In this episode, host Lee Smalt interviews Amy Sundin Unger, Executive Director of Gunner School, about building accessible motion design education and fostering community connections, with Camp MoGraph recaps from Jen, EJ, Kons, and Moe.
This episode covers:
- Camp MoGraph highlights: Creative community activities including yearbook creation, projection mapping experiences, scavenger hunts, and the return of authentic networking magic at Silver Beach YMCA
- Accessible education model: Gunner School's 12-week choose-your-own-adventure curriculum combining in-studio and online learning, focusing on soft skills alongside technical development
- Community-first learning philosophy: How removing barriers like cost and location while emphasizing peer connections creates stronger educational outcomes than traditional programs
- Studio partnership expansion: Current model with Box Fort Detroit and Lunar North, seeking 5 additional partner studios across the US
- Mentorship network building: Practical advice for emerging artists to build peer networks and overcome anxiety about reaching out to industry professionals
- Flexible curriculum design: Why rapid adaptation to industry changes and feedback loops are essential for modern creative education programs
Upcoming Events:
- Next Monday: Open discussion on community building with Austin Saylor
- Game night planning for October (Gartic Phone returns)
- Gunner School seeking mentor volunteers and studio partnerships nationwide
Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other conversations from the motion design community!
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