Animation Fanshawe College

Overview

Throughout the  Animation  Graduate Diploma from Fanshawe College   you will  acquire the technical skills and practical knowledge of the technology needed for you to be graduate ready to hit the ground running in the media industry.

Key facts

Through Fanshawe's collection of animation courses, you’ll learn to design, create and animate characters, objects and environments for a variety of mediums, such as video games, television, film and the web. You’ll also learn to assist in the planning and implementation stages of animation projects, to work effectively within a digital production pipeline. Become a master storyteller, as you learn to create, develop and execute animation sequences and apply performance theory to art animation.

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 animation tools as well as industry-standard technology and 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.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Animation program will find careers in the motion picture and film industry, and fields such as advertising and software publishing. Additionally, graduates will gain the skills to work freelance and enjoy greater flexibility with projects & clients.Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Animation program:

• Animator

Work with creative professionals to help produce films, video games or graphics for commercials and other forms of entertainment.

• Layout Artist

Work with creative directors to design the shot frame, camera paths and angles, depth, perspective, scale, and lighting for an animated sequence.

• Production Assistant

Help manage everything in the animation pipeline to ensure animation projects run smoothly but supporting departments with their requirements.