Animschool Catalog 6 Chapter 1 Once a Student Has Enrolled in Animschool and Has Been Ac- Cepted Into a Program, They Can Choose Which Class to Take
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1 AnimSchool AnimSchool is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). ACCSC is a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education. Classes Conducted Online in Live Web Meetings 209 W 520 N Orem, UT 84057 Phone: 801 765 7677 Contact: [email protected] Hours of Operation: 9 am – 6 pm Mountain Standard Time Publication Date: January 2021 Revision Date: January 2021 Table of Contents Chapter 1 - About Us 1.1 Online School for 3D Animation Skills Chapter 5 1.2 Founder and Mission 1.3 Our Instructors 5.1 Express Classes: Take a Single Class at AnimSchool 1.4 Enrolling in AnimSchool 5.2 Requirements for Admission 5.3 Enrollment Denial Chapter 2 - Apply 5.4 Enrollment Agreement 5.5 Site Use Agreement 2.1 Registering for a Class at AnimSchool 2.2 Class Structure Chapter 6 2.3 Class Instruction 2.4 Interaction with Instructor 6.1 Withdrawal and Cancellation 2.5 Class Size 6.2 Taking a Break While Term is Underway 2.6 Instructor Surveys 6.3 Class Cancellation or Instructor Substitution 2.7 General Reviews 6.4 Transferring Classes 2.8 Art Classes 6.5 Instructor Absence 6.6 Unplanned Instructor Absence Chapter 3 - Programs 6.7 Instructor Withdrawal 6.8 Term Breaks 3.1 12 Month Programs 6.9 Leave of Absence 3.2 3D Animation Program 3.3 3D Character Program Chapter 7 3.4 Accreditation 3.5 What a Certificate at AnimSchool Will Offer You 7.1 Standards of Progress 3.6 Clock Hours 7.2 Standards of Conduct 3.7 Explore: Switch Programs if Needed 7.3 Probation 7.4 Termination/Dismissal Chapter 4 - Graduation 7.5 Attendance and Assignment Submission Standards 7.6 Assignments 4.1 Grading System 7.7 Use of AnimSchool Character Rigs, Tools and 4.2 Graduation Requirements Website 4.3 When Repeating a Class is Necessary 7.8 Non-Discrimination Policy 4.4 Graduation Process 4.5 Graduation Event Chapter 8 8.1 Placement Services 8.2 English Language 8.3 Income-Based Discount Program, “Global Access “ 8.4 Student Complaint Policy 8.5 Academic Calendar 8.6 Student Services Chapter 9 9.1 Hardware and Software Requirements 9.2 Internet Browser 9.3 Internet Broadband Required 9.4 Webcam Required 9.5 School Facilities Chapter 10 10.1 AnimSchool Costs and Payment Programs 10.2 Textbook Costs Chapter 11 11.1 Student Loans 11.2 Late Payments 11.3 Transfer of Credits to AnimSchool / Bypassing Classes 11.4 Apply at AnimSchool.edu 11.5 Admininstrators and Instructors 11.6 California Student Tution Recovery Fund Notice Chapter 1 - About Us 1.1 Online School for 3D Animation Skills 1.2 Mission and History 1.3 Our Instructors 1.4 Applying for AnimSchool 1.1 Online School for 3D Animation Skills AnimSchool is an accredited (ACCSC) online school devoted to teaching the skills used in 3D productions from gaming to commercials to film. We specialize in teaching students who want to make charac- ters (modeling and rigging), or make them move and act (animation). Most of our instructors have worked for animation studios like Dream- works, Sony Pictures, Disney, Blue Sky Studios, Riot Games, and Reel FX and teach part-time with us, after hours. Appealing, convincing characters are the Age movies, Horton Hears a Who, Rio, and heart of AnimSchool. Robots. He rigged the face of the beloved Ice Age character Scrat. He oversaw the AnimSchool has two accredited programs. performance ability of character models & In the 3D Character Program, students learn rigs for many of the films. how to make characters, modeling their shape and putting in the structure to make AnimSchool’s mission is to teach profes- them bend and move and have expression. sional-level 3D animation skills with our In the 3D Animation Program, students working pros, in live online classes. We have learn how to make them move and act. An- high expectations for our students. Our imSchool’s instructors are chosen for their programs of study have strict standards of experience at animation studios and talent. progress, to help graduates qualify for jobs in the competitive animation industry. AnimSchool is all online—on your comput- er, over high-speed internet. Using modern AnimSchool’s classes and teaching meth- web conferencing technology, students can ods give special emphasis to appealing learn the crafts of 3D computer animation characters and results. right from home. Maybe you recently grad- uated from high school or its equivalent: AnimSchool provides appealing characters you can pursue a career in the world of 3D for animation students to use. Our animation from where you already live for curriculum emphasizes the aesthetics of as low as $362 per month. Or maybe you modeling and rigging to make appealing already have a full time job and family re- 3D characters. Our characters are known sponsibilities. You can take a new direction around the world and many have noted in life, and finally pursue the passion for 3D our rigs’ flexibility, performance and appeal. animation after hours. The AnimSchool character “Malcolm” and the AnimSchool Picker Maya plug-in have 1.2 Mission and History been downloaded more than 150,000 times worldwide, and have been used to AnimSchool was founded in 2010 by David win numerous animation contests and for Gallagher, animator, rigger, and former commercial needs. Character Development Supervisor at Blue Sky Studios. With nearly 20 years of indus- AnimSchool began in 2010. Our website try experience, David animated on three Ice launched in November 2010 and classes AnimSchool Catalog 6 Chapter 1 Once a student has enrolled in AnimSchool and has been ac- cepted into a program, they can choose which class to take. Program students have a prearranged set of courses, but can choose which instructor, day, and time. These options are shown at the Class Listing section at www.animschool.edu/ ClassListing.aspx began April 2011, with 30 students and four instructors. house, Gizmo, Image Metrics, Lani Pixels, Logan TV, Mirari Today, nearly 300 students study with us each term. TV, Mojo FX, Wizart, Wordlwide FX, and Rubicon. Our current instructors have worked at these major stu- 1.3 Our Instructors dios: Disney Feature Animation, Dreamworks, Blue Sky Studios, Pixar, MPC, Reel Fx, Weta Digital, Atomic Fiction, To learn the world of 3D Animation, students can learn Luma Pictures, and Laika. from talents currently in the industry. Our instructors work or have worked at film and game studios like Our first graduates were in Winter 2013. Among our first Dreamworks, Sony Pictures, Disney and Blue Sky Studios, four graduates, one got hired as a Disney feature ani- and are ready to teach you live in-person each week to mator through Disney’s talent development program, help you improve your abilities. To see the current listing, and another at TeamTo in Paris, the others quickly found visit our instructor page, or see section 11.5. industry jobs as well. 1.4 Applying for AnimSchool As our school has grown, we have added admissions, ac- counting, administration staff, and other staff members. To apply for AnimSchool, go to www.animschool.edu and click on the “apply now” but- In early 2015, seven AnimSchool students and gradu- ton. There the applicant will enter information to begin ates were hired to animate on Blue Sky Studios’ Peanuts the enrollment process. Upon applying, students will be Movie. admitted based on these qualifications: their 3D, draw- ing, or aesthetic abilities and/or their drive and commit- In February 2020, AnimSchool became accredited by the ment to complete the course of study. Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges There is a one-time enrollment fee of $125. This is (ACCSC). ACCSC is a recognized accrediting agency by non-refundable unless the student cancels their appli- the U.S. Department of Education. cation within three business days or is not admitted to AnimSchool. In either case, students are eligible to have Our graduates overwhelmingly report having a positive their application fee refunded. experience at AnimSchool. Our students and graduates have landed jobs at Walt Disney Feature Animation, Walt Cancelling can be done by e-mailing: Disney Television Studios, Blue Sky Studios, Weta, Animal [email protected] or calling 801 765-7677 with Logic, Sony Animation, Framestore, MPC, DHX, Vicarious a clear request for cancellation. Any cancellation or with- Visions, ReelFX, SHED, TeamTo, Ilion, Iloura, The Third drawal refund payments will be issued within 30 days. Floor, Behavior Interactive, Dwarf Labs, Bardel Entertain- Students who cancel their enrollment at AnimSchool af- ment, Sparx, Mikros Image, Buck, Jam Filled Entertain- ter the three-day period must petition the Review Board ment, nWave, Game House, Aroma, Brown Bag Studios, to return to AnimSchool. CG Bot, DA Studios, Magic Gardens, Doodle Pictures, ICE Animations, Batavian Studio, Adhesive Games, Tequila Works, ThinkLab, Rooster Teeth, Airplane Studio, Pickle- AnimSchool Catalog 7 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 2.1 Registering for a Class at AnimSchool 2.2 Class Structure 2.3 Class Instruction 2.4 Interaction with Instructor 2.5 Class Size 2.6 Instructor Surveys 2.7 General Reviews 2.8 Art Classes 2.1 Registering for a Class at AnimSchool Once a student has enrolled in AnimSchool and has been ac- cepted into a Track, they can choose which class to take. Track/ Program students have a prearranged set of courses, but can choose which instructor, day, and time. These options are shown at the Class Listing section at http://www.animschool.edu/ ClassListing.aspx. AnimSchool is an on- The weekly schedule and the instructor for they are able to register for a class.