Overview
Toon Dojo is a family-run New Brunswick company dedicated to growing the film and animation industry while supporting local creative talent. Their work focuses on developing original intellectual properties that reflect the culture, stories, and people of New Brunswick. Through animation training and production, Toon Dojo provides students and educators with insight into creative career pathways within the arts, media, and digital industries.
Toon Dojo I Animation Training | Saint John, NB, Canada
Objectives
- Introduce students to careers in animation, film, and digital media
- Explore creative industries within New Brunswick
- Highlight entrepreneurship and family-run business models
- Support career-connected learning through local industry examples
- Inspire creativity, storytelling, and innovation
Instructions
Educators and transition coaches can use this resource to:
- Introduce students to career opportunities in animation and film
- Discuss skills needed in the creative industry (design, storytelling, technology, teamwork)
- Explore local labor market opportunities in New Brunswick
- Connect students to experiential learning opportunities in arts and media
- Support career exploration conversations using myBlueprint and CLP goals
Key Highlights
- Local New Brunswick creative industry connection
- Family-run business and entrepreneurship focus
- Animation and film career awareness
- Original content creation and storytelling
- Community and culture-centered work