TV & Game Animation

Program Overview

This 10-month diploma program equips students with the skills to become 2D and 3D animators, modelers, or texture artists in the television animation and mobile/interactive video game industries. Students learn principles of animation, character animation, scene planning, and environment design using industry-standard tools. The program includes assignments, projects, and a Demo Reel to build a portfolio and prepare students for entry-level positions in the animation industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

• This 10-month diploma program equips students with the skills necessary for a career as a 2D and 3D animator, modeller, or texture artist in the television animation and mobile/interactive video game industries.

Objectives:

• To build on the design skills and animation basics learned in the Video Game Art program.
• To enable students to bring their designs to life through dynamic and entertaining 2D and 3D animation.
• To prepare students to create all the visual assets (backgrounds, models, textures, and animation) required for today's TV and game animation markets.

Description:

• Students will learn the principles of animation, 2D and 3D character animation, 2-legged and 4-legged character animation, scene planning, advanced character design, and environment/background design.
• They will use tools such as Autodesk Maya, Sketchbook Pro, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• The program includes a variety of assignments and projects that allow students to build an extensive portfolio and a Demo Reel of their completed animation.
• Upon completion, students will have the skills necessary to obtain entry-level positions as animators in companies that produce 2D and 3D television series, commercials, video games, mobile games, and interactive educational content.

Outline:

Content:

• The program covers the following subjects:
• 12 Principles of Animation
• 2D and 3D character animation
• 2-legged and 4-legged character animation
• Scene planning
• Advanced Character Design
• Environment/ Background Design

Structure:

Individual Modules:

• The following individual modules are included in the program:
• Life Drawing
• Principles of Animation
• 2D & 3D Animation
• Character Animation
• Storyboarding
• Advanced Character Design
• Advanced Background Design
• 3D Modelling
• Texturing

Teaching:

Methods:

Unique Approaches:

• The program emphasizes the use of professional collaboration and the application of industry-standard tools.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Small Business Owner
• Freelance Cartoonist
• 2D Animator
• 3D Animator
• Character Modeler
• Commercial Artist
• Game Producer
• Concept Artist

Opportunities:

• Graduates will have the opportunity to work in the television animation and mobile/interactive video game industries.

Outcomes:

• Graduates will be prepared to obtain entry-level positions as animators in companies that produce 2D and 3D television series, commercials, video games, mobile games, and interactive educational content.