Program Duration:
One Year
Next Full-Time Starts:
March & September 2010/11

3D Animation

(3D) Character Animation at VanArts is a unique 1-year diploma program emphasizing the foundation principles of animation and acting. Students in the 2D and 3D programs study the fundamentals together in shared lectures, assignments and critiques while working in their chosen medium. An animator's goal is to..."Master the fundamentals – there is nothing else."

The VanArts Character Animation program is led by Wayne Gilbert, an animation veteran of 30+ years, whose credits include Rock & Rule at Nelvana, Star Wars Episode II at Industrial Light & Magic, and Skate & Skate II at Electronic Arts.  Wayne has also been involved with training for Walt Disney Studios and is author of Simplified Drawing for Planning Animation.  Joining him as a senior instructor is Mark Pudleiner. Mark’s industry credits, which span 20 years, include Don Bluth Studios, Walt Disney Feature Animation and Dreamworks.  Studying the craft of character animation in 2D with Wayne, Mark, and their team of talented instructors is a rare privilege for aspiring character animators.

You graduate with a diploma, a professional animation demo reel and portfolio, industry contacts and job search strategies.

  • 2010/2011 START DATES in MARCH and SEPTEMBER

"Let Go" - Award-winning short film by VanArts Head of Animation Wayne Gilbert

 PART-TIME?  looking for part-time 3D Animation courses? click here

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