Bachelor of Animation (Co-op)
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Kitchener |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, College |
| Nominal duration | 3 years, plus 1 Co-op term |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 1671C |
| Tuition fee | CA$20,498 per year The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$15,961), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates 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 qualify for admission, you must have a high school diploma and have completed the following mandatory courses (or their 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 you are not from an English-speaking country, you must provide proof of your English language proficiency by submitting one of the following tests:
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| Other requirements | A relevant portfolio is required. Applicants meeting minimum academic requirements are invited to begin the selection process which requires them to submit a digital portfolio. Selection will be determined by a combination of academic accomplishments, whether ongoing or completed, and the outcome of the portfolio review. |
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Overview
The Bachelor of Animation is a three-year, applied degree program that will provide graduates with the creative and technical skills to succeed in the demanding field of animation for feature film, streaming, TV series, commercials, and gaming industries.
Students will experience an integrated curriculum and applied learning environment that focuses on the knowledge and skills relevant to current innovations in the growing field of animation.
The program introduces foundational skills in various animation disciplines, such as 3D character animation, storyboarding, life drawing, and visual development. As students progress through the program, they build on these skills by applying them to character performance-driven animation, advanced rigging techniques, modelling, creature animation, and digital sculpting projects. The individual threads of the program interweave in the final year capstone courses, embedded in the last two semesters of the program when the students develop a short, animated film.
This unique degree gives students independent and collaborative opportunities to develop personally and professionally and includes a paid co-op work term. The program will offer many opportunities to develop critical thinking, professional communication, and leadership skills that will enable graduates to work successfully in interdisciplinary, team environments common in the field of animation.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Animation (Co-op) degree will gain expertise in specialized areas like Character Animation, Creature Animation, Visual Development, Lighting, Compositing, Character Rigging, and Modeling, as well as a range of production roles.
With hands-on projects and industry-focused training, they’ll be equipped to bring stories to life across film, television, gaming, and interactive media.