Curriculum

Course Description​
Dive deeper into linear perspective systems and further explore basic and  more complex laws that are vital to express the illusion of dimensional forms  on a two-dimensional surface or screen. In this course you will design spaces  and grow your repertoire of approaches for representing accurate and  different views. Assignments will emphasize points of view and narrative  elements that you will convey in your designs. By the end of this course, you  will be able to position cameras/viewpoints on paper and in photoshop,  render a number of perspective views for various spaces, and prepare for  advanced study/portfolio development.

Course Description​

Maya is one of the concept designer’s most essential tools for professional work in animation, games, and film. From learning hotkeys to rendering your first 3D designs, this course provides a strong foundation for future course work and industry practice. 

​

Course Description​

Building on Figure & Anatomy Drawing 1, you will further develop your understanding and skill representing human and animal forms and their anatomical features. You will explore more complex action-poses and character development from model poses. By the end of this course you will be able to further enhance your skills/approaches for blocking out animal and human characters.  You will produce studies focusing on quality of line work, weight, proportion, and use of colour.  

​

Course Description​
Students in this course will further enhance their skill and practice with  the fundamentals of composition, lighting, and design. Level: Working from  an intermediate-level design brief you will design characters, environments,  vehicles, and/or props. You will aim to create industry-level designs that  communicate a story to the viewer. Skills + Techniques: Through the proper  use of composition, lighting, and mood you will direct the viewer’s attention  to story elements. Connect to future coursework and/or industry: This  course and project will provide you with an opportunity to enhance your  storytelling skills for future and major projects.
 

Course Description​
With focus on traditional animation methods, Students will study timing and  weight through a series of projects designed to demonstrate the principles of  animation. Techniques such as squash, stretch, anticipation, settle, key  framing, inbetweening, and cycling will be learned.