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Develop an in-demand computer animation skill.

The Sheridan Digital Character Animation Program offers you advanced  training in a specialized, highly sought-after computer animation skill. Designed in response to industry demand, this post-graduate program offers an exciting opportunity: With just eight months of study and the proper amount of dedication, character computer animation school graduates and young industry professionals can launch or advance their careers.

Working in the Sheridan Centre for Animation and Emerging Technologies (SCAET), you’ll advance in your ability to create memorable characters/creatures, from script to storyboard to modelling and advanced rigging, all the way through to post-production. You will also:
  • Learn advanced computer animation techniques
  • Study and apply principles of acting and performance
  • Work on nuances of timing, dialogue and expression
  • Build up your portfolio
  • Showcase your creativity

Sheridan’s instructors, all longtime veterans of the industry, will do more than work with you on your skills. They’ll also teach you good work habits as well --- the little things that can make the difference between mediocre work and outstanding character computer animation.

View samples of students' work here

Computer Animation–Character classes are held at the Trafalgar Road Campus in Oakville, Ontario.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Apply appropriate principles of animation to pre-rigged or original designs.
  • Demonstrate personal style through design elements.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in operating and troubleshooting a computer animation pipeline system including file management and shell scripting.
  • Plan and problem-solve the production of 3D animated sequences.
  • Meet project timelines.
  • Apply principles of acting and performance to create believable characters/creatures.
  • Create original characters/creatures from the idea stage to scripting, storyboarding, modeling, through to post-production.
  • Apply advanced character rigging skills to original cg models.
  • Design the controls for expressions and constraints.
  • Demonstrate proficient drawing ability.

CODE TITLE CREDITS
 
TERM 1
ANIM 53650 Digital Character Methodology 1 6
SYST 59212 Digital Character Systems 1 6
THET 51930 Performance Analysis and Storytelling 3
ARTS 57280 Anatomy and Life Drawing 1 3
ANIM 54290 Digital Character Project Pre-Production 3
 
Total: 21
 
TERM 2
ANIM 55468 Digital Character Methodology 2 6
SYST 54941 Digital Character Systems 2 6
ARTS 53563 Anatomy and Life Drawing 2 3
ANIM 51132 Digital Character Directed Project 3
 
Total: 18

Note: Courses subject to change.

Graduates of the Digital Character Animation program have a specialized, highly marketable skill that translates directly to the workplace. They enjoy a wide range of career opportunities in such industries as:
  • Film
  • Television
  • Advertising
  • Video gaming
  • Web design
Students often find work as computer and digital character animators, and in character modelling and rigging.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

  • Sheridan’s Computer Animation Program or equivalent

and

  • A postsecondary diploma or degree in the visual or fine arts

and/or

  • Four years of demonstrated competence through relevant work experience

Credentials earned at less than the equivalent of an Ontario College Diploma will not be considered as having met the academic entrance requirements. Weekend workshops and certificates of a one-year duration are not deemed equivalent.

Applicant Selection

 
Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of:

  • Demonstrated competence through related work and/or educational experience

and

  • Response to a questionnaire
  • Portfolio

A portfolio review fee is required with the submission.

Postsecondary transcripts, indicating courses completed to date, must be submitted to ontariocolleges.ca at the time of application.

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs. 

 


 


 


 


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Program Details

Faculty:
Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design
Program Code:
PCADC
Duration:
1 Year (PCADC)
Designation:
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Campus:
Trafalgar Road Campus
Start:
September

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