Classical and Computer Animation and Production
Curriculum Overview:First Year
Term 1
Beginning Life Drawing 1A & 1B
Perspective 1
Structural Drawing
Design & Composition
Representational Painting 1
Principles of Drawing 1
History of Animation
Term 2
Beginning Life Drawing 2A & 2B
Perspective 2
Colour & Water Based Media
Representational Painting 2
Principles of Drawing 2
Introduction to Animation
Second Year
Term 1
Digital Editing Basics (workshop)
Animal Drawing
Intermediate Life Drawing 1
Cartooning for Animation 1
Artistic Anatomy
Animation Basics 1
Introduction to Flash
Background Painting
Acting for Animation 1
Animal Drawing
Intermediate Life Drawing 1
Cartooning for Animation 1
Artistic Anatomy
Animation Basics 1
Introduction to Flash
Background Painting
Acting for Animation 1
Term 2
Drawing Heads & FeaturesIntermediate Life Drawing 2
Cartooning for Animation 2
Animation Basics 2
Visual Storytelling & Story Development
Drawing Hands & Feet
Introduction to Storyboarding & Film Language\
Third Year
Term 1
Digital Background PaintingCharacter Animation in Maya 1
Advanced Life Drawing 1
Character Design
Animation Basics 3
Layout for Animation 1
Storyboarding 1
Drawing for Animation 1
Term 2
Advanced Life Drawing 22D Computer Animation: Film Project
Animation Basics 4
Storyboarding 2
Introduction to Maya
Layout for Animation
Fourth Year
Term 1
Maya In-DepthCharacter Animation in Maya 2
Drawing for Animation 2
Term 2
3D Animation ProductionActing for Animation 2
Portfolio Development
Classical and Computer Animation
Portfolio Review Requirements
1) YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM AND PORTFOLIO REVIEW FEE.
2) YOUR TRANSCRIPT
Provide transcripts from any secondary or post – secondary institution attended in the last 5 years.
3) YOUR PORTFOLIO
Students are not expected to have fully developed skills. However, we will need evidence of your efforts in:
Two(2) still life drawings of objects in an environment. For example, an apple and bottle on a table, or a toy truck on a floor.
A drawing of your own hand.
A drawing of a room( interior)
A drawing of a neighborhood ( exterior)
Choose and provide two (2) examples of the following: character design/cartooning studies/background design/layout /storyboarding.
Pages from your sketchbook
A 2-3 page essay about yourself and why you want to attend this program. Your essay must include:
What animated films, styles, studios, or animators have inspired you and why?
- What are your major interests and influences?
- What are your favorite books?
- Have you had any “team or group experiences” , such as working on a school or community based event or project. Sports, theatre, music, school publication, or academic clubs?
- Why do you want to attend this program?
4) CHARACTER REFERENCE
A written character reference, from a current or past instructor or employer, with contact information. INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TWO (2) REFERENCES.
IN PERSON PORTFOLIO REVIEWS ARE PREFERRED. BRING YOUR ORIGINAL WORK. IF YOU ARE MAILING IN YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE SEND 8 1/2 BY 11 INCH COPIES.
E-MAIL APPLICATIONS ARE ALSO ACCEPTABLE.
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