CLASSICAL ANIMATION STUDIES
The Classical Animation Studies Program is specifically designed
to educate students in the principles of classical 2D animation.
Industry professionals teach the Classical Animation Studies
Program. Students will create a portfolio highlighting their
achievements in 2D animation principles.
Students will learn traditional animation
skills in the areas of storyboarding, character design and animation
theory. This course will include instructed classes from a top
industry professional as well as lab time during which the instruction
will be available for one-on-one consultation.
The digital portfolio produced in Multimedia
Professional Studies will be assessed prior to student's acceptance
in this course.
TITLE: Classical Animation
Studies
DURATION:
Ten months, September to June; Saskatoon
Classes are Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3:30 pm.
Students are required to be in class during this time.
OBJECTIVE:
This course is designed to introduce students to classical
animation in the areas of movement, facial and body gestures,
walk cycles, storyboarding, and layout. Upon completion of this
course students will produce a portfolio of their work. It is
anticipated that students who graduate from the Classical Animation
Studies program will continue their studies in the field of
3D Animation and Game Design.
PREREQUISITES:
·
Grade 12 diploma or equivalent (as per Canadian standards),
or Mature Student Status
·
Mature students are 19 years of age or older and have
been out of high school for at least one year.
·
A portfolio is required to apply to this course.
·
Acceptance procedures include portfolio review, interview
and portfolio assessment.
CURRICULUM:
This New Media Campus curriculum has been designed by industry
professionals to give students a very intense hands-on experience.
Students will use industry-standard software, namely U.S. Animation
and Flipbook to test and assemble their animation sequences.
TOOLS SUPPLIED:
·
All tools are supplied in-class only, property of New
Media Campus:
·
Drawing Boards
·
Light Tables
·
Software
·Approximately
$150 required for books (list to be provided)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To be considered for the New Media Classical Animation Studies
program, please complete an application form and send a $75.00
non-refundable registration fee to:
New Media Campus
1223 Idylwyld Drive North
Saskatoon, SK S7L 1A1
Attention: Tara Kucher
All applications will be reviewed and students will be contacted
for an interview.
TUITION COSTS:
·
Tuition is $12,000 for Classical Animation Studies,
no GST or PST on tuition.
· The
first instalment of $7,200 is due on September 4th.
· The
second instalment of $4,800 is due on December 3rd.
· FUNDED
STUDENTS: Payment
is due in full on or before orientation.
·
Tuitions are to be paid on time or
students will not be eligible to attend classes.
·
Cash, cheque, certified cheque or money orders
are acceptable.
·
Cheques made payable to New Media Campus.
STUDENT LOANS or FUNDING PROGRAMS:
·
Financial assistance may be available to qualified students.
·
New Media Campus is registered as a private vocational
school and is designated for all funding programs, student loans,
and scholarships. Contact New Media Campus for assistance with
Student Loans.
·
Canada/Saskatchewan Students Loans: http://www.student-loans.sk.ca
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Other Canadian Provinces: http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/student_loans
REFUND POLICY:
A refund will be provided for students who withdraw prior to
the course start date.
If you withdraw after the start date, your tuition will be refunded
based on the following:
·
If 20% or less of the hours of instruction for the course
have been delivered, the school will retain 25% of the tuition
fee.
·
If more than 20% but 50% or less of the hours of instruction
for course have been delivered, the school will retain 60% of
the tuition fee.
·
If more than 50% of the hours of instruction for the
course have been delivered, the school will retain 100% of the
tuition fee.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please contact New Media Campus Registrar Office in Saskatoon
at (306) 955-4412 (toll free: 1-866-755-5551)
You can also contact us by email at info@newmediacampus.com
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