TOON DOJO!
Animation Education and Production
2D Animation Training
Taught by former Disney animator Brian Finlay
Ages 13 - 16 - Special Offer
Toon Dojo Presents: Toons - A six level drawing for animation program For ages 13–16, taught by former Disney animator Brian Finlay.
Each Level is 5 weeks - $350 per level
SAVE $$$ - Enroll in Levels 1 & 2 together for $400 (10 weeks total) and get $100 off Levels 3–6 as your student advances.
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Limited to 4 students per level at our Saint John studio - 117 Carleton Street!
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Ages 17+ Special offer!
16 level Animation and Production For ages 17+ - Designed for career oriented students
Levels outlined below with cost.
SAVE $$$ - Enroll in Levels White Pencil and Yellow Pencil - Level 1 together for $1500 and get $250 off each additional level.
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Limited to 4 students per level at our Saint John studio - 117 Carleton Street!
Email for registration and schedule information.
Ages - 13 - 16 - Drawing for Animation
Ages - 17+ - Animation and Production
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LEVEL 1 - White Pencil
$650 - 5 dojo sessions
LEVEL 2 - Yellow Pencil
- Introduction to fundamental animation techniques as well as introduction to Sketchbook development.
Dojo Sessions = 3 hours (9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm)
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$1,170 - 10 dojo sessions
- Intermediate animation principles are explored building on previous animation lessons.
Exercises and motion analysis become more challenging.
- Sketchbook Development and intro to character design.
LEVEL 3
Yellow Pencil + Sharpener
$1,170
10 dojo sessions
- Intermediate animation principles are explored building on previous animation lessons.
- Exercises and motion analysis become more challenging. Intro to background design and
character acting.
​- Sketchbook Development character design.
LEVEL 4 - Red Pencil
$1,170
10 dojo sessions
- Advanced fundamental animation techniques.
- Continuation of Sketchbook development with focus on posing and anatomy.
LEVEL 5
Red Pencil + Sharpener
$1,170
10 dojo sessions
- Advanced fundamental animation techniques continued
- Sketchbook development with focus on posing and anatomy.
$1,170 - 10 dojo sessions
LEVEL 6 - Green Pencil
- Advanced fundamental animation techniques with focus on 2 legged body mechanics
- Sketchbook development with further focus on posing and anatomy and model sheet
development.
LEVEL 7
Green Pencil + Sharpener
$1,170
10 dojo sessions
- Advanced fundamental animation techniques with focus on 4 legged and 2 legged body
mechanics
- Sketchbook development with further focus on posing and anatomy and
model sheet development.
$1,170
10 dojo sessions
LEVEL 8 - Purple Pencil
- Advanced fundamental animation techniques II with focus on character acting and expresssion.
- Sketchbook development with further focus on posing and anatomy and model sheet
development.
LEVEL 9
Purple Pencil + Sharpener
$1,170
10 dojo sessions
- Advanced fundamental animation techniques III with focus on character full body motion
in various situations focus on drawing on model.
- Sketchbook development with further focus on posing and anatomy
and model sheet development.
$1,657
15 dojo sessions
LEVEL 10 - Blue Pencil
- Advanced fundamental animation techniques IV with focus on character development,
acting, expression and lip sync.
- Sketchbook development with further focus on posing and anatomy and
model sheet development.
LEVEL 11
Blue Pencil + Sharpener
$1,657
15 dojo sessions
- Advanced fundamental animation techniques V with focus on character action and
exaggerated movement.
- Sketchbook development with further focus on posing and anatomy
and advanced layout and design.
$1,657
15 dojo sessions
LEVEL 12 - Pink Pencil
- Advanced fundamental animation techniques VI with focus on character acting within
a scene or staged area.
- Sketchbook development with further focus on layout and design, perspective
LEVEL 13
Pink Pencil + Sharpener
$1,657
15 dojo sessions
- Advanced fundamental animation techniques VII with focus on character acting within
a scene and camera movement.
- Sketchbook development with further focus storyboarding and concept art.
$1,657
15 dojo sessions
LEVEL 14 - Brown Pencil
- Advanced fundamental animation techniques VIII with focus on a 30 second story development
for a spot to be used as a community PSA.
- Sketchbook storyboarding and layout/concept art/ character designs continued.
LEVEL 15
Brown Pencil + Sharpener
$2,762
25 dojo sessions
- Complete production on final 30 sec PSA
- Sound Design (Direct Voice Over at actual recording studio)
$7,500
75 dojo sessions
LEVEL 16 - Black Pencil
- Students develop their own short film from script to screen, rough to final ink and paint with a community premiere upon completion. Student's have a dedicated workstation.
All dojo sessions are taught by industry professionals and are tailored for both the hobbyist of for those looking to develop a profession portfolio to work in the industry.
All levels include free access to workstations during non scheduled Dojo time when available
- first come first served!
Instructed By Former Disney Animator Brian Finlay
Hi, I'm Brian Finlay, the owner and founder of Drawn To It Studios. I'm passionate about animation and film and I'm dedicated to making an impact in the industry right here in New Brunswick. I love sharing my knowledge with others and am thrilled to be offering courses that can help grow your skills in drawing and animation no matter your level.
Welcome
Drawn To It Studios is proud to announce our new Toon Dojo for animation training. Our workshops are designed to give new and passionate artists a chance to gain affordable and top-tier training in 2d animation. Work through our 16 levels of skill development, and begin your journey to becoming an animator whether you are a hobbyist or want to go pro! We are also a functional studio and whenever client work allows we offer opportunities to senior brown and black pencil students for real paid industry work.
(not guaranteed as we never know when we will have client work in production.)
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Ages 17+ For Weekdays
Ages 13 to 16 on Saturdays
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Levels must be completed in order.
The Drawn To It Experience
Contact Us!
117 Carleton St, Saint John
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(506) 608 4859
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