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Welcome to the Digital Animation program!Apply today to become one of the select 22 students to study in Western Canada's most powerfully-equipped computer animation facilities. The eight-month Digital Animation program at Capilano University offers students the training necessary to bring 3D computer generated characters and environments to life! Utilizing advanced animation software, students will develop the artistic skills necessary for a rewarding career in the computer graphics and animation industry.
Next Intake Date: September 2010
Portfolio & Application Deadline: Tuesday April 6, 2010 Next Open House:
Saturday, February 6, 2010
3rd Floor - Library Building
1pm - 4pm
Program ObjectivesConsumer demand for high quality animation and visuals has fueled the growth of the computer animation industry over the last decade. Visual artists with excellent design and character animation skills and a firm understanding of computer animation technology are in demand worldwide. With the assistance of new computer animation technologies, skilled artists are producing stunning visuals for computer games, multimedia, web, television and feature film.
The goal of the Digital Animation program is to prepare talented artists for a successful career in the computer animation field. This intensive eight-month training program is designed for accomplished artists and animators wishing to develop the artistic and technical skills necessary to work in the computer animation industry. This production-oriented approach to training prepares students for a successful animation career in the entertainment industry.
The program is focused on developing students’ creative and artistic skills in the areas of drawing, design, character animation, and storytelling. Using leading edge software tools, students will develop their 3-D modeling, texturing and animation expertise. Successful graduates will complete a professional quality demo reel showcasing their 3-D design and computer animation abilities.
Prior LearningIn our opinion, computer animation training is a waste of your money if you are coming into this field "cold." The following describes areas of competence which should be considered for success in the Digital Animation Program at Capilano College:
Art and Design ExperienceA portfolio of work which demonstrates your ability to draw and design will be required for application to the program. Excellent creative and artistic vision are necessary in order to develop good quality animation skills.Basic Computer Skills>If you are familiar with computer operating systems and a variety of software including 2D and 3D programs, it will be easier for you to learn the high-end computer animation packages.Animation ExperienceA knowledge of traditional animation principles and timing will be an important asset for success in our Digital Animation Program. We have a number of part-time and summer courses available to get your started.Personal VisionYou should have a clear idea of what you want to achieve and what you want to do with the knowledge and experience you will acquire. You should have researched your options and come to the conclusion that this program is the "tool" to realize your goals.Career OpportunitiesGraduates of the Digital Animation Program will be qualified to produce computer generated designs, characters and animation using a variety of software tools. Graduates may find work in computer games, multimedia, web, film and television production companies. Students may specialize in:
- Character Design, Sculpting and Texturing
- Environment Design, Modeling and Texturing
- Material Shading and Lighting
- Character Rigging and Technical Direction
- Character Animation
Graduates have found work at the following companies:
- 20th Century Fox
- Aardman Animation (UK)
- Bardel Animation (Vancouver)
- Big Sandwich Games
- Blue Castle Games
- Core Digital Pictures (Toronto)
- Electronic Arts (Vancouver)
- EA BlackBox Games (Vancouver)
- Image Engine
- Imperia Media
- Frantic Films
- Mainframe Entertainment (Vancouver)
- Nerd Corps (Vancouver)
- Nitrogen Studios (Vancouver)
- Radical Entertainment (Vancouver)
- Rainmaker Entertainment
- Rockstar Vancouver
- Relic Entertainment (Vancouver)
- Topix Animation (Toronto)
- Vanguard Animation (Vancouver)
- And many others (Toronto, Montreal, Germany)
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