Welcome to the exciting stage of entering the workforce. Artists are a necessary asset to a studio. A good portfolio/demo reel will get you an interview, however it will not guarantee you the job.

Studio recruiters need to know that artists who are applying to their studios have an understanding of the application their process; including cover letters, resumes, demo reel presentation and portfolio breakdowns.

Getting the job will depend on how you conduct yourself during the interview. In this Job Development and Business for Artists online course you will learn the proper presentation skills and the business etiquette needed to succeed in Animation and Visual Effects studios.

This program is accredited by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB), designated under the British Columbia Education Quality Assurance (BCEQA), the Ministry of Advanced Education and listed under the Canadian Information Center for International Credentials (CICIC).

Accreditation is meant to protect students, schools, and employers. It ensures that a school is educating its students and meeting quality standards.   If you choose a school that isn’t accredited, it may be difficult to use your academic credentials.  Few employers will take your education seriously. Additionally, you may not be able to transfer your credit hours or degree to an accredited school.

If you are learning for personal enjoyment, accreditation may not be important to you. However, if you want to use your academic credential in the workplace or plan on furthering your education at a later date, accreditation is essential.

Artists must be post-secondary graduates with a completed portfolio / demo reel and be ready to enter the workforce.

Artists who are post-secondary graduates with a completed portfolio/demo reel, ready to enter the workforce, struggling to find a job, looking to improve their interviewing skills, and looking to expand their understanding of studio's business etiquette. Also for Recent Graduates from an art related course in the Animation, Visual Effects and Video Game industries.

• Classes are delivered 100% online
• Weekly live classes on Saturdays 10:30AM Pacific Time (1 hour sessions)
• Weekly assignments (Four Assignments Total)
• Assignments workload 15 - 25 hours per week
• Total hours of assignments: 60 - 100 hours

Computer / Internet

• Webcam, Headphones, and Microphone are essential tools for Online Programs
• Internet broadband / High Speed connection
• Flash player (free)

Software

• Word processing (open-office) for resume and cover letters
• Photoshop for Portfolios (i.e. Concept Artists)
• Video Editing software for Demo Reels (i.e. Animators)
• Academic discounts are available to our students