Get to be an independent animated film maker in five progressive phases!
Certificate in Classical Animation:
In conjunction with Level 100 Drawing, Painting, Art History 117A, and Design, you will earn a certificate in Classical Animation upon completion of Phase One.
Animation 101C: Classical Animation (Phase One) Instructor: Georges Daigle
Discover some of the basic principles of classical animation and cartooning using traditional pen and paper.
After a series of short fun exercises, you’ll be able to view what you’ve created in our well-equipped animation lab. Then you can start applying a basic understanding of computer programs such as Photoshop, – and programs used by industry professionals such as Toon Boom’s Pencil Check– to clean up your rough drawings, color them, and make a small Quicktime Movie file to be seen on YouTube or sent via email.
Offered Fall 2012: (Fall Term begins September 17)
Tuition for Classical Animation Certificate is currently $3228 which includes software. Fees subject to increase 5 % July 1st.
ADVANCED ANIMATION :
(Phases 2 to 5): Instructors: Georges Daigle, and Peter Such
(Phases 2 to 5): Instructors: Georges Daigle, and Peter Such
Animation 201C, 301C, 401C, 501C and 501D program begins:
Monday April 9, 2012 - July 9, 2012 (includes project completion week).
Monday April 9, 2012 - July 9, 2012 (includes project completion week).
Pre-requisite for this special 3-month intensive series is the
Certificate in Classical Animation (See above)
Certificate in Classical Animation (See above)
Total tuition for Advanced Animation is $3910 ( $200 certification extra) Limited enrollment: a $300 deposit is required at registration to ensure your place.
Phase Two: Animation 201C: “Advanced Animation — Elements of Storyboarding”
Take a look at how the real animation industry makes up a storyboard for a series like The Simpsons. (We have the actual storyboard for one of the real episodes for you to study and see how it’s done.)
Now comes the time to create your very own one minute (minimum) storyboard with characters that you have designed.
The “character walk cycle” is your animation’s main focus. Begin to learn all the ToonBoom Software called “HARMONY” that is used widely in video, TV, and advertising industry production.
Making an animated film is a group process: especially when it comes to producing commercials for TV and film ads. You’ll get a taste of real-world production by engaging in a class project.
Offered Winter 2012, every Friday for 12 weeks. Class begins January 6, 2012. Tuition 201C course: $812 includes software
Take a look at how the real animation industry makes up a storyboard for a series like The Simpsons. (We have the actual storyboard for one of the real episodes for you to study and see how it’s done.)
Now comes the time to create your very own one minute (minimum) storyboard with characters that you have designed.
The “character walk cycle” is your animation’s main focus. Begin to learn all the ToonBoom Software called “HARMONY” that is used widely in video, TV, and advertising industry production.
Making an animated film is a group process: especially when it comes to producing commercials for TV and film ads. You’ll get a taste of real-world production by engaging in a class project.
Offered Winter 2012, every Friday for 12 weeks. Class begins January 6, 2012. Tuition 201C course: $812 includes software
Phase Three: Animation 301C:
“Puppet Making and Set Building”
After a move to the sculpture studio, with a course in Mold-making and Casting, you will emerge with your own clay and foam latex puppet specifically designed for Stop Motion Animation. We’ll be working to further enhance your understanding of Animation using characters you have built to people scenes from your storyboard. Set Building will involve your background painting, and building the set to create the illusion of life.
Offered in Spring 2012: April 9-26 ( 4 times a week for 3 weeks:
Monday – Thursday, 9:30-3:30) Tuition and materials*: $ 862 (no HST) *
materials fee based on creating one 12″ molded object or claymation character (NOTE: Course can be taken without other phases)
“Puppet Making and Set Building”
After a move to the sculpture studio, with a course in Mold-making and Casting, you will emerge with your own clay and foam latex puppet specifically designed for Stop Motion Animation. We’ll be working to further enhance your understanding of Animation using characters you have built to people scenes from your storyboard. Set Building will involve your background painting, and building the set to create the illusion of life.
Offered in Spring 2012: April 9-26 ( 4 times a week for 3 weeks:
Monday – Thursday, 9:30-3:30) Tuition and materials*: $ 862 (no HST) *
materials fee based on creating one 12″ molded object or claymation character (NOTE: Course can be taken without other phases)
Phase Four: Animation 401C: “Stop Motion Animation ( Claymation)”
Hands on 3 D application using clay to further expand your animation skills. In the storyboard scene, you will be animating your character, that was built in phase three, with the set background.
You will be given the option to use Maya for Blue Screen backgrounds.
Offered Spring 2012: Apr 30 – May 17
( 4 times a week for 3 weeks: Monday – Thursday, 9:30-3:30)
Tuition: $812 (must have completed phases 1-3 )
Hands on 3 D application using clay to further expand your animation skills. In the storyboard scene, you will be animating your character, that was built in phase three, with the set background.
You will be given the option to use Maya for Blue Screen backgrounds.
Offered Spring 2012: Apr 30 – May 17
( 4 times a week for 3 weeks: Monday – Thursday, 9:30-3:30)
Tuition: $812 (must have completed phases 1-3 )
Phase Five: Animation 501C and 501D :” The Short Film-Makers”
Using Harmony, we will reproduce the kind of work enviroment called ” Studio Pipeline” in the industry to create a short film that can be entered in film festivals, or be used to demonstrate your skills and talent for potential studio work in film-making or advertising. This part of the program consists of 2 days per week of instruction ( 501C) and 2 days per week of directed studio mentoring ( 501D) .
Offered Spring 2012: May 22- June 28 ( 4 times a week for 6 weeks:
Monday – Thursday, 9:30-3:30)
Total Tuition for both 501C and D courses: $1424 ( courses must be taken together)
To be announced: Toon Boom/Harmony Certification when available: $ 200
Using Harmony, we will reproduce the kind of work enviroment called ” Studio Pipeline” in the industry to create a short film that can be entered in film festivals, or be used to demonstrate your skills and talent for potential studio work in film-making or advertising. This part of the program consists of 2 days per week of instruction ( 501C) and 2 days per week of directed studio mentoring ( 501D) .
Offered Spring 2012: May 22- June 28 ( 4 times a week for 6 weeks:
Monday – Thursday, 9:30-3:30)
Total Tuition for both 501C and D courses: $1424 ( courses must be taken together)
To be announced: Toon Boom/Harmony Certification when available: $ 200