ONLINE CLASSES

Age 14 and up

ANIMATION

DIGITAL PAINTING

CHARACTER DESIGN

The SheepDog Animation Virtual Classroom for students age 14 & up is designed for students interested in animation, illustration, and graphic or game design studies. The weekly online classes include direct feedback and projects to be completed for the next class.

Our instructors provide individual instruction and personal guidance to help students develop and improve their artwork to better prepare them for their future studies.

Introduction Classes

7 week Online Course for Age 14 & up

Animation

The Introduction Animation Course covers basic concepts of animation, principles, vocabulary, specialized terms used in the animation, and filmmaking industry.

Feedback is provided during each class.

Duration: 7 weeks

Course Cost: Can$120 ( HST included)

Private Classes available. Please email us for pricing and schedule

Digital Painting

Learn the art of digital painting during our 7 week long Introduction course with step by step instructions. Feedback is provided after completing each project.

Duration: 7 weeks

Course Cost: Can$120 ( HST included)

Private Classes available. Please email us for pricing and schedule

Character Design

Our Introduction to Character Design course covers the fundamentals of design of characters for animation. Learn how to sketch and learn more about the three most important elements of character design. Feedback is provided during each class.

Duration: 7 weeks

Course Cost: Can$120 ( HST included)

Private Classes available. Please email us for pricing and schedule

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Portfolio Preparation

for Postsecondary Studies

From September - June

Ongoing Advenced Class

The Portfolio Preparation class for students age 14+ is an online class designed for students whom completed all three introduction courses: Introduction to Animation, Digital Painting, and Character Design. The ongoing Advanced Class - Portfolio Preparation- is a project based course and requires a fundamental knowledge that is taught in our introduction classes. Our instructors provide individual instruction and personal guidance to help students develop and improve their artwork before submitting portfolios to postsecondary educational programs.

Group Class - 4 weeks

Monthly Cost: Can$70 ( HST included)

Private Class - 4 weeks

Monthly Cost: Can$140 ( HST included)

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SheepDog Online Learning Classes

Our Animation and Art Virtual Classrooms are more than just online classes. We devote time to create a community where every student can comfortably interact with their instructors and peers. Students are able to submit their work, get feedback and encouragement, and receive personal guidance from experienced professionals. Taking SheepDog Animation Online learning classes isn't just about learning and improving your skills, It's an opportunity to become part of a community of people who love art and animation.

“My experience working with Alice at Sheepdog Animation on her first online classes vis Zoom (I live in Windsor) with me was fantastic. I’m very thankful for her teachings and flexible schedule. My drawings before and after had me amazed on how far I’ve come. I highly recommend Sheepdog Animation. thanks for working with me! - Alex”

And I got into the program! Thanks again for your help and support!

What do you need for online classes:

How to connect: You will need a device (computer, laptop, iPad or tablet or smartphone) with internet access, camera, microphone and speakers or headphones.

For digital classes: You will need a computer with a drawing tablet or iPad with an apple pen or equivalent.

Our online animation & art virtual classes are once per week. We will be offering new classes every week.

You will be able to submit your homework via email (please include student first name and class date and time in the subject). Direct feedback will be provided during the next class. Please note, the homework is not graded.