Participating Professionals form YETI CGI:
Based in Grand Rapids, MI, YETi CGI is a game design and production studio that specializes in developing original games, providing art and code-based outsource solutions. YETi provides outsource solutions for art, software, and idea-proofing focused on reaching wide audiences by utilizing cross-platform technology. YETi consists of multiple teams, allowing YETi to adapt to changing project requirements and meet strict deadlines. Our teams consist of expert artists and developers fully capable of integrating into existing pipelines or managing projects with autonomy.
Ward and Corey reviewed all of the senior work at the 2013 Senior Show. Their overall impression was very positive. They indicated that they may do a career fair in the near future to strictly look at Kendall student portfolios with the intent to set up interviews with some of them.
Four of the 2013 students were asked for business cards and were contacted for interviews during the 2013 senior show review. Full time positions would be reserved for artists that can create concept art, animation and graphic design layout. Concept art specialists may be hired on a contract/per project basis.
A discussion regarding on-lining teaching (in which Ward has much experience at DAGD) took place. Ward did not believe that the on-line experience was as robust and helpful to the students as a traditional classroom experience. It was impossible to maintain the same kind of creative and technical culture. Communication was slower and more labor intensive.