Animation

Animation is the art of transforming static images into dynamic, captivating creations. It's a versatile and immersive medium that empowers artists and storytellers to breathe life into characters and imaginary worlds. From enchanting short films and whimsical cartoons to epic feature-length movies and persuasive advertisements, animation has the extraordinary ability to captivate and connect with audiences of all ages.

Guided by experienced animators, you and your peers will embark on an exciting journey into the principles of animation. Explore movement, timing, and character development through a blend of hands-on projects and interactive lessons. Dive into the foundations of animation, laying the groundwork for a variety of creative passions and career pathways, from film and advertising to game design and beyond. From the traditional charm of hand-drawn animation to the dynamic realm of 2D digital animation, this course caters to all levels of experience.

Whether you aspire to become an animator, a concept artist, or are curious about new mediums of expression, this course opens the doors to the world of animation.

CSTA 112 Animation

July 2 - 26 2024 | 4 weeks
9:00am - 4:00pm (Pacific Time)
Monday to Friday

CSTA 212 Animation (Online)

July 2 - 26 2024 | 4 weeks
9:00am - 4:00pm (Pacific Time)
Monday to Friday

Join us for a fully online course where you'll connect with a diverse group of young animators, all sharing your passion for bringing stories to life. Collaborate, exchange ideas, and build lasting connections with fellow artists, all from the comfort of your own space. This is an opportunity to create, learn, and grow as part of a supportive online community.

Tuition

Domestic Students: $2,611.10 CAD
International Students: $3,011.10 CAD

About our Instructors

Darren Brereton

Darren has worked for a variety of Canadian and international animation studios (NFB; Disney- Paris & Vancouver; Cinar; Bardel; DHX; Atomic; etc.) as an animator, in storyboarding, direction, layout, posing, and special effects animation. An honours graduate of Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Animation and Sound Design, he is a hard-working animator, instructor, and fan of all things relating to character-driven animation. An excellent critic of script writing, boarding, layouts, timing, editing, sound design, and all other aspects of animation production, he can coax the best out of fledgling animators and students. He is also a keen observationalist, especially of the happy accidents in day-to-day life, as well as a prolific cyclist and seasonal softball player.

Phoebe Nezil

Phoebe is an animator, illustrator and educator living on unceded Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh territories. Phoebe has a Bachelor of Media Arts from Emily Carr and a Bachelor of Education from SFU, and uses both to teach media arts and animation to high school students in Port Moody and Vancouver. In her down time, Phoebe shoots film photography, plays Minecraft and tries to convince everyone to watch Star Trek: The Next Generation. Phoebe lives with her cat, surrounded by books, and dreams of new ways to approach and pursue visual storytelling.

Questions?

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