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In the Animated Short Films Diploma, students learn to create an animated short film, either 2D or 3D animation. Students attend classes live online to fit their busy schedules and learning styles.
As part of the course curricula, students learn the animation production process and pipeline and create stories to achieve sincere, believable, and strong connections with their audiences.
By the end of the program, students will develop their animated films ready to tour the festival circuits.
Aspiring Animators who want to become film makers and to produce a short story in either 2D or 3D techniques. 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.
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.
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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There are morning classes and evening classes to include students in the northern and southern hemispheres.
The class schedule is subject to change depending on faculty availability.
• Small class sizes
• Two live sessions per week, one hour per session full time
• One live support class(es) per week, one hour per session
• Weekly assignments comprised by milestones and deadlines
• Online activities
• Diploma programs 20-25 hours per week
• Certificate programs 5-15 hours per week
• 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
Students choose to produce their Animated short film in either 2D or 3D while exploring and developing their story ideas. Students create and present several stories, along with supplemental visuals that result in a final story selection. The story is expanded visually from a pitch board into a comprehensive storyboard. The static storyboard transitions into a moving 2D Animatic
Duration: 3 months
A finished 2D or 3D layout is assembled based on their 2D animatic. The technical setup process is conducted to incorporate the student’s characters, props and their sets. Final dialogue and music is recorded and broken down for synchronous purposes. Blocking of character animation commences.
Duration: 3 months
Blocking of character animation key poses continues. Successful transitioning from and into the poses and actions before and after each scene to carry sequence flow. Addition of breakdown key poses to refine character’s actions, timing and arcs. Cleaning-up and polishing of animation commences. Bringing life to an animated character and obtaining a believable performance to support the story is the ultimate goal. Color studies of the character and the background are finalized through the completion of Color Scripting.
Duration: 3 months
This course completes the production of a short 2D or 3D Animation film. Animation is finalized and polished to bring students storytelling abilities up to industry standards. Final textures and materials are applied to all models. 2D or 3D lighting is created for each scene. This final term includes the rendering and compositing of each scene. Animation Festivals are researched and studied for the entry guidelines, festival circuits, screenings, marketing materials including the professional opportunities and benefits available to filmmakers.
Duration: 3 months
Students choose to produce their Animated short film in either 2D or 3D while exploring and developing their story ideas. Students create and present several stories, along with supplemental visuals that result in a final story selection. The story is expanded visually from a pitch board into a comprehensive storyboard. The static storyboard transitions into a moving 2D Animatic
Duration: 3 months
A finished 2D or 3D layout is assembled based on their 2D animatic. The technical setup process is conducted to incorporate the student’s characters, props and their sets. Final dialogue and music is recorded and broken down for synchronous purposes. Blocking of character animation commences.
Duration: 3 months
Blocking of character animation key poses continues. Successful transitioning from and into the poses and actions before and after each scene to carry sequence flow. Addition of breakdown key poses to refine character’s actions, timing and arcs. Cleaning-up and polishing of animation commences. Bringing life to an animated character and obtaining a believable performance to support the story is the ultimate goal. Color studies of the character and the background are finalized through the completion of Color Scripting.
Duration: 3 months
Course codes: FILM-100, FILM-200, FILM-300, FILM-400. Students must obtain a minimum grade of a B- (73%) to successfully pass the course. Vancouver Animation School reserves the right to review and change without notice the curriculum design to meet the industry requirements.
High school graduate (with transcript), or 19 years of age or older
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.
For diploma programs, a portfolio must be submitted as part of the application. 3D Animation Diploma (1-year minimum) orBFA Animation Degree orMasters Animation Degree or2 years of professional animation experience.
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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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.
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.
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