Max the Mutt College of Animation, Art and Design provides an environment in which students are encouraged to work hard to achieve their full potential. The school guarantees small class size with serious individual instruction by highly qualified instructors who are working professionals in their fields. We believe in giving our students a solid, well-rounded education, and the encouragement to help them develop as artists. At the same time, we expect students to conduct themselves in a professional manner which includes the ability to take direction, meet deadlines, work cooperatively, and fulfill responsibilities. The development of good work habits is important in preparing for a successful career in animation, concept design, advertising, graphic design, art direction, comic books, or graphic novels.

Max the Mutt graduates are employed and in-demand. Industry representatives have told us they are impressed by the uniformly high level of quality in our graduates’ work. We assist employers on a regular basis by connecting them with qualified students. We also keep in touch with our graduates and regularly inform them about job openings.

Max the Mutt College of Animation, Art & Design is an established, respected presence in Toronto’s animation, video game, and comic book/graphic novel industries.

At the end of the academic year, there is Industry Day. Max the Mutt contacts industry related companies, both in Canada and the US, by telephone and written invitation, and welcomes them to a special showing of student work. Graduating students are available with their portfolios and may be interviewed. In addition, because of the high standard of student work and the school's reputation, we are frequently contacted directly by the industry looking for people with specific skills. We continue to make referrals long after graduation.