Augmented Reality Technician Internship
Augmented reality (AR) technician internship is open for applications!
Quickdraw aims to create a safe and welcoming space for all members, and we want our interns and workshop instructors to reflect the diversity of our community.
We strongly encourage Indigenous peoples, official language minorities, persons with disabilities, racialized persons and women to submit application ideas, and we are happy to support you in the development of your ideas.
Job Description
The successful applicant will propose an augmented reality project that they will complete over the course of this paid internship. During the internship, the applicant will train under the supervision of our previous production director, a Quickdraw member who has experience with augmented reality technology. The intern will be expected to host two workshops in AR technology for our membership and their project will showcase for the first time at a Quickdraw event following the internship. The theme of the project will be left to the applicant to decide.
Internship Start Date: February 1, 2021
Internship End Date: August 28, 2021
Applicant Requirements
- Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the internship.
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e. citizen, permanent resident or refugee status).
- Self-identify as underemployed (i.e. employed below their level of education, holding part-time employment, or in emerging fields with few jobs).
- Have completed post-secondary studies.
- Have no immediate family relationship with the employer.
Though not required, prior animation experience is strongly recommended.
Compensation
This is a paid opportunity. The successful applicant will receive a total of $15,828 for 21 hours per week over a total of 30 weeks. This works out to $22.50/hr.
Accessibility
Please let us know if you require any accessibility requirements. We are able to provide an ASL interpreter for the duration of the internship.
To Apply You’ll Need
- Cover letter introducing yourself, your experience in art and animation, what you hope to learn from this internship and why you are interested in doing this internship.
- Updated CV.
- A brief project outline, describing your idea.
Please email all applications along with additional questions and/or concerns to Mihaela Slabé at education@quickdrawanimation.
This internship is financed through the Government of Canada and is made possible through the support of the Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) and their Digital Skills for Youth (DS4Y) program.
About Quickdraw
Incorporated in 1984, the Quickdraw Animation Society (QAS) is Calgary’s home for independent animation. We promote the art of animation through courses, workshops, screenings, and production resources.
Our in-house resources include western Canada’s largest animation library, and an exciting foundation of introductory through professional-level film and digital production equipment. The Quickdraw Animation Society builds welcoming, healthy communities by fostering connection, innovation, creativity and artistic excellence through animation production, education, and appreciation.
About IMAA
The Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) is a member-driven non-profit national organization working to advance and strengthen the media arts community in Canada. Representing over 100 independent film, video, audio, and new media production, distribution, and exhibition organizations in all parts of the country, the IMAA serves over 16,000 independent media artists and cultural workers.
