What is Toon Boom Animation StartingPoint Courseware?
StartingPoint courseware is a teaching tool that provides a solid foundation for the future generation of animators, storyboard artists and creatives who will take over the world of storytelling. The courseware teaches Introduction to Animation with Harmony and Introduction to storyboarding with Storyboard Pro.
Does a school have to purchase and teach both the Intro to Animation with Harmony and Intro to storyboarding with Storyboard Pro?
A school can decide to teach one course or the other or both.
How many hours is the Intro to Animation with Harmony course?
It has 25 lessons that covers approximately 110-120 hours of course material.
How many hours is the Intro to storyboarding with Storyboard Pro course?
It has 25 lessons that covers approximately 110-120 hours of course material.
Which school(s) can purchase the StartingPoint courseware?
High schools (grade 9) all the way up to universities can purchase and use Toon Boom StartingPoint Courseware to teach Intro to Animation and Intro to Storyboarding.
Does the school need to have a teacher with animation or storyboarding knowledge or experience in the animation industry to teach either or both courses?
No, these two courses were developed to walk both teachers and students through the courses step by step. Teacher’s are also provided with additional supporting teaching materials. If a teacher would like to gain more knowledge, it is possible to purchase the Train the Teacher online courses.
How are the courses delivered?
Both courses are easily accessible through an online learning management system (LMS) that makes it easy for teachers and students to join their class and follow along. You need to be connected to the internet and access the Animation StartingPoint courseware through the following URL: courseware.toonboom.com. This courseware can be used by teachers teaching remote or in class with a lab set up.
Do the teachers need to prepare anything for these two courses?
No, both courses have all the assets needed to work with Harmony and Storyboard Pro software. Both courses include lesson videos, documentations, rubrics, quizzes, homework/work assignments and interactive activities for the students.
How does the teacher learn the learning management system (LMS) /courseware?
The teacher will receive a video, documentation and a 1:1 live onboarding remote call session with a dedicated courseware expert.
Can a teacher easily follow the progress of their students?
Yes, as the students progress through each lesson, both the teachers and students can visualize their progress through a progress dial shown in the users individual dashboard and in the teachers dashboard.
How do students deliver homework to their teacher?
The students will deliver their homework through the school portal, email or other as decided by the school.
Can students pass a certification in order to confirm their learning?
Yes, the students can take the Toon Boom associate certification test for either Harmony Premium and/or Storyboard Pro virtually delivered through a third party. Certification exams can be purchased through a Toon Boom sales representative. For more information please contact sales@toonboom.com or visit: https://www.toonboom.com/services/associate-certification
Does Toon Boom offer trials of Animation StartingPoint Courseware?
Toon Boom StartingPoint Courseware is so easy to use you do not need a trial. By watching the video demos you will experience 100% of what StartingPoint courseware has to offer.
How can I reach someone to get more information regarding Toon Boom Animation StartingPoint courseware?
To have more information and or to speak to a sales representative, please contact sales@toonboom.com.
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