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Digital Animation is the process of creating moving, animated visuals using computer programmes. It is about bringing static images and objects to life through visuals, movement, expression and personality. In our 3-year Digital Animation Programme, we offer courses that introduce students to all the essentials skillset that are needed in the creation of animation content.

This 3-year programme is designed to groom students to develop their creative and artistic senses, foster their own ingenious techniques, build their portfolios and reels by instilling various skills that fits the animation industry’s requirement. The course focuses on the 3D aspect of animation production, whilst also teaching other traditional crafts on the side to help build a strong foundation. Courses will be taught by professional mentors in an industry-oriented environment to help them gain invaluable insight from top industry leaders. Students are also introduced to multiple paths that the animation industry travels upon while learning all the vital skillset during our program.

Towards the end of the program, students will be able to apply all their learnings and skills into creating a full 3D animated short film as their Final Project before graduation, which prepares and leads them to thrive in their chosen career.

COURSE STRUCTURE 
STUDIO COURSES

• Perspective Studies
• Visual Communication
• Typography Fundamentals
• Introduction to Digital Photography
• Drawing for Animation
• Life Drawing
• 2D Animation
• Cartoon Character Design
• Conceptual Rendering
• Concept Art
• 3D Modelling Basics
• Advanced 3D Modelling
• 3D Animation Basics
• Advanced 3D Animation
• 3D Character Animation
• Visual Storytelling
• Compositing & Editing
• Final Project Development
• Portfolio Presentation
• Advanced 3D Studio

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 

• Personal Development Workshop
• Graduation Campaign

SOFTWARE

• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Digicel Flipbook
• Premiere
• Audition
• Maya Complete
• Maya Unlimited
• After Effects
• Autodesk Combustion
• Flash

LIBERAL ART COURSES 

• Culture & Society in Malaysia
• Survey of Southeast Asia Art & Culture
• Marketing & Consumer Behaviour
• Business & Client Management

(Note: Subjects offered are subject to change based on the requirements of the Academy Board and MQA.)

Pass in SPM with minimum 3 credits including a pass in English, Bahasa Melayu & History

TOA's Certificate in Communication Design: Minimum CGPA of 2.0

O-Levels: 3 Credits

January, April, August

After graduating, students may begin work in one of the following:

• Animation Houses / Studios
• Digital Design Companies
• Movie Production Houses
• Post Production Houses
• Game and Software Design Companies
• Television Broadcast Industry
• Advertising Agencies
• Film-making Businesses
• Education Multimedia Companies
• Research & Development Firms
• Their own Animation Studio

Students may pursue a career as a/an :

• Lead Animator
• Producer
• Animation Director
• Technical Director
• CG Artist
• Character Modeller
• 2D Animator
• 3D Animator
• Background Artist
• Visual Effects
• Director / Artist
• Storyboard Artist
• Cartoonist
• Visualiser
• Project Coordinator
• Video Editor / Compositor
• Teacher / Lecturer / Tutor / Researcher