Animation Seneca Polytechnic

Overview

As you learn to draw storyboards, design scenes and animate characters, you will practice applying theories of motion, timing, storytelling and digital technology to produce high-quality animations and designs.

The hands-on curriculum of this  Animation advanced diploma program at Seneca Polytechnic  emphasizes the cross-disciplinary training necessary to succeed in today’s collaborative animation industry — a cutting-edge approach we call the Seneca Animation Model. Among the first of its kind, this ground-breaking structure focuses on developing your potential through intertwining specialization streams. You will graduate with well-rounded experience, making you a sought-after candidate in the industry in a time of exciting change.

Your Career

Graduates of this Animation advanced diploma program at Seneca Polytechnic typically find employment by:

• 2D and 3D television animation studios
• animated feature film studios
• gaming studios
• virtual production producers
• pre-production and concept art studios
• visual effects studios
• advertising agencies

Skills

Throughout this program, you will develop a variety of skills relevant to producing animation for the web, television, games or film, such as:

• understanding and demonstration of strong, effective design and colour choices for production art
• thorough knowledge of storytelling as an art form
• clear understanding of animation principles and mechanics
• consideration and thoughtfulness for the principles of composition and design
• ability to directly connect life drawing with design, composition, animation and story
• consideration of the importance of environment and location from the standpoint of design, composition and colour