The 2D Animation and Digital Art Program at MBC College combines artistic talent with technical expertise. You will learn to design and animate characters, bringing them to life with sound and storytelling. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, students will master techniques for capturing movement through life drawing and take projects from storyboard to finished animation using cutting-edge tools in MBC College’s well-equipped labs.
This comprehensive program prepares graduates for various roles within the animation industry. Spanning four consecutive terms, it mirrors the fast-paced atmosphere of real-world studios, enabling students to build skills quickly and effectively. Graduates will earn a diploma from one of Halifax’s respected colleges, leaving with a professional portfolio and demo reel to kickstart their careers.
Halifax is a hub for animation, featuring over 60 VFX and animation studios, making it a key player in the industry. The city is home to post-production and visual effects companies working on commercials, music videos, interactive games, films, TV series, and more. Halifax-based animation companies are well-known for creating computer animation for TV and CGI for movies, commercials, and interactive content.
Through the program, students will explore the creative processes and practical skills behind animation, developing artistic capabilities and digital techniques to qualify for a variety of positions in the animation and digital art sector.
The 2D Animation program at MBC College prepares you for careers such as:
– Digital Animator
– Character Designer
– Concept/Storyboard Artist
– Concept Clean-up Artist
– Level Designer
– Layout Artist
– Illustrator
### TERM 1
Begin your journey with foundational skills that set the stage for entering the animation and digital art industry. This term covers the basics, including business skills for professional animators, character animation principles, and life drawing fundamentals.
Courses include:
– Basic Digital Skills for Animation
– Business Technology
– Character Animation – Level 1
– Introduction to Animation Industry
– Digital Paint
– Life Drawing for Animation – Level 1
– Professional Development – Level 1
### TERM 2
Build on your skills as you delve deeper into animation. Your characters will come to life as you refine your ability to create dynamic and engaging animations. You’ll also continue to develop professionally with the help of a mentor.
Courses include:
– Character Animation – Level 2
– Drawing for Animation Workshop
– Layout and Production
– Life Drawing for Animation – Level 2
– Professional Development – Level 2
– Character Design
### TERM 3
Get hands-on with the animation pipeline. Learn the production elements and stages, enhance your narrative skills with storyboarding techniques, and work with Harmony software to master timing, action, weight, and walk cycles. Start your final project and receive guidance from mentors to shape your portfolio.
Courses include:
– Storyboarding
– Life Drawing for Animation – Level 3
– Professional Development – Level 3
– Drawing for Animation
– Digital Character Animation – Level 1
– Final Project Workshop – Level 1
### TERM 4
Continue refining your skills through your final project, showcasing your abilities from concept development to animation production. Focus on assembling your professional portfolio and receiving guidance from your mentor to prepare for a successful career in animation.
Courses include:
– Life Drawing for Animation – Level 4
– Portfolio Production Workshop
– Animation Production and Sound
– Digital Character Animation – Level 2
– Final Project Workshop – Level 2
– Professional Development – Level 4
Take the first step toward a rewarding career in animation with MBC College’s diploma program.
