Arts Workshops

An exciting intro to the fundamentals of animation. We will be exploring techniques in 2D hand-drawn animation that can later be applied to any animation medium down the road. This intuitive 2D animation course will allow you to explore and foster your creativity. Beginning with simple but important concepts like Timing and Spacing, Squash and […]

An exciting intro to the fundamentals of animation. We will be exploring techniques in 2D hand-drawn animation that can later be applied to any animation medium down the road. This intuitive 2D animation course will allow you to explore and foster your creativity. Beginning with simple but important concepts like Timing and Spacing, Squash and […]

The Traditional Background Painting course builds on the fundamental color concepts and principles of Colour Theory and further concentrates on the requirements of the traditional background painting in the animation industry. By the use of acrylic paints and a variety of painting techniques, the students will learn how to design and paint a scene, how to manipulate lighting, value […]

The Introduction to Colour Theory workshop provides a broad overview of the fundamental colour concepts and principles of Colour Theory: contrasts in hue, value, saturation, temperature, compliments, quantity and perception. The course offers a combination of theoretical and practical application of the colour mixing in acrylics, colour manipulation and design. Through a variety of assignments, the […]

The Digital Background Painting workshop teaches the basics of PhotoShop and the step process of design and rendering of animated backgrounds. The principals of PhotoShop and professional techniques will be presented through the use of a variety of processes and applications while painting landscapes, architectural and fantasy environments. Lectures and “hands-on” lab-time will be given for […]

    Introduction to Fine Art Portfolio Development Summer Intensive Certificate Program   This 6-week full-time course offers classes with top professionals and includes figurative drawing, perspective, still life drawing, basic design & composition, and colour theory. With successful completion of this program, you will have fulfilled the “general” portfolio requirements for Max the Mutt College’s diploma programs. […]