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Commercial Animation Program Details

The Commercial Animation program focuses on drawing, design and classical animation techniques. Students learn all about animation and animation design for a career in the commercial animation industry.

The Commercial Animation program runs for 2 years beginning in September and ending in April each year. A maximum of 24 candidates are selected based on a portfolio review (in April) for admission each September.

Graduates are awarded a Diploma in Commercial Animation.

2012 Fees & Expenses

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Diploma in the Commercial Animation Program

First Term

ANIM 111 Animation Drawing I 6.00
ANIM 112 Animation Design I 2.25
ANIM 113 Life Drawing for Animation I 3.00
ANIM 114 History of Character Animation 2.25
CMNS 115 Communications for Animation 3.00

Second Term

ANIM 120 Directing for Animation 1.50
ANIM 121 Animation Drawing II 6.00
ANIM 122 Animation Design II 1.50
ANIM 123 Life Drawing for Animation II 3.00
ANIM 124 Anatomy for Animation 1.50
ANIM 126 Layout Design I 1.50

Third Term

ANIM 231 Animation Drawing III 4.50
ANIM 232 Storyboard Design 3.00
ANIM 233 Life Drawing for Animation III 3.00
ANIM 235 Digital 2D Animation 2.25
ANIM 236 Layout Design II 3.00

Fourth Term

ANIM 241 Animation Drawing IV 3.00
ANIM 243 Life Drawing for Animation IV 3.00
ANIM 245 Colour and Media 3.00
ANIM 246 Advanced Animation Projects 2.25
ANIM 247 Digital Painting and Design 1.50

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