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Duration: Full Time • 10 months  (5 days a week from 8:30 to 16:00) • All learning hours are achieved via your study duration at the academy, studio time and project-based assignments. *Sessions will be grouped together to lower cost of traveling, however, in some cases classes may not follow this convention and schedules are subject to change.

Online & Part Time  • Part Time = 10 months (2 x evening classes, 18:00 to 21:00, Mon & Wed OR Tues & Thur) • Online = 10 Months (Online live classes, twice/week, 17:00 - 18:00, Mon & Wed OR Tues & Thurs) • All learning hours are obtained through a combination of live virtual classes, pre-recorded video lectures and project-based tasks.

OverviewAs humans, 90% of the information transmitted to the brain is visual, the core reason why there has been an inevitable shift towards animated visual content on social media. Just last year, the number of animated posts per person has increased 94% and Facebook averages more than 4 billion video streams every day, linked to increase in online buying after watching animated content. Animators are the creators of this content. Work in the field of 2D animation requires both creativity and technological skills. These animations may be used in advertisements, films, television shows, computer games, or websites. In this programme you will be exposed to 2D illustration concepts and animation techniques with the help of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Toon Boom’s Storyboard Pro, Toon Boom’s Harmony and Toon Boom’s Producer. This course aims to improve the students understanding of characters and their environments, the creation of such worlds and the effective communication of them through 2D art and animation. In depth emphasis is placed on Toon Boom and its modules as a popular tool used in industry as noted by this quote from Toon Boom.

Admission Requirements• Students should be able to use basic computer applications and thus should have basic computer literacy. If this is not the case, proof of training in basic computer literacy will be required in order to be eligible for this course.

Mode of DeliveryFull Time

What you getAfter finishing this course, you will have a complete understanding of the different pieces of software and the workflow required to use them successfully. You will also get:

• Internationally recognized Toon Boom Certificate • Show-reel stills and animation • Interaction and classes with industry professionals

Advanced 2D Animation, Illustration and Storyboard Design with Toon Boom

Features and Benefits1. Learn industry critical software and technology platforms such as Toon Boom, Sketchbook, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and After Effects to the value of thousands of Rands, a critically advantageous consideration for any employer when considering.

2. Learn how to sell your skills with our “Freelancing for Creatives, Designers and Digital Artists, Making Money in the Gig Economy” module 3. Students will receive no cost student licenses of all software programs used during the programme. 4. Students will work towards compiling a Portfolio of Evidence and student showreel to allow for early and continuous job application. 5. Industry exposure through our industry contacts and online recruitment portal. 6. Showcase of student work at our annual internal Job Fair for exposure to potential employers as well as the popular Rage Expo or Comicon.

“The best animation studios in the world use Toon Boom software From major animation companies to small studios, our customers use our animation software to

produce movies, TV shows, games, explainer videos and advertisements.”

For more information, please contact a student advisor:

Gauteng: 011 262 5115 l Cape Town: 021 000 0462info@aie.ac l www.aie.ac

AcademicInstitute ofExcellence

Career Options• Character design • Life drawing techniques • Digital animation • Digital video • Stop motion animation • Web animation

Regulatory InformationAIE (Academic Institute of Excellence) has been granted provisional registration as a private college in terms of Section 31(3) of the CET Act and Regulation 12(4), with registration number 2018/FE07/003 for a period of three years.

Composition, Presentation and Storyboards This module will introduce the student to the principles of composition and storyboarding and will cover the following topics:

• Cinematic Composition and blocking principles. • Effective Storyboard and pacing principles

Rigging and Animation Students will be exposed to the principles and workflows of creating rigging for animation using Toon Boom• Theory and Principles of animation and motion. • Rigging for animation.

Dynamics and Simulation Students will be taught how to create dynamic simulations in ToonBoom as well as employ particle system for special effects in their scenes • Simulation of Physics and Particles using ToonBoom.

Illustration Students will introduced to the process and techniques of illustrations in both traditional and digital media • Sketching and Illustration with traditional media • Sketching and Illustration with Autodesk Sketchbook • Sketching and Illustration with Adobe Illustrator • Sketching and Illustration with Adobe Photoshop

Basic Colour, Light and Perspective Theory Students will be introduced to the basics and principles of perspective drawing, colour and light theory and digital painting • Cinematic Colour and Light theory for Illustration. • Introduction to perspective drawing. • Digital Painting with Autodesk Sketchbook. • Digital Sketching with Adobe Photoshop. • Matte painting with Adobe Photoshop

Character, Prop and Environment Design This module will introduce student to the process of creating believable and endearing and designing worlds with depth and consistency. • Creating characters and developing their personalities • Expanding their worlds and designing their aesthetics.

Freelancing for Creatives, Designers and Digital Artists, Making Money in the Gig Economy This module will introduce the student to the exciting, tumultuous and ever changing world of freelancing in the creative industry and the burgeoning gig economy. • Introduction to freelancing and exploring different freelancing services • Exploring freelancing supporting sites and finding the right one for your skillset.• Explore crowdsourcing and finding the right one for your skillset • The importance of a High-Quality Portfolio Website • The Importance of a professional online personal and social profile and building of your PERSONAL BRAND • International Job Hunting/Jobs Hunting, your market is bigger than you think

Portfolio Project The world is changing and with the traditional degree not being a guarantee for employment anymore students need to show that they don’t just have the knowledge, but that they can be innovative and apply the knowledge it as well. Employers are increasingly looking for proof of application and competence, especially in the creative fields and the portfolio has become a standard requirement for any job application.

Our course is based around the building of a complete portfolio that will allow the student to showcase skills and abilities at the end of the programme.

Curriculum

Study KitYour study kit is included in your fees and will contain:

     

• HUION H420 Tablet Drawing Board. • Toon Boom student license • Adobe Student licence valid for one year • Autodesk Sketchbook license valid for one year • Free WIFI (10GB/Month, On Campus only). • Art equipment including, 24 Piece Pencil Set, Sketchpad, notepad. • Electronic study guides. • Orientation kit including: Student Card, Welcome Letter and Getting Started Guide. • Access to our myAcademy student portal and student support team via phone, email and tickets. 

FREE Wi Fi