APW in Top 100 Animation Schools
The Animation Portfolio Workshop has been identified as one of the Top 100 Schools for Animation, Gaming and Design. In the world.
“To help students navigate through the world of animation schools, we’ve put together the Top 100 most highly-regarded and sought after animation schools on the planet.” Animation Career Review on April 17, 2012
Published by the Animation Career Review (ACR) on April 17, 2012, this world-wide list includes prominent international animation schools such as Sheridan College, Seneca Animation Arts Centre and Vancouver Film School (Canada), California School of the Arts, Ringling (USA), Bejing Film Academy (China) and Gobelins (France). In their role as a “source for aspiring animation, design, and gaming professionals seeking info on training programs, schools and colleges”, the Animation Career Review presents their take on the top 100 Animation Schools in the world as a guide for people deciding which schools to look to for the best animation education and where to submit an animation portfolio.
“It certainly is nice to be recognized by the Animation Career Review for the work that we do. For everyone on the APW team, our focus continues to be on teaching the fundamental drawing skills that will give our students an opportunity to make the best animation portfolio they are capable of.” Vince Peets, Animation Portfolio Workshop Director.
“We’ve worked really hard over the last 13 years to try and help students to get into the top animation schools in the world. And to our great satisfaction , we’ve been able to do that for many young adults who’ve nourished the dream of becoming professional animators since they were kids.” Gerard Sternik, Animation Portfolio Workshop Director
Below is the write up for the APW that appears on the Top 100 Schools for Animation Gaming and Design:
89. Animation Portfolio Workshop – Toronto, Canada
The Animation Portfolio Workshop may seem like an unlikely candidate for this list, but if you’re applying to any schools on this list with tough portfolio requirements (which is the majority of them) they could help save your academic career. For years the school has been a well-kept Canadian secret that helps aspiring students get into Canada’s toughest animation schools, like Sheridan College, VFS, Capilano and Ryerson, by teaching ancillary courses in Life Drawing for Animation and other portfolio-building techniques. The rest of the world would do well to recognize the importance of this school and smart aspiring American animators use it to get a competitive advantage when applying to schools like CalArts, RISD and MICA.
As one of the first students to participate in the workshop all those years ago, I feel very privileged to have been there for the inception of the workshop.
The lessons and friendships will be life long and to this day when getting stuck on a drawing or pose, hear Gerard’s most fundamental lesson: “Big to small; feel the gesture”.
I wish the workshop continued success, as it is much deserved.
Thanks Paul….nice to hear from you again.
How’s life these days?
I would put you in the top 10. I am definitely coming back for another intense session with the APW mentors.
After going through with the workshop with you guys, I really couldn’t be more prepared for animation school. First year was a breeze and I still benefit from a lot of the skills and knowledge learnt in the workshop even after college.
Thank you and keep up the good work 🙂
Thanks for the kind words folks.
As the saying goes…the fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree, so if we’re rated in the top 100 schools in the world, then it follows that our students must be rated likewise………..
I attended the workshop in its early years and later rejoined it briefly as a tutor. I can only look back and say that it was one of the most rewarding experiences in my career, and I feel privileged to be part of its family. The guidance and passion of Gerard and Vince resonate with me to this day.
I’m not surprised at the recognition the workshop has achieved so far, I am confident it will continue to flourish as its curriculum is designed to equip its students with strong artistic foundations, that can catapult them in the pursuit of their creative ambitions.
Congrats to the APW for being listed as a top school in animation! I had a extraordinary time attending the Animation Portfolio Workshop, building drawing chops which have helped me through my college and professional years in animation. It was also an honor to teach at the APW. Working with such determined and ambitious students was incredibly inspiring. Gerard and Vince have built a gem of a school for developing strong drawing fundamentals and nurturing creative talent.
Thanks Mike and Saud.
Nice to hear from you both…….
I took this program right before going to Sheridan college and the preparation it gave me was great. I liked it soo much I came back during the summer vacation to take it again.
Thanks Guys!
Nice hearing from you Kathy…..
My teenage daughter would like to go to a school like Ringling or CalArts. Would it be possible for her to take your class right after high school graduation? Is there any help available for finding housing, etc. for people coming from the US. We live in Minnesota. Thanks.
Hi Linda. Thank you for your interest in our program. The next session of classes will be the 2012/13 Fall/Winter Session in September. Please feel free to email customerservice@animationportfolioworkshop.com with your questions about housing etc.
Hey APW, I just got off the wait-list and accepted into Seneca’s animation Program and would like to thank all of you instructors and TA’s that helped me improve so much! The techniques you taught me shall not be forgotten. I hope you have a great 2012/13 group and congrats on making it in the Top 100 animation schools, you guys deserve it!
Congratulations Ben! You really worked hard on your portfolio and more importantly, on your drawing. Enjoy animation school!
Gerard & Vince were two of the highlights of attending Sheridan (more than a few years ago). A wonderful balance between technique and art. You could not be in better, more accomplished (and more likable!) hands.
Hey, thanks for such kind words, Lynn!
I’m so proud of APW!!!It’s the best class I attended ever. I miss every mentors and classmates:)
Thanks, Elsie, everyone on the APW team wishes you success at Ringling!