Emily Carr University of Art and Design is a prestigious institution located in Vancouver, Canada, dedicated to nurturing creativity and innovation in the fields of art, design, and media arts. As one of Canada's top art schools, Emily Carr offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, providing students with a transformative learning experience that combines theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and critical thinking. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning, and hands-on studio work, the university prepares students to become highly skilled artists, designers, and media practitioners, empowering them to make meaningful contributions to the art and design industry. Emily Carr's vibrant community, world-class faculty, and cutting-edge facilities create an inspiring environment for students to explore their artistic vision, push boundaries, and forge successful careers in the creative industries.

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Find your potential as an animation artist and filmmaker within the creative industries. The field of animation is growing and filled with opportunities. Our 2D + Experimental Animation program equips you for a fulfilling career as an artist, animator, narrative storyteller, and filmmaker. Through traditional and digital drawing methods, students will learn everything they need to succeed as animation artists and filmmakers, with opportunities to experiment along the way. Our program prides itself on creative approaches to animation using a wide range of media, including the latest digital technologies, stop-motion, and motion graphics. The program is designed to give you a thorough understanding of animation creativity and production. You'll study all aspects of animation—from fundamental design principles and character development to storytelling, filmmaking, and advanced production techniques. You'll learn critical thinking skills, media theory and aesthetics, and the history of animation. You’ll also master the latest digital drawing techniques and animation software, and direct your own short films. Best of all, you'll be mentored by seasoned animation practitioners with contemporary skills and insights gained from the diverse cultural and entertainment sectors. Our program is unique in its balance of critical learning and hands-on creating, starting with animation principles, technical skills, and organizational abilities through smaller projects. Next, students focus on conceptual grounding in cinematic language, partnered with skill development and larger self-directed or collaborative projects. The program culminates with advanced courses and a capstone project in fourth year, through creative and conceptual development, production, and post-production methods, ending in a final public exhibition. With these stand-alone experiences and projects under your belt upon graduation, you'll be prepared to jump straight into your career in the creative animation industries. Show less

Program Structure
Credits: 120
Year 1: First-Year Foundation Studies
Year 2-4: 2D Animation courses and electives
Designation: Bachelor of Media Arts, Majoring in 2D + Experimental Animation (BMA, 2D + Experimental Animation)
Faculty: The Ian Gillespie Faculty of Design + Dynamic Media

Example Courses
ANIM 215: Storyboarding
ANIM 223: Character Design
2DAN 303 | 313: Character Animation I & II
ANIM 300: Story & Structure for Animation
ANIM 345: Layout
ANIM 339: Experimental Animation
2DAN 310: Creative Development for Animation Filmmaking
2DAN 400 & 410: Senior Animation Production I & II

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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