ACR Staff

What is the French Animation Scene All About?

Each year, Nickelodeon Animation makes it possible for several aspiring artists to work at the company’s Burbank studios. Known as The Artist Program, the program invites artists with diverse backgrounds and experiences to hone their artistic skills while working on Nick’s 2D and CG animated television shows. Two creative avenues are offered including the General Track and Storyboard Track.

Last month, we told you all about some of Canada’s best animation school options in cities such as Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Next up are two other major Canadian cities that have a number of top programs leading to a degree or diploma in Animation, Interactive Multimedia and Design, 3D Animation, and more. Most of these programs take three years or less to complete, while several take less than 12 months to finish. Let’s take a look at what Ottawa and Edmonton have to offer.

The good news about game design programs in the U.S. just keeps coming, so we are excited to announce the latest developments. First, making the biggest headlines for the Fall 2017 is Bellevue University, which launched a truly unique program that combines varsity sports and video games. And then there’s Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) which, on Halloween, will celebrate the one-year anniversary of an exciting games education partnership with Harvard and MIT’s edX.