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Toon Boom Animation announced yesterday that Algonquin College has chosen Toon Boom Harmony as part of its three-year Animation program. Algonquin's program provides students with training in both traditional and digital animation. Following a first year of studies, students have the option of pursuing either traditional or digital animation. They learn the skills necessary to work effectively as animators in a variety of settings. Graduates acquire the skills necessary to work independently, collaboratively, and in studio settings.

One of the leading Canadian animation studios that hires Algonquin College graduates is Mercury Filmworks. "In 2004, we hired 16 Algonquin graduates. This year, we nearly doubled that number, hiring 30 fresh graduates and involving them in our ongoing productions, " shared Kyle MacDougall, Studio Manager at Mercury Filmworks.

"We are thrilled to give our students the opportunity to train on the most advanced technology in the market that will also give them excellent job opportunities as soon as they graduate, " commented Paul West, Coordinator Animation, School of Media and Design, at Algonquin College.

For more information on Toon Boom Harmony, visit the Toon Boom Animation, Inc. website.