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Introduction
In the 2D Computer Animation Diploma students learn how to bring life to two-dimensional digital characters to achieve sincere and believable performances. Students attend live online classes to fit their learning style.
As part of the course curricula, students learn the fundamental principles of 2D Animation, body mechanics, locomotion, and acting with 2D characters as their final project.
By the end of the programs, students will create their own demo reel including the production of an original animated sequence.
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Who should attend?
Aspiring Animators, people that demonstrate problem-solving skills, people that like to create, entertain and have a wild imagination. Artists with the ability to convey their thoughts through computer animation software.
Who is our target student?
Aspiring Animators who are deeply passionate about motion, emotion, performance in Animated Movies, Video Games, and Digital Visual Effects. Students who recognize and understand their strengths of what they can be best at, and can build a rewarding career.
Who is not our target student?
Artists looking for general education, undecided, or unknowledgeable about career paths. We recommend taking our Introduction to Digital Arts course to find and recognize their strengths.
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Quick Facts
You can study 100% live Online, or Combined in Vancouver, Canada
You can study 100% live Online.
This program is offered 100% live Online.
Number of terms
4
Hours per week
20
High School Students
5
Program total hours
990
High School Students
180
Number of months
12
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How this program works
Watch video (3 min)
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Meet your next industry teachers
Blaine
Toderian
Calvin
Leduc
Damian
Ciancio
Ralph
Soll
Christopher
Vacher
Chris
Woods
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Meet your next industry teachers
Blaine
Toderian
Calvin
Leduc
Damian
Ciancio
Ralph
Soll
Christopher
Vacher
Chris
Woods
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Learning style
Select from our 2-Delivery options and design your education around your values and lifestyle
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Learning style
Online education designed around your values and lifestyle
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Online education designed around your values and lifestyle
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Onsite + Online Live Classes
• Small class sizes
• Two online live sessions per week, one hour per session
• One online live support class per week, one hour per session
• One online live homework class per week, 30 minutes per session
• One online live student networking session per day, one hour per session
• One in-person session per week, three hours per session
Assignments Workload
• Weekly assignments comprised by milestones and deadlines
• Synchronous and asynchronous online activities
• 20-25 hours per week
Schedules &
Class Times
• Class times are listed at the top of this website page
• Class times are also visible on the application form
• Flexible times for you to work and study at the same time
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Online
Live Classes
• Small class sizes
• Two online live sessions per week, one hour per session
• One online live support class per week, one hour per session
• One online live homework class per week, 30 minutes per session
• One online live student networking session per day, one hour per session
Assignments Workload
• Weekly assignments comprised by milestones and deadlines
• Synchronous and asynchronous online activities
• 20-25 hours per week
Schedules &
Class Times
• Class times are listed at the top of this website page
• Class times are also visible on the application form
• Flexible times for you to work and study at the same time
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Online
Live Classes
• Small class sizes
• Two online live sessions per week, one hour per session
• One online live support class per week, one hour per session
• One online live homework class per week, 30 minutes per session
• One online live student networking session per day, one hour per session
Assignments Workload
• Weekly assignments comprised by milestones and deadlines
• Synchronous and asynchronous online activities
Schedules &
Class Times
• Class times are listed at the top of this website page
• Class times are also visible on the application form
• Flexible times for you to work and study at the same time
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Program Outline
2D Computer Animation Diploma
Term 1
Drawing Preparation & Animation Principles
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of 2D animation. Various aspects and functionality of the 2D software ‘Animate CC’ are introduced. Proper animation workflows and methods are used to learn the 12 principles of animation. Animation exercises begin with basic movements and evolve into complex actions and acting.
Duration: 3 months
Term 2
Body Mechanics & Locomotion
This course provides an introduction to body mechanics. The focus of the course is on learning the physics, locomotion and kinematics of a body in motion, to use as the foundation for creating believable animated performances. Students learn the mechanic principles of each body part, in order to move them correctly. Acting for animation is introduced. Animation assignments begin with basic walks and evolve to advanced versions of bi-pedal and quadruped walk cycles.
Duration: 3 months
Term 3
Introduction to Acting
This course introduces students to Acting for Animation. Beginning with the study of pantomime (non verbal) acting, students will study Body Language, which incorporates gestures, postures, eye movements and blinking. Final animation assignments will include dialogue, requiring the study of facial performance including the mouth shapes, teeth and tongue positions to portray phonemes. Bringing life to an animated character and obtaining a believable performance is the ultimate goal.
Duration: 3 months
Term 4
Advanced Acting
This course is a continuation of in depth techniques of Acting for Animation studies. Students will go through a series of milestones in order to complete an animated sequence, which includes the performance of two computer-animated characters. Such milestones encompass writing the story, storyboarding, creating 2D/3D animatics, filming live-action reference and editing video and sound. This final term advances the students’ understanding and ability of storytelling, entertainment, acting and animation skills.
Duration: 3 months
Term 1
Drawing Preparation & Animation Principles
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of 2D animation. Various aspects and functionality of the 2D software ‘Animate CC’ are introduced. Proper animation workflows and methods are used to learn the 12 principles of animation. Animation exercises begin with basic movements and evolve into complex actions and acting.
Duration: 3 months
Term 2
Body Mechanics & Locomotion
This course provides an introduction to body mechanics. The focus of the course is on learning the physics, locomotion and kinematics of a body in motion, to use as the foundation for creating believable animated performances. Students learn the mechanic principles of each body part, in order to move them correctly. Acting for animation is introduced. Animation assignments begin with basic walks and evolve to advanced versions of bi-pedal and quadruped walk cycles.
Duration: 3 months
Term 3
Introduction to Acting
This course introduces students to Acting for Animation. Beginning with the study of pantomime (non verbal) acting, students will study Body Language, which incorporates gestures, postures, eye movements and blinking. Final animation assignments will include dialogue, requiring the study of facial performance including the mouth shapes, teeth and tongue positions to portray phonemes. Bringing life to an animated character and obtaining a believable performance is the ultimate goal.
Duration: 3 months
Course codes: 2DANIM-100, 2DANIM-200, 2DANIM-300, 2DANIM-400. Students must obtain a minimum grade of a B- (73%) to successfully pass the course. VANAS reserves the right to review and change without notice the curriculum design to meet the industry requirements.
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Admission Requirements
The following is the minimum criteria for students eligibility
Age
High school graduate (with transcript), or 19 years of age or older
Assessment
Prospective students must successfully pass general the assessment test in our application form. The test assesses Computer Knowledge, Internet knowledge, English reading, and Writing skills.
Portfolio
For diploma programs, a portfolio must be submitted as part of the application.If students do not have a portfolio, they may earn their way to admission by successfully passing the Introduction to Digital Arts course with a minimum grade of B- (73%).
English Proficiency
International students with English as a second language must demonstrate a good oral and written level of English. A telephone, video call, or in-person interview is required to verify English proficiency.
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System Requirements
Students are responsible for supplying their own Computer Software and Hardware.
Academic discounts are available to our students.
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Study and Work in Canada
Vancouver Animation School offers international students the option to study from their home countries or within Canada. VANAS DLI number is O19283928982
Designated Learning Institution
This full-time online program meets the Ministry of Education requirements to Study and Work in Canada. Classes are conducted online and onsite, and on-site lab access is available for students to interact with one another.
Study Visas and Work Permits
Students will need to apply for a Student Visa and are permitted to work for up to 20 hours per week for the duration of the program.
Citizen and Immigration Canada
Citizen and Immigration Canada reserves the right to grant student visas and work permits on an individual basis. In order to apply for a Student Visa, students must be accepted into the program.
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Premium Higher Education with all-inclusive industry values. VANAS welcomes you, works for you, and cares for you.
1-Year Online Diploma
$18,500 USD
$18,500 CAD
$4,500 CAD
$4,500 USD
$4,500 CAD
$4,500 CAD
$18,500 USD
$1,499 USD
$18,500 USD
$18,500 USD
$499 USD
$18,500 USD
$18,500 USD
$18,500 USD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 USD
$1,499 USD
$18,500 USD
$18,500 USD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 USD
$1,499 CAD
$1,499 CAD
$499 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
1-Year Combined Diploma
$24,500 USD
$24,500 CAD
$24,500 USD
$24,500 USD
$24,500 USD
$24,500 USD
$24,500 USD
$24,500 USD
$24,500 CAD
$24,500 USD
$24,500 USD
$24,500 USD
$24,500 CAD
$24,500 CAD
$24,500 CAD
$24,500 CAD
$24,500 CAD
$24,500 CAD
$24,500 USD
$24,500 CAD
$24,500 CAD
$24,500 CAD
1-Year Online Diploma
$18,500 USD
$18,500 CAD
$4,500 CAD
$4,500 USD
$4,500 CAD
$4,500 CAD
$18,500 USD
$1,499 USD
$18,500 USD
$18,500 USD
$499 USD
$18,500 USD
$18,500 USD
$18,500 USD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 USD
$1,499 USD
$18,500 USD
$18,500 USD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 USD
$1,499 CAD
$1,499 CAD
$499 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
2D Computer Animation Diploma
$18,500 USD
$18,500 CAD
$4,500 CAD
$4,500 USD
$4,500 CAD
$4,500 CAD
$18,500 USD
$1,499 USD
$18,500 USD
$18,500 USD
$499 USD
$18,500 USD
$18,500 USD
$18,500 USD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 USD
$1,499 USD
$18,500 USD
$18,500 USD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 USD
$1,499 CAD
$1,499 CAD
$499 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$18,500 CAD
$3,500
VANAS Financing Plans
Choose the payment option that fits best your financial situation and lifestyle
2D Computer Animation Diploma
Payment
Option
A
B
Number of
Payments
1
3
Tuition
Due
$4,500
$1,620
Tuition
Total
$4,500
$4,860
2D Computer Animation Diploma
Dual Enrollment for High School Students
Payment
Option
A
B
Number of
Payments
1
3
Tuition
Due
$3,500
$1,260
Tuition
Total
$3,500
$3,780
Convenience Fees
When paying with a Credit Card, a non-refundable convenience fee from 4% - 6% of the total amount will be applied. A convenience fee, sometimes referred to as a credit or debit card "service fee" is established by third party credit or debit card issuers to cover the transaction costs of online purchases. If the payment is international, credit card processors take an additional 1% since it's considered cross-border.
Vancouver Animation School does not receive any portion of convenience or service fee payments. Additionally, these fees are subject to change by third party credit and debit card issuers.
To avoid convenience fees from credit card issuers, you can always use a flat fee payment method such as direct deposit, wire transfer, or use a flat fee processor such as World Remit.
