| Animation Full Time Diploma |
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All training at South Seas Animation School is hands-on and practical. This course gives you the perfect outlet for your passion for the fascinating craft of animation.
Providing you with all the skills and experience you need to succeed in the animation industry, South Seas assists graduates to obtain industry jobs, from key animator to storyboard artist.
Starting with classical animation, the South Seas diploma sets you up with the skills demanded by the industry. You will then go on to become skilled in 2D and 3D computer-based animation, using tools such as Flash 8, Toonboom, and Maya.
At South Seas we believe in total immersion - hands on, full on training. You will spend 40 hours a week (or more!) on your animation skills - life drawing, creative drawing, analysing films and computer animating. Total immersion is not for everyone. It's for people who are passionate about animation and want to work hard - while surrounded by people who share that passion. Training at South Seas Animation School will propel you head-first into something you love - your future job. Imagine that!
Read what our past students have to say:
"Studying the Diploma in Animation Production at South Seas was the best education experience I have ever had. Coming from a computer graphics background I was amazed how many creative skills I was missing at the beginning of the year. When I first stepped in the door of 'animation magic' I didn't know what to expect. To be honest I was prepared to work my *#@ off just to pass all the curriculum modules. But the school surprised me with its fun and creative program, doing what you enjoy and gaining new skills in the process."
- Andy Smirnov, Flux Animation.
The school will arrange to have guest lecturers from New Zealand and overseas to come in to talk about specialised areas in the animation and film making industries. Students will also have a chance to visit animation studios to observe how a real working studio operates.
In 2008, guest speakers and industry visits included:
- Field trip to Animation Studio, Firehorse Films (production company and creators of Bro'town)
- Visit and panel discussion with Elizabeth Mitchell, Producer of bro'Town
- Guest tutoring by Erica Lack, ToonBoom professional who has worked at Brown Bag Studios, Ireland, and Flux Animation Studios, Auckland.
- Guest speaker storyboard artist Jim Byrt who has worked with Flying Bark Studios, Australia, and Photon Studios, Auckland.
- Concept Artist Mat Brady. Mat has worked extensively as a concept artist on feature films and Playstation games
- Field trip to 'Animation Now' Film Festival International 3D showcase
- Digital 3D artists Daniel Crothers and Lucas Young.
In 2007, guest speakers and industry visits included:
- Field trip to Firehorse Films (production company and creators of Bro'town)
- Field trip to 'Animation Now' Film Festival International 3D showecase
- Visit and panel discussion with Mukpuddy Animation team
- Work experience on Good Times music video with multi-media production company Zoomslide
- Work experience on Prime Time TV title sequence
- Visit and panel discussion with 2D animation director and Creative NZ grant recipient Janette Goodey
- Work experience with Austrian theatre director David Fotter, producing animated graphics
- Work experience creating title sequences for South Seas Film & Television student short film
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Student Profile
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JABEZ OLSSEN | 1998
After South Seas the first job Jabez got was at leading New Zealand post production company Silver Screen where he found all the high-end editing equipment rather daunting. In the years since graduating as an editor he has gone on to achieve a lot, including working with Peter Jackson on his epic 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy and the 'King Kong' movie. |
