Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the PhD scholarship in Design and Computer Graphics sponsored by Weta Digital at Victoria University of Wellington. We would appreciate it if you would circulate this scholarship to interested parties.
All the best,
Edgar
Weta Digital
PhD Scholarship in Computer Graphics
Victoria University of Wellington has established a Computer Graphics Programme to produce research and graduates to support local New Zealand industries such as film and game production.
Weta Digital (http://www.wetafx.co.nz/) has established a PhD scholarship to support postgraduate research in computer graphics at Victoria University of Wellington. Research under the scholarship may take place in the School of Design and/or the School of Engineering and Computer Science.
Weta Digital is a world leading visual effects company based in Wellington, New Zealand, that provides a full suite of digital production services for feature films and high end commercials, from concept design to cutting edge 3D animation. Weta Digital has created the visual effects for movies including The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, King Kong and Avatar among many others.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants must meet the entry requirements for PhD study at Victoria University. Please refer to the Faculty of Graduate Research, www.victoria.ac.nz/fgr<http://www.victoria.ac.nz/fgr>.
Applicants must have a strong background in design and/or computer science with an emphasis on computer graphics.
Applications will be accepted with other PhD applications on dates established by the Faculty of Graduate Research.
New PhD applicants should complete the PhD Admission and Scholarship application form, and clearly indicate they wish to apply for the Weta Digital Scholarship in Computer Graphics.
Applications will be considered by a panel consisting of representatives from both Weta Digital and Victoria University.
Preference will be given to candidates who have subject matter expertise and to those who demonstrate the ability to work on open-ended questions within the framework of real-world industry deadlines.
TOTAL VALUE & TENURE
The scholarship will provide:
- Victoria University PhD fees for 3 (maximum 4) years.
- A stipend at the rate of NZ$25,000 per annum for the period of supported enrolment.
- Opportunities for casual employment at Weta Digital or in the local film industry may be available to suitable candidates.
ACCOUNTABILITY
A scholarship holder will be responsible for meeting the periodic reporting requirements of Victoria University, and a formal report to Weta Digital biannually.
FIND OUT MORE
Please visit www.computergraphics.ac.nz<http://www.computergraphics.ac.nz> for further information about the Computer Graphics programme.
Dr Edgar Rodriguez Ramirez
Senior Lecturer | Postgraduate Research Coordinator
School of Design
Victoria University of Wellington
Aotearoa - New Zealand
+64 4 4636245
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