About the course

Our Animation course expands your animating skillset and will take you to the next level in your career.

You will build on your current understanding of animation and will be able to create realistic characters & assets and learn the correct workflow techniques to produce studio-quality animations.

Recommended skills

• Basic understanding of Maya, Nuke, Adobe Suite & DaVinci resolve
• Knowledge of basic animation
• Knowledge of the 12 principles of animation
• Basic understanding of weight, timing and spacing
• Good time management

What we offer

• Intensive training from our industry-leading artists
• Access to studio-grade virtual workstations, software, and rendering
• You will be encouraged and coached to create a professional showreel of your work which you can take with you after completing the course
• Continued access to tutorials after the course
• A digital badge and certificate to share on your LinkedIn profile
• Ongoing recruitment opportunities and continued contact with the Technicolor Creative Studios community

Who can apply

• Recent graduates of a VFX-related program or entry/junior level candidates with some experience looking for their first break in the VFX industry
• Candidates who are ready to cross the bridge from learning to a professional career

How to enroll

• Apply with your department-specific demo reel and CV attached
• Provide the information required in the pre-screening questionnaire
• Your eligibility is based on the location to which you apply; the Admissions team will review if you are eligible and willing to work in that location after the virtual course
• All applicants must complete a standardized skills test provided by the Admissions team
• Receive feedback on results and revise if necessary
• Complete a brief interview with an Admissions or Academy team member
• Admissions team will confirm your enrolment in the designated course’s start date

Virtual workstations

We use the Teradici remote desktop client to connect to our Cloud Virtual workstations, which will run on almost any computer with the following operating systems: Windows, macOS and Linux.

You will need at least a 10MB broadband connection (20mb+ recommended).

Our cloud workstations provide all required software and course assets.

Minimum Requirements

• Laptop or workstation with webcam, microphone and speakers/headset
• External monitor with HD resolution
• 3-button mouse
• 10mb/s Broadband (20MB+ recommended)
• Wacom tablet – list of Teradici compatible models here

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