Animation (ANI)

This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security.

As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:

• Design, create and animate objects and characters with naturalistic and expressive movements and poses.
• Design and create hand-drawn and/or computer-generated drawings using principles of art, design and composition.
• Select and use appropriate tools and technologies for the development of animation projects.
• Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of animation projects.
• Plan, develop and execute a series of effective and believable animation sequences.
• Create and enhance the production of animation sequences and projects using a variety of principles and techniques related to cinematography and art direction.
• Use storytelling skills to create and enhance the development and execution of animation sequences.
• Use performance theory and skills to create and enhance animation.
• Design and produce layouts using perspective, composition and colour theory to enhance visual presentation and mood.
• Present and defend a visual concept to a target audience.
• Use computer skills and appropriate digital asset management techniques to function effectively within a production pipeline.
• Develop, assemble and present a demo reel* or portfolio in a manner that meets current industry expectations, and highlights one’s creativity, skills and proficiency with relevant animation software and related technologies.