Malfinis Film and Animation Studio Inc. to commence training Saint Lucian Artists in 2D Animation production by the Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Programme (CARCIP)

CARCIP ICT Skills Development project
2D  Digital Animation Training and Certification

• Malfinis Film and Animation Studio Inc. has been selected by the Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Programme (CARCIP) to provide ICT training in the following : 2D  Digital Animation Training and Certification.
• The training is crafted for a period of nine months total. This regime would consist of 4 months classroom training at the National ICT Center in Castries, followed by 4 months internship on the production pipeline at the MFAS Studio, this in turn is followed by two weeks of pre-certification review and a TOONBOOM certification exam.
• At the end of the training, trainees would have acquired the ability to display a knowledge of the history ,theory, conceptual and creative processes behind the creation of animation, display a knowledge of techniques required for animation production such as: scriptwriting, storyboarding, directing, post-production, data base management and  creative software manipulation, as well as an ability to work within an in-studio production pipeline, develop industry standard animation production per second rates and good soft skills
• Successful trainees will also acquire CVQ certification and a ToonBoom Affiliate Certificate in ToonBoom Harmony  (The industry standard for 2D animation production)
•  Applications are invited to register for this once in a lifetime opportunity for fully funded training for the unemployed artist provided by CARCIP and facilitated by Malfinis Film and Animation Studios Inc.
• Training and certification is free to unemployed youth between the ages of 17 -35years. Eligible youth, must be holders of a minimum of three CXC's, have at least one year job experience in the course of interest .Applicants must also meet the specific requirements of the training course such as being able to score well on the mandatory aptitude test. 
•  Training will be conducted at the National ITC Center opposite the Derek Walcott Square in Castries with the internship being conducted at the Studio Location.
• The CARCIP ICT Skills Development Programme is currently being implemented by the Ministry of Public Service, Information & Broadcasting in collaboration with the TVET Unit, of the Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development and Labour. The programme is part of the Government's overall strategy to increase economic growth by enhancing productivity and technical expertise within the local  ICT sector.
•  Application kits as well as course information is available at our Office at #2 Calvary Road or on our website: www.malfinisproductions.com as well as the CARCIP website at www.carcip.govt.lc. 
• For further information on courses offered by Malfinis Film and Animation Studio under the CARCIP programme, contact us 285 4575 ask to speak to Milton or Tevin or call CARCIP at 486-4977.​   ​