By the time the final year of the program came and my graduation was in front of me, I had a firmer and more enlightened idea of my own style of art and where it fits in the larger world of art around me.
2D Character Animation Diploma Program
1-Year Diploma Program
Online Classes
Program Description
We are Victoria’s oldest and largest animation college! As a Toon Boom Harmony Centre of Excellence since 2015, Edison College Canada (ECC) is constantly training and inspiring artists to participate in the country’s booming digital arts and entertainment economy. The 2D Character Animation program is a one-year intensive Diploma program designed to get students ready for a career as a 2D Character Animator. Students will learn through live practical demonstrations and theory followed by guided in class assignments.
All courses are designed to flow one into the other with the culmination of 2 personal projects. All of which will be brought together into a Demo Reel and Portfolio website, giving the students the resources to start a career as an animator while fostering their individual passion and drive through the variability of personal projects.
This program has been reviewed and approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
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Tuition Includes:
- Emmy Winning 2D Animation Software – Harmony 22
- Storyboard Pro 22 to seamlessly integrate with Harmony 22
- Toon Boom Certification
- Free Computer configured for 2D Character Animation
STUDENT ANIMATION DEMO REEL
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Admission Requirements
- High School Graduate or equivalent OR mature student status (19 years or older prior to starting the program
- Meet one of the following English Language Proficiency requirements:
- Minimum Grade 12 English (Domestic Students)
- Overall IELTS 6.0, CLB Level 7, Duolingo score of 95-100, or ECC test score of 67/100
COURSES
Digital Tools Art Theory & Design Animation - Practical Skills & Theory 1 Animation - Practical Skills & Theory 2 Draftsmanship - Life Drawing Draftsmanship - Perspective / Backgrounds Design Draftsmanship - Character Design Character Rigging Intro to Storyboarding Business Practices for Animation Portfolio Prep/Demo - Personal Project 1 Portfolio Prep/Demo - Personal Project 2 Portfolio Prep - Demo Reel/Website
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The 2D Animation program at Edison College was transformative, blending traditional techniques with modern digital tools. The faculty, seasoned industry professionals, provided personalized guidance, fostering both creativity and practical skills. Collaborative projects helped me build a professional portfolio ready for the job market. I highly recommend this program to aspiring animators.
CAREER & EMPLOYMENT
2D Animator Character Design Concept Artist Animation Editor & Compositor Storyboard Artist
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