NEWVIEW SCHOOL Toronto 2022

NEWVIEW SCHOOL Toronto Take Your xR Works To The Next Level Learn xR Expressions From World-Class Artists NEWVIEW SCHOOL Toronto Now Accepting Applications Online

NEWVIEW SCHOOL (NVS) is a program for new expressions where participants learn about “xR as a ComprehensiveArt'' to design unprecedented experiences. Gain exclusive access to fundamental ideas for xR expression from world-class lecturers who are also artists and content creators.
Develop the confidence to take your xR works to the next level.

  • SCHOOL Overview
  • Lecturers and Technical Advisor
  • Learning Process
  • Application Overview
  • APPLY

SCHOOL Overview

About NEWVIEW SCHOOL


The growth of xR (AR/MR/VR) as a technical field has been remarkable, and various trials are taking place with the arrival of the 5G era, resulting in the successful creation of virtual products.

At the NEWVIEW SCHOOL, world-class lecturers incorporate contemporary digital technology and ideas to design new expressions and experiences. These are brought together to build a curriculum designed to nurture fundamental thoughts and expressions in AR, MR, and VR. This year’s school will be held online and offline bringing these world-class lecturers to the comfort of your own personal workspace or shared workspace.

We aim to foster diversity accompanied with substance in the xR field. We are still in the infancy of xR, and we hope that through the NEWVIEW SCHOOL and its participants’ new xR creations can be built to inspire the next generation of artists and content creators all over the world.

NEWVIEW SCHOOL Toronto 2022

NEWVIEW SCHOOL Toronto will be hosted in 2022. Attendance is possible from anywhere in North America.

Date and Time

 Online Modules (to be done before in-person sessions) starting 2 June 2022 – 23 June 2022

Weekly lectures (every Thursday) starting 30 June 2022 – 25 August 2022 (9 lectures in total)

Venue

 Offline Lectures: Central Toronto
Online Lectures: Provided through “Zoom” Video Communication

Capacity

 Limited Space Available

Tuition

 $750 CAD

* Software required for certain lectures will need to be purchased. The cost is expected to be below $70 CAD.
* Head-mounted displays (HMDs) can be provided for the duration of the school. Please contact us upon admission

Meet Up

 #1  March 17, 2022 (8:00- 9:30) :

https://www.meetup.com/toronto-ar-and-vr-artists-meetup-group/events/284331244/

#2  March 31, 2022 (18:30- 20:00) :

https://www.meetup.com/toronto-ar-and-vr-artists-meetup-group/events/284331280/

#3  April 14, 2022 (20:00 – 21:30) :

https://www.meetup.com/Microsoft-Reactor-Toronto/events/284527604

We will hold an advanced explanatory meeting online for those who are considering enrolling.

Featured Lecturers

  • Our lecturers are world-class creators thriving in various fields

    Direct access to world-class lecturers in fields that include art, music, architecture, and fashion. The NEWVIEW SCHOOL lecturers are artists and creators who incorporate 3D and other contemporary digital technologies and ideas for expressions into their daily work. The NEWVIEW SCHOOL brings lecturers and participants together with the intention of cultivating the next generation of xR creation.

  • Gain in-depth knowledge of STYLY as well as the basics and application of UNITY

    STYLY is the application at the center of the NEWVIEW SCHOOL. In the school you gain in-depth knowledge of the STYLY application and other software applications such as Unity. STYLY is presented in combination with Unity and other tools in thoughtful presentations that include both theoretical and technical instruction.

  • Submit your graduation work as an entry to the NEWVIEW AWARDS 2022

    Your graduation work will be submitted as an entry in the NEWVIEW AWARDS, which received a total of 152 submissions from 15 countries across the world in 2021. Prizes include cash winning as well as exclusive collaboration opportunities with other artists, creators, and major companies. We look forward to seeing your xR works from all over the world.

Participant xR Works

  • Neo Tengri

    Ardak Mukanova
    AWARDS 2021 GOLD PRIZE
    SCHOOL NEW YORK 2021 GRADUATE

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  • Phosphorescent City

    KAZUKI MOTANI
    AWARDS 2021 SILVER PRIZE
    SCHOOL JAPAN 2021 GRADUATE

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  • [gap]

    Syoronpo.
    AWARDS 2021 SILVER PRIZE
    SCHOOL JAPAN 2021 GRADUATE

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  • World's Palette

    Shinya Hasebe
    AWARDS 2021 SILVER PRIZE
    SCHOOL JAPAN 2019 GRADUATE

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  • Midnight Ghost Café

    Susanne Barthl
    AWARDS 2021 FINALIST
    SCHOOL LONDON 2021 GRADUATE

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  • No Normal World

    Yixuan Liu
    AWARDS 2021 FINALIST
    SCHOOL NEW YORK 2021 GRADUATE

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  • KUSOKORA LAND

    FUSHIKKYS
    AWARDS 2021 FINALIST
    SCHOOL JAPAN 2021 GRADUATE

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  • behind

    Yusuke Takahashi
    AWARDS 2021 FINALIST
    SCHOOL JAPAN 2021 GRADUATE

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Lecturers and Technical Advisor

Guest Lecturers


Guest lecturers from a variety of genres provide specialized teaching to allow students to learn the essence and breadth of thought and expression.

  • Michael Trommer

    Video Artist

  • Éric Filion

    Producer, Designer, and Scholar in the field of Virtual Reality

Lead Lecturer


In addition to giving lectures, our lead lecturer provides feedback on participant's xR creations and gives meaningful guidance that increases the quality of the expressions and experiences in their works.

  • Tobias Williams

    Artist and Educator

Technical Advisor


Technical advisor supports production from a technical standpoint and helps resolve issues.

  • David Han

    Media Artist, Scholar and Educator

NEWVIEW SCHOOL Learning Process

NEWVIEW System for Developing the Next-Generation of xR Artists

  • 01. AR and VR Joint Curriculum

    Starts with basic lectures on how to design experiences in 3D. Participants learn about expression in works through both AR and VR .

  • 02. Early Online Study about the Basics of Tools

    An online learning environment (NVS Online) has been created to allow participants to study how to use production tools like STYLY and Unity prior to attending the main NEWVIEW SCHOOL program. We encourage early online self-study and some prior knowledge of these tools to help participants to better focus on learning more about xR expressions from our world-class lecturers.

  • 03. Seminar System

    Learn about xR expressions from professional xR artists and creators who share their insights as lecturers. Feedback and knowledge sharing is a key proponent of the seminar system where our lecturers not only share their ideas, but also participants are encouraged to share their creative work with lecturers and other participants in a unique exchange experience.

  • 04. Technical Support

    Support is provided to all participants. Staff are available to assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with STYLY and Unity tools.

Curriculum

The following is the planned lecture schedule. (The order of the curriculum is subject change.)

  1. Primer Recap / Ideation
  2. Modeling: AR/ make an easy AR object from start to finish
  3. Building Environments / Photogrammetry
  4. Animation/ Unity / Playmaker
  5. Storytelling / Environmental Emotion
  6. Sound
  7. Open Seminar
  8. Artist Showcase
  9. Open Seminar & Tech Support

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Application Overview

Timeline of Events

1. Application Period


1 March 2022 10:00 (EST) - 7 May 2022 17:00 (EST)

2. Notification of Admission


After 9 May 2022, successful candidates will be notified of their acceptance to the NEWVIEW SCHOOL with a welcome package. Included in the welcome package is information about the NEWVIEW SCHOOL Toronto Program, NEWVIEW SCHOOL Course Attendance Rules Agreement, how to pay the NEWVIEW SCHOOL tuition fee, the pre-registration procedure to access the NVS Online curriculum, and information about the NEWVIEW SCHOOL Toronto venue for those attending in person when the admission results are notified.

* Notification of Admission will be sent individually after 9 May 2022.

3. Confirmation of Attendance


Agreement to the NEWVIEW SCHOOL Terms and Conditions and Tuition Payment are required to reserve your space in the NEWVIEW SCHOOL. Participant confirmation (Space Reservation) is completed by tuition payment. Payment is requested within one week after admission notification. Exceptions can be made depending on a case-by-case basis.

4. Final Steps


In the weeks leading up to the official start of the NEWVIEW SCHOOL, participants are asked to review the NEWVIEW SCHOOL Online Modules. Modules are accessible after your payment of tuition. Information on registering for access to the NEWVIEW SCHOOL Online Modules is included in your welcome package. We encourage all participants to thoroughly review this material.

5. School Attendance


Participants will be given access information to the live online school in the days prior to the school start. If attending in person, information regarding the school venue will be provided. Please check your email for this information. Lectures occur weekly (every Thursday) starting at 6pm and will last 3 to 4 hours depending on the lecture planned.

Application Procedure

Our Admissions Team will review the applications of those who desire to enroll in the NEWVIEW SCHOOL continuously as applications are received. Please start the NEWVIEW SCHOOL application process after confirming the “Application Conditions” shown below. The application questions listed in “Form Entry Items” are to be filled out, this will include some personal information. By applying to the NEWVIEW SCHOOL, you agree to the aforementioned “Timeline of Events.” Enrollment is not guaranteed, and applicants can cancel their enrollment process at any time. Please review the “Terms and Conditions” of the NEWVIEW SCHOOL before continuing.
*Google Forms is used for the form. Please log in to your Google Account beforehand.

Computer Recommendations

Prospective participants are required to have their own computer.

The recommended system requirements for STYLY  (STYLY Studio)  are below:
OS: Windows  (64bit)
Mac GPU: discrete GPU  (NVIDIA, AMD) , Intel

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Internet Recommendations

It is recommended to have a stable network environment to support all online lectures and materials.

Head Mounted Displays (HMDs)

As part of the NEWVIEW SCHOOL offering, the school will provide HMDs to participants who wish to use one. These HMDs can be used for testing VR works. HMDs are to be returned in well-maintained and fully operational condition by 31 October 2022.

Entry to NEWVIEW AWARDS 2022

We require participants to submit their graduation work as an entry to the “NEWVIEW AWARDS 2022” held in Tokyo, Japan.

NEWVIEW SCHOOL Online Modules

 Completing the NEWVIEW SCHOOL Online Modules is required prior to school starting on 30 June 2022. A condensed version of the Online Modules will be provided on the first day, but this presentation is only a refresher to your own self-study. Self-study of the Online Modules may take 10 to 20 hours to complete. The Online Modules will provide instruction on STYLY, Unity, PlayMaker, HMDs, and more.

* Please Note: Access information of the NEWVIEW SCHOOL Online Modules will be provided in the Welcome Package that will be delivered to admitted applicants. The modules are viewable only online so a computer with a stable network environment is necessary.

Applicant Questions and Personal Statements  (Form Entry Items)

 Please tell us why you wish to apply to the NEWVIEW SCHOOL. (About 200-250 words)

What challenges do you wish to overcome by attending the NEWVIEW SCHOOL and what kind of xR work do you want to make? (About 200-250 words)

Please tell us what your favorite xR work is and why it is your favorite? (About 200-250 words)

Application Period

The application acceptance for the NEWVIEW SCHOOL Toronto 2022 will begin 1 March 2022 (Tuesday) at 10:00 a.m. (EST) and 7 May 2022 (Saturday) at 5:00 p.m. (EST). The Notification of Admission will be announced individually on 9 May 2022 or later.

Cancellation Policy

 If you wish to cancel your attendance to the NEWVIEW SCHOOL, please contact us within one week of your Notification of Admission.

If we cannot confirm your payment within one week after we inform you of your admission, and if you cannot confirm your intention to attend the NEWVIEW SCHOOL, we will consider it as a cancellation and we will notify the next person on the admission’s wait list.

 

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School Organizer

Psychic VR Lab Co., Ltd.

Contact

NEWVIEW SCHOOL Toronto Operating Office: info-canada@newview.design

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