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Ma Franchesca Silva

Continuing Studies Instructor

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Bio

Ma Franchesca Silva is a Canadian 3D artist and educator who has taught over 300 students across more than half a decade. She has worked on feature films and animated series for Disney, Paramount, and Amazon Prime Video. A Google Scholar and Women in Games International representative, Franchesca has earned national awards in 2D and 3D animation. She teaches 3D animation, game design and VFX at top North American universities. Passionate about innovation and mentorship, she combines technical expertise with creative leadership to inspire the next generation of artists in the animation and visual effects industry.

Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
Software Essentials CSSO 104 CS26/SP

Description

Adobe After Effects is an industry-leading software for graphics animation and effects. In this introductory, technique-focused course, you will explore the fundamentals of time-based graphics with a strong emphasis on design principles such as composition, typography and rhythm. You will learn essential animation and storytelling techniques through practical exercises and projects including a logo animation and a title sequence.

Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to source and purchase your supplies before your first class.

Upon successfully completing this course, students will receive a digital skills badge through Accredible, a digital credentialing service. To learn more about Accredible or to opt-out of receiving a digital badge for CS courses, please complete this online form.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.