Archive for August, 2009

NUS Comic and Animation Society Annual General Meeting 2009

ALL EXCO MEMBERS, CURRENT AND INCOMING ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE AGM.

Date: 4th September 2009 (Friday)
Time: 1800hrs
Venue:  Celadon Room at UCC  (University Cultural Centre)
(Upon entering, turn right and walk all the way in, ask the security guard for directions if unclear)
Dresscode: FORMAL (NO JOKE)

Members are welcome to observe a short handing over ceremony as well as register with the club if you haven’t done so.

Updates on interview and registration

For those who expressed their interest to join the committee during registration or are interested but missed the registration period, the interview will be held this week on a first come first served basis.

Dates: 26th, 27th and 28th August 2009 (Wed to Fri)
Time: 1800h-2000h
Location: Student Lounge Yusof Ishak house 2nd floor

For Registration, those who miss the registration booth period can do so at any of our gatherings. Our gatherings will officially begin after 4th September. More details to follow.

Extravaganza 2009

This year, NUS Comics and Animation Society (NUSCAS)NTU Visual Arts Society (NTUVAS)Collateral Damage Studios(CDS) and Techcomix have banded together to bring Extravaganza ‘09, an illustration showcase event celebrating the regions best up and coming artistic talent!

Combining the various entities’ signature art events, Extravaganza ‘09 features art competitions comprising of INK! (Traditional Art) and Graphite (Digital Art Competition) and the illustration exhibition Kaleidoscope. Techcomix will also be hosting an online art gallery where artists who upload their works stand to win special prizes!

The overall theme for Extravaganza this year is “Gaming”, highlighting the close ties between gaming and illustration in the gaming industry. To all of you young artists out there! Extravaganza ‘09 is here to help your talent get recognized! With a chance to showcase your artwork and with judges from Imaginary Friends Studios and TKG Comics Circle, entering into the competition and exhibitions will give you the exposure needed to boost your artistic career! Visit the Extravaganza website to learn more about registration and competition details.

Registration and submission of competition and exhibition entries begins now and ends in October. The Extravaganza illustration showcase itself will be held in November 2009 during Anime Festival Asia 2009. Do drop by the event to take part in other event features such as the Graffiti Wall, Live Drawing Duel, and a popularity poll!

So don’t delay and visit our Extravaganza’09 website today!

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Want to join the club? Register on 20th & 21st Aug!

A shout out to everyone who attended the Welcome Tea session last friday: THANK YOU for having joined us for a night of fun and laughter. For those who did not manage to attend it for one reason or another, you can still renew or register yourself as a member of the club on the 20th and 21st august.

The NUS Comics and Animation Society will be having a recruitment booth at the Central Library Walkway Bench 4 (near the staircase leading down to the Grinning Gecko) on 20th to 21th Aug 2009 from 11am to 6pm. Registration or renewal fee will be $5. For those who are keen, you can sign up for the exco-committee as well and an interview will be scheduled the following week.

Just turn up at any time at the booth within the timing stated and look for any one of us.

Feel free to drop by and talk to any of us there. No meidos sorry.

Summary of upcoming local events

Thanks goes to Stray-cat from the forums for summarising a list of upcoming events:

Singapore Toy, Games and Comic Convention 2009

14th – 16th August
Suntec Convention Hall 401 & 402
Website: http://www.singaporetgcc.com/

A.C.M.E – A Certain Magical Event
22nd August
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Seminar Room (2nd Floor)
Website: http://www.theanimehouse.com/ACME/ACME.htm

Gundam Fiesta Singapore 2009
2nd – 14th September
Compass Point
Website: http://www.gundam-singapore.com/

Games Convention Asia 2009
17th – 20th September
Suntec
Website: http://www.gc-asia.sg/

Anime Festival Asia 09
21st – 22nd November
Suntec
Website: http://www.afa09.com/

EOY 2009 : “An Extraordinary Journey”
26th December
Drama Centre, National Library Lv 3
Website: http://www.theeoy.com/

Discuss the events here

Welcome Tea 2009

Hailing all comics and animation lovers, be it western, eastern, northern or southern, NUS Comic and Animation Society warmly welcomes all to join us for our Welcome Tea 2009, hosted by none other than our incoming President, Claude Leow. Details as below. Hope to see you there =)

Date: 14th August 2009 (This Friday)
Time: 1800hrs – 2000hrs 
Venue: LT7 (Engineering) *See map attached

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