think tank training Centre

Website: www.tttc.ca Courses offered (in-house): Computer Animation, Visual effects and Game design full-time diploma (12 months) Placement rate: 92% Based in Vancouver, Think Tank provides relevant, current and effective training to ensure you are industry-ready for the visual effects, 3D animation and game design industries.

The school runs small classes for just 12 students, with each getting a significant amount of one-onone tutoring. You will also be assigned a dedicated workstation, which is yours for the duration of the semester and comes fully equipped with the best hardware and the latest industry software. As well as being taught by professional instructors, in the final semester you’ll be assigned personal mentors from local studios (including EA Games) to meet with them each week to critique work and teach new techniques.

“Think Tank exceeded my expectations in every way.” says Patrick Poage, environment artist for Cryptic Games. “It became my home away from home and I consider my time there one of the best years of my life.”