Darwin once said, "It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one that is most responsive to change."

Structure as means for creativity Group Work Protocols Clear Guidelines for Productions Meeting Protocols teams form and roles are clearly defined with each new production. Getting it out at production meetings -we encourage leaving nothing unsaid that needs to be said. knowing when to engage and let things go Not avoiding or postponing problems teams form and roles are clearly defined with each new production. Getting it out at production meetings -we encourage leaving nothing unsaid that needs to be said. knowing when to engage and let things go Not avoiding or postponing problems

Student’s as colleagues

True democracy only works with education -Grundtvig

Awareness

Communication

Creativity

Technical skill

Collaboration

Resource

Balance

Educating the whole self

Quality in Process as well as Product