Advanced Diploma • AGN401
A year-and-a-half, studio-focused program where students would learn advanced animation techniques, creative direction, 3D modeling, visual storytelling, and sound design. They would develop professional workflows, complete final projects like animated shorts or game prototypes, and build a polished portfolio and demo reel ready for studios, freelance work, or interactive media platforms.
12–18 month, studio-focused diploma that brings stories to life through motion. Students would learn advanced animation techniques, creative direction, 3D modeling, visual storytelling, and sound design while completing final projects and building a professional demo reel and polished portfolio ready for studios, freelance work, or interactive media.
Students would learn to manage studio workflows and work effectively in teams.
Students would learn to lead projects and guide artistic vision.
Students would learn techniques to create polished, cinematic visuals.
Students would learn to build and market original animation brands.
Students would learn through guided projects and professional mentorship.
Students would learn how to create characters that feel alive and expressive. This develops their ability to convey emotion, personality, and movement through poses and facial expressions, which is essential for engaging storytelling in animation.
Students would learn to design immersive, believable environments and master perspective drawing. This builds spatial awareness and scene composition skills, helping students create worlds that feel realistic and visually compelling.
Students would learn how to plan and visualize sequences through storyboarding. This helps them structure narratives effectively, anticipate animation challenges, and communicate their ideas clearly before production begins.
Students would learn how to establish a professional identity in the animation industry. This develops their ability to create a recognizable brand, which is essential for attracting clients, collaborators, and potential employers in a competitive creative market.
Client Acquisition and Project Pitching
Students would learn techniques for securing freelance projects or studio contracts. This builds confidence in presenting and pitching ideas persuasively, while also teaching negotiation skills to turn creative work into real-world opportunities.
Students would learn how to promote and monetize their creative work effectively. This helps them understand practical strategies for reaching wider audiences, generating income from projects, and sustaining a successful career in animation or interactive media.
Students would learn the core principles of animation, including character modeling, 3D environment basics, and motion fundamentals. This develops technical confidence and a strong foundation, allowing them to approach both 2D and 3D projects with skill and understanding
Students would learn to explore creative storytelling, interactive worlds, and motion graphics. This encourages experimentation with narrative development, sound integration, and visual effects, helping them discover their unique creative style and refine technical skills.
Students would learn advanced animation workflows, including game engine integration, complex character rigs, and visual effects compositing. They would also finalize a professional portfolio and demo reel through projects like animated shorts or game environment mockups, preparing them for client presentations, studio submissions, or freelance opportunities.
At the six- to twelve-month stage, students would have the opportunity to select two additional creative courses from other programs. Options like Digital Photography, Graphic & Web Design, or Video Editing allow students to expand their creative toolkit and enhance storytelling across multiple mediums. Each elective is designed to strengthen visual communication, presentation skills, and professional polish, helping students’ animation work stand out in studios, freelance projects, or interactive media platforms.
Flexible payment plans are available. Contact admissions to discuss scholarships and installments.
