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\nAccording to a Hanover Research report, the 21st century (soft) skills students need to successfully participate in the global economy of tomorrow include collaboration and teamwork, creativity and imagination, critical thinking and problem-solving. Facing automation, young people can safeguard their careers by leveraging these abilities to become AI-proof and oriented towards high-paying creative industries. Sisler High School recognized this shift and responded with its Interactive Digital Media (IDM) program \u2014 with animation courses using Toon Boom software as its foundation.
\nLaunched in September 2015 by department head Jamie Leduc, the Sisler IDM program\u2019s goal is to create a well-educated workforce that addresses current and emerging labour-market needs. The global IDM industry is booming \u2014 with animation studios around the world hiring constantly.
\nCase study at a glance:
\n\u2022 Sisler High School prepares students for 21st Century creative careers by teaching them animation skills in Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro
\n\u2022 IDM program has grown from 250 students to over 1,000 in four years
\n\u2022 Disadvantaged students can access life-changing scholarships and future-proofed careers
\n\u2022 Average base animator salary of $56,000 (Glassdoor)
\n\u2022 Toon Boom partnered with MSi to make animation course integration easier than ever
\n\u201cAs content streaming services and gaming gain popularity, more talent will be needed to satisfy demand.\u201d
\n– 3D Animation Teacher Bernard Alibudbud
\nFrom humble beginnings to huge demand:
\nLeduc developed a holistic program that connects the dots and addresses students\u2019 creative needs across Animation, App and Game, Film and VFX, Digital Design and Sound Design. Many of his students are socioeconomically disadvantaged, with creative-industry careers offering the promise of a brighter future; the base salary of an animator in Canada is $56,000, according to Glassdoor. Sisler\u2019s IDM program has gained governmental and industry recognition, with its animation course acknowledged as an excellence hub by Toon Boom, Vancouver Film School (VFS), New Media Manitoba and Manitoba Film & Music.
\nThe IDM program has transformed into a community for nurturing creativity
\nand career paths since its launch, instilling the importance of collaboration, communication and critical thinking. Students rely on each other and seek help from those with different skills needed to complete projects \u2014 a fundamental formula that fosters a culture of open communication as well as inclusiveness.
\n2007 \u2014 Sisler launches IDM program as a club, progressively adding specialized classes
\n2014 \u2014 Province of Manitoba asks Sisler to write new vocational IDM framework to support local industry, aimed at students grade 9 and up
\n2017 \u2014 Toon Boom animation software incorporated into Sisler IDM program
\n2018 \u2014 IDM enrolment has grown from 250 to over 1,000 students
\n\u201cThe things we learn go beyond just animation \u2014 these are skills
\nwe can apply to life. Being in an environment like [Sisler IDM], you just keep learning, especially from each other.\u201d
\n\u2014 Says Luisa Roscuata, a post-grad student.
\nSince integrating
\nToon Boom animation software into the Sisler IDM program:
\n\u2022 Enrolment in Animation courses increased from 253 students in 2017 to 328 in 2018
\n\u2022 Animation Course offerings increased from 12 courses in 2017 to 20 courses in 2018
\n\u201cThe educators and IDM program framework at Sisler are in a league
\nof their own – it is perhaps the top IDM program in Canada. Sisler consistently produces some of our country\u2019s brightest young talent and we highly value their collaboration with VFS.\u201d says Dr. Ted Gervan, former VP of Education at VFS.\u201d
\n\u201cOur alumni have found employment at Atomic Cartoons, Amblin Studio, Biba Playgrounds, Big Bad Boo Studio, The Cartel Production, CBC Documentaries, Disney Games, Eagle Vision, Encore Studios, Farpoint Films, Lionsgate Entertainment, Loogaroo Studios, Media Rendezvous, Moving Pictures Company, Netflix Productions, 20th Century Fox, SkyBox Lab games, VMC games, and Vancouver Film School.\u201d
\nPreparing students for the workforce requires introducing them to the tools industry professionals use. Toon Boom software is the animation industry standard.
\n\u201cSince introducing Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro into the IDM program in 2017, Leduc is able to cover more material than ever and finds students \u2014and teachers\u2014 are not only learning easily and enjoyably but are mentoring each other.\u201d
\nToday, Sisler teaches paperless animation and the principles of animation using Harmony Premium. These classes are so wildly popular that the school can\u2019t run the number of sections needed to keep up with student demand.
\nExposure leads to exceptionally bright futures
\nSisler students discover different creative career paths in two ways:
\n1. Workshops
\nA variety of specialized workshops educate and engage all students, regardless of grade. They are especially beneficial to younger pupils who aren\u2019t able to register for the IDM classes yet, allowing them to gauge their interest level.
\n2. Exploratory classes
\nStudents are introduced to animation, app development, game design and video editing concepts and skills. They will also learn how to brainstorm, plan, create, develop and deliver digital media projects. After completion, students can select a specialized learning pathway.
\n\u201cWorking digitally in Toon Boom software accelerates the learning curve and allows for more content to be taught in less time.\u201d
\nPATHWAY
\nAnimation
\nApp and Game
\nFilm and VFX
\nDigital Design
\nSound Design
\nEDUCATIONAL FOCUS
\n2D\/3D Animation, Concept Art, Character Design, World Building, Storyboarding, Character Animation, Rigging, Cutout Animation, Story Development
\nVR\/AR, App Development, Game Design, Coding, Web Design & Development, Asset Design, Sound Design
\nCinematography, Non-Linear Editing, Motion Graphics, Visual Effects, Sound Design, Script Writing, Directing, Story Development, Previsualization
\nGraphic Design, Photography, Photo Manipulation, Vector Design, Branding, Packaging, Typography, Layout, Publishing
\nAutomated Dialogue Replacement, Foley Art, Walla, Score Design, Voice Acting, Sound Design, Filters and Effects, Composition
\nIndustry Connections:
\n\u2022 Sisler IDM prepares students by introducing them to industry professionals and regular guest lecturers
\n\u2022 Vancouver Film School (VFS) visited in 2015 and set up formal scholarship program
\n\u2022 In 2018 alone, Sisler students received over $200,000 in scholarships
\n\u2022 Former Pixar CFO, Dr Levy & Disney Studio Supervising Animator, Trent Correy
\n\u00a9 2019 Toon Boom Animation Inc. All rights reserved. | toonboom.com
\nTeaching complex subjects like storyboarding and animation successfully
\nToon Boom understands it can to be very challenging for educators to teach subjects like storyboarding and animation when most likely they do not have an industry or arts background. Rest assured, school administrators should never shy away from an animation course because of cost
\nand training complications. Toon Boom makes these cutting-edge, creative career courses easier than ever to teach by offering a host of training resources from full courseware through to the free Learn Portal (learn.toonboom.com).
\nToon Boom partnered with Moore Solutions, Inc (MSi) to develop courseware and test preparation designed for students in grades 9 to 12 that teaches Harmony and Storyboard Pro. The MSi courseware includes everything needed to conduct an effective course. Upon successful completion, students have the option of pursuing
\nToon Boom\u2019s Associate Certification (TCA).
\nBridging software and soft skills
\nWhether students pursue animation or not, they will benefit from soft skills acquired in learning to storyboard and animate in Toon Boom.
\nCombining creative, technical animation and soft skills,
\nthe Sisler High School IDM program not only prepares,
\nbut future-proofs students\u2019 careers. They are passionate and committed to learning, and gain abilities with lifelong benefits like public speaking, being open and assertive with others \u2014 all applicable in any workplace. Coming from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds, this can and does change their lives.
\nGrade
\n9
\n10
\n11
\n12
\nCourse Name
\nIntro to Motion Pictures
\nConcept Art
\nAnimation
\nIDM Project Management
\nDescription
\nStudents explore the world of ICT through a variety of animation and filmmaking tools and hands-on projects. Plus, introductory skills in:
\n\u2022 Recording, editing and exporting video
\n\u2022 2D digital animation in Harmony
\n\u2022 Storyboards and animatics in Storyboard Pro
\nStudents develop their animation and creative storytelling skills by blending digital image creation techniques and traditional theory to produce characters, scenes, settings, props, environments and concepts in Storyboard Pro.
\nThe course offers students a vocational pathway towards animation and concept art \u2014 developing the their creative skills via the industry-standard software, Harmony.
\n\u2022 Import files from Storyboard Pro in Harmony
\n\u2022 Developing visual language and principles
\nof animation
\n\u2022 Harmony animation skills: Multi-planes,
\ncamera work, parallax, cut-outs, animating pegs, rigging, lip-sync, walk and run cycles, compositing
\n\u2022 Collaborate by managing summative\/ capstone project
\nStudents learn how to plan, create and promote a project of their choice while experimenting with cutting-edge digital technology, and can collaborate with peers and industry experts.
\n\u201cIn my classroom, one of the focuses is developing communication and collaboration skills, and students learning to be team players. Once those soft skills are there, it\u2019s amazing to see what the students can accomplish because they feel confident and empowered, which is the key to success,\u201d \u2014 Says Leduc.
\nRegardless of the background of your teachers and students, Toon Boom is committed to working with passionate educators like yourself to inspire young people and positively impact their lives with creative career skills in animation.
\nTo learn more about teaching Toon Boom animation, please email us at academic@toonboom.com. animation.sisleridm.com
\n\u00a9 2019 Toon Boom Animation Inc. All rights reserved. | toonboom.com
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