Animation

Conestoga College - Doon
Canada, Ontario, Kitchener

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Kitchener
Type	Diploma, College
Nominal duration	2 years
Study language	English
Course code	1400

Tuition fee	CA$16,570 per year The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$13,750), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.
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.

Tuition fee

CA$16,570 per year

The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$13,750), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.

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): Grade 12 English Note: Applicants who meet the academic strength requirements must attend a program information session and present a portfolio of their creative work. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

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):

Grade 12 English

Note: Applicants who meet the academic strength requirements must attend a program information session and present a portfolio of their creative work.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English For direct admission, you must be from an English-speaking country or, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105 Other accepted language tests

Language requirements

English

For direct admission, you must be from an English-speaking country or, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105

Other accepted language tests

Other requirements	A relevant portfolio is required. - Applicants meeting minimum academic requirements are invited to begin the selection process which requires them to attend a program information meeting where they will present a portfolio of their design-related work. Out-of-province applicants, or distant applicants, may provide electronic portfolios and may have phone or InterviewStream/Skype portfolio presentations. Presentation The portfolio presentation provides the applicant with an opportunity to show and explain their work. Through the presentation, the program faculty assess the applicant’s communication skills and aptitude for the program. Portfolio A portfolio consists of 10-15 diverse samples of the applicant’s work. Please see the Animation portfolio requirements for details. - Final selection is made using a formula that combines academic strength and portfolio presentation scores. - A sound English background is important for success in this program and is considered during the admission selection process. Minimum cut offs apply.

Other requirements

A relevant portfolio is required.

- Applicants meeting minimum academic requirements are invited to begin the selection process which requires them to attend a program information meeting where they will present a portfolio of their design-related work.

Out-of-province applicants, or distant applicants, may provide electronic portfolios and may have phone or InterviewStream/Skype portfolio presentations.

Presentation

The portfolio presentation provides the applicant with an opportunity to show and explain their work. Through the presentation, the program faculty assess the applicant’s communication skills and aptitude for the program.

Portfolio

A portfolio consists of 10-15 diverse samples of the applicant’s work. Please see the Animation portfolio requirements for details.

- Final selection is made using a formula that combines academic strength and portfolio presentation scores.

- A sound English background is important for success in this program and is considered during the admission selection process. Minimum cut offs apply.

More information	conestogac.on.ca/fulltime/animation

The Animation diploma program provides students with the opportunity to breathe life into inanimate objects. Using their creative talents, blending drawing, animation and production techniques, with strong storytelling skills, students will create a variety of 2D and 3D animations. Focus on the production pipeline and the ability to take an animation project from concept to completion is a critical component of this credential.

Students will work in project-based learning environments and undertake a field placement, which will contribute towards their personal e-portfolio of work. This two-year credential is designed to prepare graduates with the skills necessary to address the animation career demands in the fields of TV, film, game, and web production.

Situated in Canada’s Technology Triangle, students will have exposure to a wide range of career opportunities. Everything from commercials to phone apps contain some form of animation. Advanced simulation, video games, and immersive entertainment on multiple platforms, all require dedicated animation skills.

Potential careers include: