Spring 2027 Schedule

Foundations of Drawing

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Spring - Online - TBD - Beginner Level

Learn essential techniques for drawing, proportion, and composition using light, shadow, and form through clear, structured exercises. This course provides the visual foundation necessary for all future studies and naturally complements the ‘Introduction to Digital Painting’ course.

Teacher Artwork by Donna Shvil

Intro to Digital Painting

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Spring - Online - TBD - Beginner Level

Gain confidence in using Photoshop through a mix of pre-recorded lessons and weekly live feedback, while learning basic tools, colour fundamentals and effective painting techniques. This course is ideal for those who wish to move on to more advanced digital painting courses.

Teacher Artwork by Nino Vecia

Animal Sketching

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Spring - Online - TBD - Level 1

In this course, Mike Wiesmeier, former animator at Disney, will present the principles and techniques used by 2D animators to capture the gestures, personality and anatomy of animals!

Teacher Artwork by Mike Weismeier

Intro to Cartooning

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Spring - Online - TBD - Special course

In this course, you will learn the constructive drawing techniques used by some of the greatest animation and comic book artists. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on sessions in each class, this course will help you understand the ins and outs of the comic book creation process.

Teacher Artwork by Kelly Tindall

Intro to Concept Art

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Spring - Online - Mondays at 12 p.m. - Level 1

The ‘Introduction to Concept Art’ course will only be offered in VAO format (video access only) this term. This course includes recorded lessons and demonstrations that are posted weekly and can be viewed at your convenience so that you can practice the skills and theories learned in each video. You can complete the suggested assignments each week, but there will be no live classes or feedback from the instructor on your assignments.

Teacher Artwork by Nicolas Gosselin

Intro to Illustration - Book Covers

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Spring - Online - TBD - Level 2

In this course, you’ll learn how to create compelling book cover illustrations from concept to final image. Acting as both your guide and client, your instructor will lead you through a professional workflow, from sourcing strong reference material to developing polished visual ideas through sketching various iterations.

Teacher Artwork by Nino Vecia

Character Design Fundamentals

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Spring - Online - TBD - Level 2

Explore the process of creating memorable and functional characters. Students will study silhouette, proportion, costume and personality driven designs.

Student Artwork by Layal Hury

Environment Design Fundamentals

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Spring - Online - TBD - Level 2

Learn to design immersive worlds and spaces. This course emphasizes ideation, sketching and composition while developing an understanding of how to create believable and imaginative environments.

Teacher Artwork by Frank Lorenzetti

Visual Communication Fundamentals

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Spring - Online - TBD - Level 2

Learn the building blocks of design: shape language, graphic clarity, and visual hierarchy. This course teaches students how to communicate ideas effectively through strong visuals, which will strengthen their concept designs.

Digital Painting II - Colour and Light

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Spring - Online - TBD - Level 2

Expand your digital painting skills further with a focus on colour theory, light interaction and rendering materials. Students learn how to use colour to communicate mood, realism and atmosphere.

Student Artwork by Sylvain Rolando

Blender Fundamentals

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Spring - Online - TBD - Level 2

An introduction to the 3D software, Blender. One of the most widely used tools in the entertainment industry. Learn to model, light, and render simple assets that can serve as a base for digital painting or design projects.

Teacher Artwork by Colin Quigley