AIB Male Student Animation

Animation Advanced Professional Certificate Program

 The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University's Animation Advanced Professional Certificate is a two-year 60-credit studio intensive program.

Lesley's Advanced Professional Certificate is a two-year 60-credit studio intensive program in Animation. The curriculum is designed for students who already have a Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BS, or BFA in any major) and wish to pursue a professional career as an animator. Students with no previous art experience may take required foundation prerequisites before or concurrent with the program.

First Year
First semester: 15 credits
Animation Basics I
Computer Animation I
Anatomy and Figure Drawing
Principles of Illustration
General Elective
Second semester: 15 credits
Drawing For Animation
Animation Basics II
Computer Animation II: Maya
History of Animation
General Elective

Second Year
First semester: 15 credits
Concept Creation
Animation Projects
Animation Major Elective
Video I
General Elective
Second Semester: 15 credits
Business of Animation
Senior Animation Project
Animation Major Elective or
Internship
Advanced Art History
General Elective

 

Faculty Spotlight

Faculty Joan Ryan

Joan Ryan
Associate Professor, Foundation

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Faculty Keith MacLelland

Keith MacLelland
Assistant Professor of Illustration

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Student Spotlight: Olivia Khamsombath

Olivia Khamsombath“The most important thing I’ve learned as a student here is that nothing is perfect, nothing is precious,” she says. “If something isn’t working, just let it go. Keep trying to be a better artist. Keep drawing and drawing and drawing.” — Olivia Khamsombath Animation Major, Class of 2014

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Faculty Spotlight: Brandon Strathmann

Faculty Brandon Strathmann“When students leave AIB, they’re fully prepared to enter the industry. Artists must both achieve mastery in one area and develop a range of marketable skills.” — Brandon Strathmann, Assistant Professor