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
Program Description
Edison College is 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.
This 2D Animation Course 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.
Generally, all 2D Animation Programs are recognised by the provincial governments in Canada. This 2D animation diploma has been reviewed and approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
Program Objectives
All subjects, in this Character Animation Course, are designed to flow one into the other with the culmination of two 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.
At the end of the program, students will be able to:
• Develop a portfolio that showcases their abilities and use that portfolio to search for employment.
• Apply for employment as a ‘junior 2D character animator’.
• Be able to animate a 2D character in Harmony Toon Boom.
• Certification: students must have some familiarity with art and design theory, character design, background art and design/layout, compositing, storyboarding, editing, rigging, scene planning, etc.
• Students will be able to complete Harmony Toon Boom (a popular software in Online Animation Courses Canada).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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 10 English (Domestic Students)
- Overall IELTS 6.0, CLB Level 7, or Duolingo score of 95-100
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2D Animator Character Design Concept Artist Animation Editor & Compositor Storyboard Artist
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