Get a head start! If you're planning to apply to animation school in Fall 2002, we're offering a great way to strengthen your portfolio with classes in Life Drawing, Principles of Drawing, including Design & Composition and Basic Perspective. Taught by top professionals in small classes, this intensive program is offered during Christmas 2001 break - December 22, 23, 27 - 30, 2001 and January 2 - 3, 2002. We are conveniently located in downtown Toronto, and easily accessible by public transportation. Tuition $650.

North America's premiere animation festival accepts new independent and commercial animated work. This year three new categories have been added: Animated Feature Film, Internet Animation and Non-narrative film.

Other categories include:

A - Independent Short Films Competition

Get turned on to animation!!

Students choose individual projects which will explore
storytelling, character design and basic animation
principles of motion, timing and acting. Join
Fred Wilmot for 2 weeks of animation fun!

Monday to Friday, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $425 + GST + Materials.

Fred Wilmot has worked for many years at
Animation House / Evening Sky Productions as a
director, animator and character designer.

Study the history of the art form from its beginnings in political satire to today's editorial cartoons. Various styles will be explored in a variety of media. Join Tina Seemann in this intensive 5 evening workshop
starting May 21st to May 25th, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: $200 + GST

Tina Seemann is a cartoonist and animator whose work has appeared on TV and in many books and magazines. She is currently the Director of Animation at Max the Mutt Animation School.

ACTING FOR ANIMATORS

A Two-Day Workshop with Ed Hooks and guest instructor Leslie Bishko,
at Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design

June 22 and 23,
10:00 am

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television

If you're planning to apply to visual arts programs, here's a great way to strengthen your portfolio.

Join us for an 8-day intensive drawing workshop:
- Life Drawing
- Principles of Drawing
Including: Design and Composition and
Perspective

Small classes - individual attention.
Conveniently located in downtown Toronto.

Enrollment is limited.
Reserve your place now!
Call Donna-Lee (416) 703-6877 or toll free 1-877-486-MUTT
OR see our website for full details.

Do you wish to apply to an arts or animation program?

Here's an opportunity to develop and strengthen your portfolio.

Whether you are an aspiring animator or comic book artist, this program is for you!


Taught by top professionals in small classes, this program offers classes in:
- Life Drawing
- Principles of Drawing including Design & Composition
- Perspective and Structural Drawing

This program is open to beginners and high school students who are planning to apply to any visual arts school.
The program can be taken as a whole program or in parts.

We are conveniently located in downtown Toronto, and easily accessible by public transportation.

See our website for details:
http://www.maxthemutt.com

High School Students
Aspiring Animators

If you've read Animation World Magazine's article "Choosing An Animation School" (Issue 5.02-May2000), and visited school web sites, you are now ready for the next step.

We invite you to attend an Information Session
- Take A tour of the school
- See 'Live' classes
- View student art work
- Meet key faculty
- Have your questions answered

When: February 26, 2003
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: Max The Mutt Animation School
Toronto, Ontario

Mark Your Calendar Now!
Call Donna-Lee To Reserve Your Place!
416 - 703 - 6877 or Toll Free 1-877-486-MUTT

As requested by many students, artists and colleges, we are pleased to announce a book signing / selling date for Mike S. Fowler's, Animation Background Layout: From Student to Professional book! WHERE: NFB Mediatheque (general information 416-973-3012) Corner of John St. and Richmond St. 150 John Street, Toronto, Canada WHEN: Monday, March 24, 2003 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm At 5 pm Mike will be speaking about his book and sharing a few tricks of the trade. Book signing will follow. Come out and meet the author, Mike S. Fowler, and get your autographed copy of Animation Background Layout: From Student to Professional. Copies of the book will be available for sale at the door at a special book signing price of $10 off retail! Animation Background Layout: From Student to Professional by Mike S. Fowler ISBN#0-9731602-0-9