Program Overview:

Max the Mutt Animation School offers a rigorous, in-depth curriculum based on Warner Bros. and Disney guidelines. In addition to a series of classical animation courses, the curriculum includes in-depth drawing classes, a year of cartooning, character design, a sequence of visual language, storytelling and storyboarding courses, background painting and background design, as well as computer graphics and computer animation.

In year two in addition to traditional curriculum we teach digital background painting, digital editing and Flash. In year three the students have a series of courses leading to the production of their final films using Toon Boom Storyboard Pro and Toon Boom Digital Pro.

Max the Mutt students graduate with a solid portfolio, demo reel, the skills to write a cover letter and resume, and the ability to conduct themselves professionally in a job interview. We have strong contacts in the animation community; our annual industry Open House is well attended by representatives from animation and gaming companies. Many employers contact us when they have job openings, and we regularly inform our graduates of job opportunities.

Program Length:
This is a three year diploma, the first year of which is Visual Arts Literacy (VAL). For direct entry into year two, students may apply for advanced standing. To qualify for advanced standing, students must submit a portfolio demonstrating skills equivalent to our VAL year.