BRACAU 27 BLOG'S

One of the first modules at Hyper Island is a very practical course in motion graphics. This year in Stockholm, we let our Digital Media students and Interactive Art Director students take the course together. The teachers are former Hyper Island students Henrik Gårnheim, Rasmus Sjöborg and Kristoffer Övergaard and I asked them what the module is about.

- The students get two assignements during this week, one individual where they work with motion graphics in Flash, and one group assignement where they work with After Effect, a program for special effects. And since all three of us work with motion graphics we show them what kind of work we are doing where we are working, says Henrik and Rasmus.

How are the students doing?
- Great. They surprise us. There is a really good energy in these classes, says Henrik.

Why are motion graphics skills so important?
- Because many campaigns are made up by motion graphics. So you have to know how it works.

Which bureau does the best motion graphics campaigns right now?
- The people at the London based Hi-res make some really cool websites, says Rasmus.

Where are you guys working now?
- I work for B-reel, Rasmus works for Acne Digital and Kristoffer works for Perfect Fools, says Henrik.

What did you think of your own time at Hyper Island?
- It was really good. We went straight from school to the jobs we have now. The internship is what gave us the most, says Rasmus.

After interviewing the teachers, I talked to some of the students. They seem very pleased with this course.

- It has been really great. Time consuming but a lot of fun. And a good introduction to these programs, says Ola Lissbrandt.

Madonna took to the stage at Wembley Stadium in London last night September 11, 2008.

The 50-year-old queen of pop showed off her honed and muscular body as she cavorted around the stage in a white silk top hat, high cut leotard, fishnets and leather stiletto boots.

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Jessica Olander and Karin Ernerot from She Creatives.

As I have mentioned earlier on this blog, Hyper Island have developed a Master Class for women creatives, in cooperation with the Swedish network for female creatives: She Creatives, and the british dito She Says.

The first course will be held in november on Stumholmen in Karlskrona, and since it is time to apply, I decided to ask Annika Grundfors, our Marketing Manager who is responsible for this event, some questions about it.

What is the Master Class for She Creatives?
- The Master Class for She Creatives is an intensive crash course for five days in our own premises in what used to be a jail in Karlskrona. The old custody is located on Stumholmen, an island where the general public weren’t even allowed since it was used as a military area.

Who will attend?
- The Master Class will not only be attended by participants from She Creative but also from the UK based equivalence She Says and other female creatives from around the globe. This will be the perfect opportunity to boost your digital skills and work on your network!

What will happen during the course?
- The week will be filled with inspiration, networking and most of all: amazing lectures and workshops.

What do the patricipants get out of it?
- They will learn how to face clients in a better way, and be more convincing when presenting ideas and creative solutions. They boost their self-esteem and become a more edgy creative. They will get a greater toolbox when processing ideas for advertising, digital media and communication. They will broaden their knowledge about group dynamics and get the power to make a difference. They will get a better knowledge of the advantages and possibilities of being a she creative. And not to forget - they will create a strong sustainable network of other female creatives.

Read more about the Master Class for She Creatives here! You can also read an interview with Karin Ernerot from She Creatives and Laura Jordan Bambach from She says here. And to apply, click here!

Hooray! We are proud to announce that the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK has nominated Hyper Island for the Innovation Award 2008.

In 2006 they introduced a Life Time Achivement Award which was presented to Ingvar Kamprad at IKEA and an Innovation Award which was given to Niklas Zennström at Skype. Now The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is preparing a new profile launch today and in connection with this event the Chamber network has selected and put forward a list of nominees from which the winner will be announced at the Chamber profile launch tonight. The nominees are besides Hyper Island the construction company Skanska and Nordic Marine Living AB in cooperation with Jonas Wagell Architecture.

Hyper Island has been nominated for its unique education methods which seek to stimulate creativity and enable the students’ individual development. ”For more than thirteen years, the learning method at Hyper Island has been a global success story”.

- We are happy to be nominated for something that we know and do well. Innovatie education is the core business of Hyper Island. We have been sending our students for internships and work in the UK for thirteen years now, so it is great to be recognized for our work as a interactive bridge between the UK and Sweden. There will be more, says Mattias Hansson, CEO, Hyper Island.

Paris Hilton goes on stage to present an award at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles September 7, 2008.

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Actress Jennifer Aniston arrives at the screening of "Management" at the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival, September 7, 2008

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Actress Keira Knightley arrives for the world premiere of The Duchess at Leicester Square in London September 3, 2008.

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