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Herzing College is partnering with Toon Boom Animation to offer a new one-year Storyboard Artist program. The course, currently open for registration, covers everything from the basics of drawing and composition to advanced visual storytelling techniques, along with efficient use of industry-standard tools like Toon Boom’s Storyboard Pro. The goal of the curriculum is to help aspiring artists develop their skills and prepare for a rewarding career in the entertainment industry.

 Over the years at Herzing, I have come across numerous examples of people “doing the right thing”. This ranges from politeness and manners to acts of kindness and compassion.

While it is tempting to touch on all that is wrong in the world, this is not the space for such observations. Instead, I want to bring to mind the capacity for each and every one of us to do our best insofar as “doing the right thing” is concerned.

We would like to acknowledge that Herzing College campuses are located in Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Montreal on the traditional land of Indigenous people. We are grateful for the opportunity to live and work on this land.

Herzing College is committed to partnering and moving forward with Indigenous people in the spirit of reconciliation.

By Fred Standil

As a storyboard artist, you'll be responsible for visually outlining the narrative of an animated project, from the initial concept to the final product. It’s a role that blends artistic talent with narrative insight, allowing you to influence pacing, emotion, and action in a story.

Herzing’s Storyboard Artist training was developed in partnership with Toon Boom, makers of the industry’s leading 2D animation software tools. It’s designed to produce grads today’s studios want to hire.

To help you understand what you can expect from the program, we sat down with course designer Karine Charlebois, who has been in the industry for almost 30 years.

By Fred Standil

Interior decorator and interior designer are often used interchangeably, but they are actually distinct professions with unique roles and career paths. While both involve creating beautiful spaces, the scope of responsibilities and required qualifications differ significantly.

In this post, we delve into the differences in interior decoration vs interior design careers, outlining how the two roles stack up in terms of job duties, skills, training, earnings, and outlook.

By the end, you’ll have all the information you need to decide which path aligns better with your interests and goals.

From uncovering insights in vast datasets to building predictive models that shape business strategies, data professionals play a crucial role in today’s data-dominated world.

But what does the field of data analytics involve, exactly? And where can it lead you?

In this post, we explore the various career paths available in data analytics, including roles such as data analyst, data scientist, and business intelligence analyst. Read on to discover typical tasks, required skills, salary ranges, and future demand.

Ever wondered how your favourite shows come to life? Even before the animators or actors get involved, storyboard artists are hard at work.

A storyboard artist is essentially a visual translator. They take written scripts and transform them into a series of images that show every scene, camera angle, and character movement.

In short, they create a visual roadmap for the production. Their work helps ensure everyone involved is on the same page, avoiding costly mistakes and delays.

In this blog, we explore the role of a storyboard artist so you can decide if it’s right for you. Keep reading to learn about the tasks you’ll perform, the skills you’ll need, and the job market conditions you can expect.

An internship is your chance to apply what you’ve learned in your training to a real-world setting. You get to build a network of industry contacts and add something substantial to your resume.

It’s not unusual for internships to lead to full-time job offers. Statistics Canada data shows that close to two-thirds of post-secondary graduates who did an internship, practicum, or co-op placement said it helped them find a job after graduation.

So you definitely want to put your best foot forward. But what can you do to maximize your chance of success?

In this post, we outline practical strategies and tips for interns, including expert advice from instructors and career services specialists.

Read on to discover how you can get the most out of your internship experience.