Some traditions never die, they just improve with age. 2D Animation or "Classical Animation" has been the art form's most popular medium for over 100 years thanks to the innovations of people such as Walt Disney, Tex Avery and Hayao Miyazaki , to name a few.
Careers in the 2D Animation field include key and assistant animators, layout and storyboard artists, character and prop designers, in-betweeners and clean-up artists. Founded on the 50-year career of the late master animator Lee Mishkin, VanArts' 2D Animation Program has effectively transformed lives and careers! To carry your 2D skills into the next realm of opportunity, we strongly recommend taking our 3D Animation program for a second year of study to further your career options. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Completion of high school is required. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
- Portfolio
Required: portfolio (8 to 10 examples of your best artwork) (Suggestions for content: figure drawings, pencil sketches, perspective drawings, character designs, still life, 3D models, graphic design, digital or traditional artwork. Digital Photography applicants should provide a sampling of digital or traditional photography), letter of Intent (A one page personal statement describing your career goals, what sparks your interest for your chosen program of study and why you have chosen this field), proof of age with Photo ID (photocopy of passport or driver's license), resume, high school or college transcripts (please send official documents), non-refundable $100.00 application fee (US dollars for international applicants; Canadian dollars for Canadian applicants) and completed application form. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.