Diploma in Art of Character & Creature Animation

• Intensive Specialization

• Traditional Animation, 2D & 3D Animation, Experimental Animation

• Enacting Character, body mechanics, and Understanding Creatures

• Industry pipeline and practices

• Animation director's review, critique and feedback

• Masterclass by animators with prior experience in international shows

• Performance-Focused Pedagogy

• Future-Now Technology – Game AR-VR

• Portfolio-Driven Outcome

• Advanced, specialized curriculum that skips the basics to focus on mastering character and creature animation at the highest industry standards.

• Mentorship from industry veterans who bring real-world experience and direct feedback into the classroom.

• A performance-focused approach, training you in body mechanics, expressive movement, and precision control using tools like the Graph Editor.

• Direct pipeline to the industry, with a program designed to equip you with the professional-level skills that top studios seek for advanced roles.

This certification is tailored for individuals with prior subject knowledge or working experience in illustration, animation, or design.

It is ideal for:

• Individuals with a degree or diploma in Multimedia or Animation.

• Working professionals with prior subject knowledge or experience in a related field.

• Portfolio-Based Entry: We recognize your existing talent. Admission is based on your portfolio and a discussion of your goals and a studio test.

• Application & Portfolio:
  Apply with your credentials and a portfolio demonstrating your existing skills.
• Portfolio Review:
  Your portfolio will be reviewed by a panel of industry experts. A studio test may be required.
• Personal Interview:
  A one-on-one discussion about your work and career aspirations.

This course is prepared for advanced and specific roles within the animation and gaming industries. Potential career paths include:

• Character Animator

• Creature & Non-Human Animator

• Motion Capture Artist

• AR/VR Animator

• Animation Technical Director (TD)

• Previs / Layout Artist

• Animation Pipeline Coordinator