Honours Bachelor of Animation
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Oakville |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, College |
| Nominal duration | 4 years, including 4 months internship |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | PBAAA |
| Tuition fee | CA$30,145 per year The fee is for the 2023–2024 academic year and includes tuition (CA$27,062), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 65 percent:
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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| Other requirements | A relevant portfolio is required. The portfolio submission is a mandatory component of the admission process for the Bachelor of Animation program. A portfolio review fee is required with the submission. The Sheridan Honours Bachelor of Animation program looks for applicants who have the ability to draw people and environments from life. Applicants must be able to create and tell a story visually. In addition, applicants must design characters and use them to show an understanding of movement. The Honours Bachelor of Animation Program does not accept any existing (plagiarized) cartoon characters in any part of the portfolio. Do not trace, copy, or rotoscope images from any secondary source (animated or live action). Any breach will result in a zero grade for the portfolio. Learn more about the portfolio requirements. |
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Overview
For 50 years, Sheridan has been considered one of the best animation schools in the world.
Professional, Hands-on Instruction and Creative Freedom
In our Animation degree program, you’ll learn from industry professionals, using the same techniques and tools that you’ll eventually need in the workplace. Using state-of-the-art software and hardware, you’ll create your own stories, designs, characters and layouts, and produce your own films.
From Story Pitch to Finished Film
Sheridan’s animation program emphasizes classical principles of animation in a variety of forms, including 2D digital, 3D and stop motion. You’ll learn the art of storyboarding and hone your life drawing, layout and digital painting skills. Working collaboratively or individually on productions, you’ll have the opportunity to explore all aspects of animation filmmaking.
Career Connections
After Year 3, you’ll gain professional experience during a three-month work placement. And at our annual Industry Day, employers will fly in from across North America to meet you, see your work and conduct interviews.
A Reputation for Excellence
Students come from all over the world to study animation at Sheridan. That’s because the Animation program at Sheridan has such a strong reputation. Michael Hirsh, the co-founder of Nelvana, refers to Sheridan as the “Harvard of Animation.”
Sheridan graduates go on to work in television and feature animation at major studios throughout North America.
Career opportunities
Employers regard Sheridan`s animators as the cream of the crop; graduates routinely go straight to work for top-flight studios and firms in feature films, television animation, gaming and advertising.