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Digital Impact — 3D Animation Workshop at ÉCAL

In November 2024, Nicole Ruggiero taught a week-long 3D animation workshop at ÉCAL (École cantonale d'art de Lausanne) University in Lausanne, Switzerland. During the workshop, called Digital Impact, first-year students brought their most impactful digital memories to life through Ruggiero's guidance and the assistance of Elodie Anglade. By learning the steps of a professional 3D workflow, students examined the impact of technology on their lives by transforming memories into digital tributes. They used Cinema 4D, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and After Effects to bring their ideas to life. Below is an example that Ruggiero created for the workshop, followed by a video showcasing the students' results after the week-long session.

Digital Impact Workshop Example

Digital Impact workshop example given for the students to follow

Digital Impact Students' Results

Student work results after the week-long workshop

Still Images of the Students' Animations

Digital Impact student work example 1. Example depicts a 3D animation still render of 90's PC running retro games, including minecraft and The Sims.
Digital Impact student work example 2. Example depicts a 3D animation still renderof a graphics card, harddrive, motherboard, and tools.
Digital Impact student work example 5. Example depicts a 3D animation still render of a 90's television running a French childrens' movie with an old-style couch and scrabble tiles floating around.
Digital Impact student work example 6. Example depicts a 3D animation still render of a 3DS running animal crossing with Nerf darts and barbie clothing.
Digital Impact student work example 7. Example depicts a 3D animation still render of an N64 with speakers, cards, and dice.
Digital Impact student work example 3. Example depicts a 3D animation still render of a Wii game console with a slinky, bouncy balls, and juice.
Digital Impact student work example 11. Example depicts a 3D animation still render of a PS2, a Gran Turismo disk, and a controller and some joysticks.
Digital Impact student work example 10. Example depicts a 3D animation still render of Ableton, a keyboard synth, vinyl record, and a skull.
Digital Impact student work example 12. Example depicts a 3D animation still render of a keyboard synth with an error window, recording button, headphones, and bright green abstract shapes.
Digital Impact student work example 4. Example depicts a 3D animation still render of a CDJ with a Red Bull, headphones, and a thumb drive.
Digital Impact student work example 9. Example depicts a 3D animation still render of a 90's PC with old Microsoft games such as Mah Jong and chess.
Digital Impact student work example 13. Example depicts a 3D animation still render of a boombox with CDs floating around it against a brick wall backdrop.
Digital Impact student work example 14. Example depicts a 3D animation still render of an Xbox 360, Monster Energy drink, spheres, and Halo iconography.
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