| ANI102 | Design for Animation I | In-person | Not offered | In-person |
| | This course is focused on core elements of design, emphasizing both the mechanical and creative aspects of the artform. These concepts will be introduced through analysis of visual language, shape, form, proportion, style, and consistency. Upon completion, students will demonstrate fundamental drawing skills needed for character design in animation. |
| ANI105 | Film Language I | In-person | Not offered | In-person |
| | This course introduces students to the foundations of film language as it relates to animation. Exploring both technical and creative approaches to storytelling, students will learn how to cinematically present their ideas with a strong sense of composition, shot selection, and emotional impact. Through hands-on workshops, lectures and discussions, students will understand how to refine their work from initial sketches through to completed storyboard sequences. |
| ANI106 | Digital Tools I | In-person | Not offered | In-person |
| | This introductory, 14-week course provides animation students with foundational skills in 3D digital production, focusing on techniques that effectively integrate 2D and 3D workflows. Designed for first-semester students new to the 3D pipeline, the curriculum begins with an in-depth exploration of 2D vector drawing and animation techniques within a 3D environment. This initial focus allows students to ease into the 3D interface using familiar drawing principles. Once the foundational concepts are mastered, the course transitions to core 3D skills, including basic polygonal modeling, digital sculpting, texture/material creation, and scene lighting. Emphasis is placed on practical, creative application of these tools to empower students to incorporate robust 3D elements into their 2D and animated projects. |
| ANI108 | Animation Fundamentals I | In-person | Not offered | In-person |
| | This course introduces students to the principles of animation used throughout the industry. These concepts will be introduced through careful analysis of motion, hands on demonstrations, critique, and revision. Upon completion, students will demonstrate core movement principles with a particular emphasis on timing and spacing, preparing them for more advanced lessons. |
| ANI111 | Structural Drawing for Animation I | In-person | Not offered | In-person |
| | This course is focused on core precepts of structural drawing, emphasizing functional perspective, volume, composition, sequential storytelling, and consistency in design. These concepts will be introduced through analysis of industrial design, architecture, animation history and observation of the natural world. Upon completion, students will demonstrate fundamental drawing skills needed for all areas of animation production. |
| ANI112 | Animation Success Practices | Online | Not offered | Online |
| | This 7-week course introduces students to organizational and interpersonal skills necessary for success in animation as both a student and career professional. Time management, organization, business communication, professionalism, networking, and personal health and well-being are covered to encompass a variety of important yet often overlooked skills needed to succeed in the industry. |
| ANI113 | Guest Animation Professional Series | Online | Not offered | Online |
| | This 7-week course brings guest speakers to share their experiences in the animation industry. Through these talks and Q & A’s students will broaden their understanding of animation as both a business and creative art, learning from artists and entrepreneurs in 2D or 3D animation, gaming, visual development, or production management. |
| ANI116 | Life Drawing I | In-person | Not offered | In-person |
| | This common course introduces students to the foundations of figure drawing for animation. Using mainly traditional materials and life models, students will be taught how to accurately draw the figure by unifying form, anatomy, and proportion. Focus will be placed on line quality, gesture, accuracy and appeal. Upon completion, students will demonstrate fundamental figure drawing skills that will enhance their work in both animation and design. |
COM101 or
COM111 | Communicating Across Contexts or
Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched) | Hybrid
Online
In-person | Hybrid
Online
In-person | Hybrid
Online
In-person |
| | COM101: This course introduces students to the core concepts of communication. Students will cultivate an awareness of these concepts by analyzing how they are used in a variety of texts and contexts, and they will apply these concepts strategically in their own writing. Through a variety of writing tasks centred on these core concepts of communication, students will develop the transferrable reading and writing skills essential for success in their post-secondary studies, workplaces, and communities. COM111: This course introduces students to the core concepts of communication. Students will cultivate an awareness of these concepts by analyzing how they are used in a variety of texts and contexts, and they will apply these concepts strategically in their own writing. Through a variety of writing tasks centred on these core concepts of communication, students will develop the transferrable reading and writing skills essential for success in their post-secondary studies, workplaces, and communities. COM111 is six hours per week in order to offer students extra language and reading support. |
