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Mentorship hours and descriptions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R865rEvO8H7YXgulHTjdk87ycBhw0RoMvlb3VWjN9D4/edit
Contact 1: Delia Fance – (626) 578-1587
Contact 2: Michael M. Barbin – (909)465-9978

Contact 3: Heidi Clauss – (951) 295-1737  

Contact 4: Shawn Bruce – (626) 396-2347

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The most important thing I learned from my experience with mentorship came from my time spent at Duncan Studio in Pasadena over the summer.  I was surrounded by and even had the chance to meet the entire animation crew, who then allowed me to witness the complete process of character design for animation, from pencil to computer.  I did not realize that there were various artists that specialize in the various stages of the development process, much like an assembly line.  One of the most interesting things I was able to see were the model sheets for certain characters, such as Kung Fu Panda and Minnie Mouse.  These observations inspired what would later become my second answer to my EQ, which were Model sheets and Concept art.

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The Animation Team at Duncan Studio helped me understand that the most important method of character construction was “knowing your character.” This basically means understanding your character from the inside out, knowing how the act and feel.  They shared with me how the emotions and personality of a character dictate their physical appearance and design concepts.  This is why I believe my 3P’s is the best answer to my EQ.

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During the school year, I think it was exciting to do the short presentations to prepare for the two-hour one.  I loved the 30 minute presentation (I bombed the 10 minute one, but back then I did not even know what I was doing and did not have a solid topic).  In the 30 minute presentation, I was confident and excited when I spoke, you would never have been able to tell how nervous I was!! Also, it was fun!! I even got to show off my flashy powerppint, with all the little animation sequences and my own characters.

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Over the summer, I finally got my mentorship hours. That is because one of the animation studios I had called called me back!  It was a studio called Duncan Studio, and they were located in Pasadena.  It was the first time I got to see a real animation studio! It was amazing.  I received tons of answers to my questions I had for senior project as well as personal ones, as I want to be in the animation field once I get a job.

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When I first searched for mentorship hours, I had researched 10 animation studios, all in LA county, whom I thought I could probably use during the summer. Unfortunately, Pretty much every one of them turned me down. I was worried I wasn't going to be able tpo find mentorship before summer ended.

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Las Palmas Middle School, Covina 3/23/2013 1 hour Heidi Clauss
Teacher When I arrived, Ms. Clauss had me check quizzes for her students. She had to go to a meeting, so my time was short this time. 32 hours

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Las Palmas Middle School, Covina 3/14/2013 3 hours Heidi Clauss
• Teacher
When I arrived at Las Palmas, Ms. Clauss had me check school work for her students, followed by spelling tests. After class, I followed her to the computer room where I entered grades into the computer for her. Finally, ended the day with stapling homework passes to tests for students that got good grades. 
25 hours
45 minutes

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Art Center College of Design, Pasadena 3/10/2013 3 hours
15 minutes Shawn Bruce
(626) 396-2347 At the start of class, I helped bring all the chairs down. Photocopied several worksheets to pass on to the students. Passed out Styrofoam cups and scissors. Observed as the instructor demonstrated to the students how to cut up the cups and used the Styrofoam to make abstract sculptures. At the end of the class, I helped pack  everything for the instructor. 22 hours
45 minutes

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Las Palmas Middle School, Covina 3/9/2013 2 hours Heidi Clauss
• Teacher When I arrived, I met with Cat and the two of us drew and painted clowns for the school doorways for a fair that will occur that upcoming Friday. 19 hours
30 minutes

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Las Palmas Middle School, Covina 3/7/2013 4 hours Heidi Clauss
• Teacher
When I arrived, Ms. Clauss asked me to organize the cabinets that contained the art and school supplies. Once this was completed, I then helped her teach a drawing lesson to the kids. When class was over and the students left, I stayed and helped Cat grade papers. 17 hours
30 minutes

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Location Date Hours Instructor  What I did Total Hours
Art Center College of Design, Pasadena 3/3/2013 3 hours
15 minutes Shawn Bruce
(626) 396-2347 At the start of class, I helped bring all the chairs down. Passed out pens and color pencils to the children when it came time to draw. Taped pictures to the board for the children to see. Had to watch the children when the instructor left for 15 minutes.  At the end of class, helped put away all of the color pencils and markers.  13 hours
30 minutes