Max the Mutt Animation School, a registered and approved career college, is recognized and respected by the animation and gaming industries for excellence.
At Max the Mutt, we stress traditional drawing and design skills to a higher level than any other Canadian program. We offer a three-year diploma program in Classical & Computer Animation, an advanced diploma in 3D Computer Animation & Production, a three-year program in Illustration for Sequential Arts: Comic Books and Graphic Novels, and a four-year diploma program in Concept Art for Animation and Video Games, which is the only program of its kind in Canada!
What makes Max the Mutt stand apart from the competition: mentorship, professionalism, and accessibility. Class sizes are small and are taught by top working professionals who know who you are and care about your artistic growth.
If you have potential, passion, and a professional attitude, but need training in basic skills, apply now to the program of your choice.
Max the Mutt College of Animation, Art & Design is an established, respected presence in Toronto’s animation, video game, and comic book/graphic novel industries. Like Life Drawing, Classical Animation, Cartooning, Character Animation, Fine Art, Animation History/Theory, Digital Background Painting, 2D and 3D Computer Animation, Game Design, Comic Book and Graphic Novel Arts, Children’s Book Illustration and Graphic Design.
At the end of the academic year, there is Industry Day. Max the Mutt contacts industry related companies, both in Canada and the US, by telephone and written invitation, and welcomes them to a special showing of student work. Graduating students are available with their portfolios and may be interviewed. In addition, because of the high standard of student work and the school's reputation, we are frequently contacted directly by the industry looking for people with specific skills. We continue to make referrals long after graduation.
Max the Mutt™ Animation School is equipped! Some of the technology you'll find here: Linux Operating System, Digital Cameras, Maya, Flash, Toon Boom, Digicel Line Testing, Oxberry Animation Camera, Theatre/Viewing Room and 14 Well Equipped Classrooms.
Free information sessions and school tours happen on the last Saturday of every month at 11:30 a.m. Call or e-mail now to reserve your place!