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If you love manga comics, youâve probably wanted to be a manga artist. Itâs obviously a very distinct artistic style. Learning how to draw manga-style characters is a good way to start to learn how to capture mangaâs unique techniques. And having manga art in your portfolio is a definite plus if you want to […]
Max the Mutt is happy to speak with you and share information about the 4 year Concept Art Diploma Program! We can give you a deep skill base that prepares you for a wide variety of possible career options, everything from designing the art for AAA games, to designing for animation, film, storyboarding, becoming a […]
Whether youâd like to start formal studies in art and design, animation, concept art or a sequential arts program, it helps to learn more about how to prepare the portfolio required for your review. For an outstanding portfolio, we suggest that in addition to the required pieces asked for by the college, you should consider […]
You donât get very far in any conversation about digital animation, or film animation, before the name Pixar pops up. Thatâs true even if the chat isnât about technical innovations. Many people who are interested in digital animation, from fans of the genre to those who want to make a career , got their first […]
Representational art quite simply ârepresentsâ its subject in a way that most viewers can easily recognize. Traditional representational art uses perspective (including colour and atmospheric perspective) to present the illusion of three-dimensional reality on the paper or canvas. The knowledge and skills required to create realistic illusion grew slowly through the centuries. Throughout history, most […]
If youâre thinking about a career in animation, youâve probably done some animating. Maybe youâve always doodled on a flipbook. Or you might have grown up with a computer animation program. In any case, you have a pretty good idea of what is animation, or you wouldnât be thinking about making it your career! But, […]
Even if we do say so ourselves, thatâs a great question! If youâre interested in character design, you may have designed lots of your own characters. But youâve probably not come close to doing what a character designer does. What is Character Design? Itâll help to talk about character design itself before we get into […]
Maybe you started animating stick figures on a notepad as a kid. Maybe you love playing video games and would like to experiment with animation software. Or the idea of seeing your characters come to life really excites you. If so, a career in animation might be for you! In any case, youâre in luck. […]
Attend Max the Mutt’s November Open House Event and you will be introduced to the unique learning environment of a college created over 20 years ago by artists, animators and educators who are passionate about their arts and motivated by the desire to pass on their skills. Community, professionalism, and generosity of spirit are words that best […]