ICT Art Internship Opportunity
USC Institute for Creative Technologies:
Animator/Artist Internship Openings
USC’s Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT) is seeking 3D animation interns to assist with a variety of tasks including modeling, texturing and animating of assets for in-game use. The artist will work closely with other team members in the creation of virtual worlds and characters which are employed in R&D demonstrations, training, education and mental health applications as well neurocognitive assessments . Interns will work within a small team of artists, programmers, and psychologists wherein contribution is desired from all members.
Skills required: Strong modeling and texturing skills based on real world reference material
Strong familiarity with laying out UV’s (in Maya)
Solid character animation skills
Experience with game engines is a plus
Required application knowledge: Maya, Photoshop
Duration of internship: 9 -12 weeks Summer 2008
Other Details: This a paid program open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited US colleges, universities and certificate programs including those who will be enrolled as freshman in fall 2008 and international students with F-1 or J-1 visas. Compensation is based on your level of schooling. Please note that housing is not provided. Our interns are required to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Depending on the university and program in which you are currently enrolled, you may receive course credit for your internship work at the ICT.
Location: USC ICT is located in sunny Marina del Rey, California, near Santa Monica and Venice beach. So this summer you can get a tan, hone your 3D skills and help advance our work at the same time!
Internship Application Information:
1) http://ict.usc.edu/news/item/ict_2008_summer_internship_program/
All applications are due as soon as possible before March 21, 2008. Resumes and questions can be sent to: Summer_Intern_Program@ict.usc.edu (Please enter in the subject line: ICT Internship Program)
2) Portfolios required. Send online portfolio links to: liewer@ict.usc.edu
Institute for Creative Technologies General Information: http://ict.usc.edu/
USC ICT is a leader in producing virtual humans, computer training simulations and immersive experiences for decision-making, cultural awareness, leadership and health. Our interns make significant contributions to the project groups they work with.
Cutting-edge research, collaborations with the entertainment and gaming industries, and our location just steps from the beach provide a unique opportunity for technical and creative students wishing to pursue careers in a wide-variety of disciplines including (but not limited to) computer science, simulation, psychology, interactive media and virtual reality.
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