In the Writing for Animation certificate course, students learn how to create their own stories for the Animation, Visual Effects, and Video Game industries. Students take live online classes to fit their busy schedules and learning styles their own original properties.
As part of the course curricula, students learn story structure, outlines, beat breakdowns, writers' block, and the 'plan of attack.' By the end of the program, students create premises, outlines, and final scripts for animation in the proper format, as well as how to develop and pitch their original projects.
Beginners, aspiring storytellers, and people that like to create digital entertainment. Must enjoy using computer writing software. Artists intrigued by the behind-the-scenes screenwriting work done in the Animation, Visual Effects, VR, and Video Games industries.
Beginners, aspiring screenwriters who are deeply passsionate in telling stories and entertaining audiences. Artists who recognize and understand their strengths of what they can be best at, and can build a rewarding career.
Screenwriters who want general fine arts education, opposed to commercialize their artwork, or make a living off their artwork. Screenwirters looking for creative writing education.
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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
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of Writing for Animation. Students will learn what is the Story Structure and how to Generate Ideas for it. During the first month of Writing for Animation course, students will also study the Shot and Story Structure Breakdown.
Duration: 1 month
During the second term, VANAS students study Writers Block and Rewriting. The focus of the Writing for Animation course is on learning “Plan of Attack”. Students learn the Progress of the story and work on the 1st Draft of Benchmark.
Duration: 1 month
During the third term, VANAS students continue working on “Plan of Attack”. The focus of the Writing for Animation course is to complete the final draft of the story. Review of the final story draft. Writing for Animation course recap.
Duration: 1 month
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of Writing for Animation. Students will learn what is the Story Structure and how to Generate Ideas for it. During the first month of Writing for Animation course, students will also study the Shot and Story Structure Breakdown.
Duration: 1 month
During the second term, VANAS students study Writers Block and Rewriting. The focus of the Writing for Animation course is on learning “Plan of Attack”. Students learn the Progress of the story and work on the 1st Draft of Benchmark.
Duration: 1 month
During the third term, VANAS students continue working on “Plan of Attack”. The focus of the Writing for Animation course is to complete the final draft of the story. Review of the final story draft. Writing for Animation course recap.
Duration: 1 month
Course codes: WFA-100, WFA-200, WFA-300. Students must obtain a minimum grade of a B- to successfully pass. Vancouver Animation School reserves the right to review and change without notice the curriculum design to meet the industry requirements.
14+ years of age or older(If under 19 years of age, parent or guardian consent is required)
Successfully pass general assessment test that includes a computer knowledge assessment, Internet knowledge assessment, and English reading and writing skills assessment.
No portfolio requirement, this is a beginners hands-on course open to the general public
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.
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.
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