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Our 3D Modeling Animation Art and Design diploma program teaches you the knowledge and skills you need to successfully compete in the computer generated animation industry. The program harnesses the talent of industry-leading professionals to teach the theory and techniques used in three-dimensional animation art and design.

This program is available in Vancouver and Calgary.

The program focuses on game development, including staging scenes, game environments, using storyboards, and designing and animating 3D characters using industry-standard software.

Graduates of this program will have a portfolio to showcase their animation work to find employment in CGI-based industries such as game development companies, computer animation studios, post-production and special effects studios.

Admissions Requirements

Admissions Requirements in Alberta

  • Math 30-1, Math 30-2, Pure Math 30, Applied Math 30, or equivalent*
  • English Language Arts 30-1, English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent*

*Equivalents may include academic upgrading courses.

Admissions Requirements in BC

  • High school graduation or equivalent (from an English language teaching institution) OR
  • Mature student status (19 years of age upon starting classes and passing the college's admission test).

Skills Gained

  • Produce computer-generated images
  • Shape a model
  • Develop a storyboard
  • Stage a scene
  • Design characters
  • Design environments
  • Produce 3D models of props and characters
  • Animate characters
  • Create digital visual effects
  • Understand the latest trends in the visual and graphic arts
  • Use critical thinking and creativity to enhance visual expression
  • Draw a character and its environment
  • Analyze and critique a production

Career Opportunities

Computer Animation
Studios

Game Development
Companies

Post
Production

3D Graphics
Companies

Special Effects
Studios

Industrial Design
Firms

Software
Producers

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Financial assistance may be available for full-time students who are Canadian citizens or landed immigrants through the Canadian and provincial government student loan programs. Students must apply for loans through the province or territory in which they have established residency. For more information, please contact your Student Financial Planner.

Lifelong Learn Plan (LLP)

The LLP allows eligible students to withdraw up to $10,000 per year, tax-free (up to $20,000 over the period you are participating in the LLP) from their RRSP. Withdrawals are repayable over 10 years. For more information, visit the Canada Revenue Agency website.

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From time to time, VCAD offers scholarships for specific programs to eligible students. Ask your Student Financial Planner if you qualify for one or more of these programs. It is important to note that there may be additional sources of third-party funding available to you. Many private businesses and community groups offer grants and scholarships to eligible students. Inquire with organizations in your area for more information.

Payment Plans

Subject to credit approval by the Student Financial Aid department, payment plans are available in some circumstances. Payment plans require proof that the student has the financial capacity to make payments and in some cases will require additional guarantees or co-signers.

Tuition

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