Animation - 3D
Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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Type | Diploma, College |
Nominal duration | 2 years/ 16 months continuous |
Study language | English |
Course code | 6423 |
Tuition fee | CA$19,504 per year The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$17,794), 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). |
Accommodation fee | CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.
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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):
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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Language requirements | English If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized secondary or post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Other requirements | A relevant portfolio is required. After submitting your application, you will receive a letter with instructions on how to book the mandatory Animation – 3D program admission session, where you will submit a portfolio of work consisting of:
Note: Work should show your curiosity about the way things look and move around them. Animation is a means of creative expression, so a portfolio should demonstrate your ability to generate ideas. |
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Overview
The Animation – 3D program at Centennial College runs for 16 consecutive months. In that time, it will prepare you to successfully launch a career in digital animation, film, television, broadcast design and games.
Created in 1996, on top of kick-starting the careers of hundreds of talented digital artists, this School of Communications, Media, Arts, and Design animation program has an intensive approach that’s become internationally recognized. Animation – 3D will focus on production-style training and offer a unique project-based learning experience that’s applauded within the animation, visual effects and game industries.
Program Highlights
- The Animation – 3D program will give you 24-hour access to computer labs and workstations.
- Among the subjects covered are life drawing, acting for animation and storyboard training.
- Small class sizes will provide ample opportunity to work closely with your industry professional instructors.
- Industry-leading guest speakers, participatory workshops and company studio tours will enhance training.
- You’ll be assisted in producing demo reels that showcase your abilities to potential employers.
Field Placement
Students complete their animation program with an eight-week industry field placement that allows them to apply their knowledge and skills in a professional setting. Students must pass all courses (minimum mark of 60% in each course) before they can qualify for a field placement.
Career opportunities
- 3D character animator
- Lighter
- Modeler
- Rigger
- Texture artist
- Technical director
- Compositor
- Level designer for games
- Visual effects supervisor