Animation

This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:

• Design, create and animate objects and characters with naturalistic and expressive movements and poses.
• Design and create hand-drawn and/or computer-generated drawings using principles of art, design and composition.
• Select and use appropriate tools and technologies for the development of animation projects.
• Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of animation projects.
• Plan, develop and execute a series of effective and believable animation sequences.
• Create and enhance the production of animation sequences and projects using a variety of principles and techniques related to cinematography and art direction.
• Use storytelling skills to create and enhance the development and execution of animation sequences.
• Use performance theory and skills to create and enhance animation.
• Design and produce layouts using perspective, composition and colour theory to enhance visual presentation and mood.
• Present and defend a visual concept to a target audience.
• Use computer skills and appropriate digital asset management techniques to function effectively within a production pipeline.
• Develop, assemble and present a demo reel* or portfolio in a manner that meets current industry expectations, and highlights one’s creativity, skills and proficiency with relevant animation software and related technologies.

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