Animation

Fanshawe’s Animation diploma program gives students the skills and understanding they need to become an animator.

Upon completion of the Animation diploma program, graduates have a sound understanding of the fundamental principles of animation and production techniques through frequent and repeated practice of various exercises. They become familiar with both the creative and technical processes involved in the creation of animation, and have begun to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to support the creation and animation of characters, objects and environments for use in a variety of mediums, such as video games, television, film, and Web. They have developed classical art skills and are able to use traditional tools as well as industry-standard technology and animation software. Graduates are also prepared to assist in the planning and implementation stages of animation projects within the context of their role as members of a production pipeline.

What You’ll Learn

• Design, create and animate characters and objects using fundamental principles of animation.
• Produce hand-drawn and/or computer-generated drawings using fundamental principles of art, design and composition.
• Use a variety of tools and technologies to create, capture and animate elements.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of animation projects.
• Develop and execute believable animation sequences.
• Create animation sequences that employ basic cinematography principles.
• Use storytelling skills to create, develop and execute animation sequences.
• Apply performance theory to the creation of animation
• Produce layouts and backgrounds with attention to composition, perspective and colour.
• Present a visual concept to a target audience.
• Use computer skills and appropriate digital asset management techniques to function effectively within a production pipeline.
• Develop, assemble and present a demo reel or portfolio in a manner that meets current industry expectations, and highlights one’s creativity, skills and proficiency with relevant animation software and related technologies.