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About the program
Two-year diploma in drawing, Design and traditional and digital character animation.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Animation to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four semesters of life drawing
- Animation principles. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- 2D or 3D animator
- Storyboard artist
- Layout artist
- Character designer
- Visual effects animator
- Creature animator
- Game artist
Curriculum
- Four semesters of life drawing
- Animation principles
- Layout and design
- Character design and storyboarding
- With animation history and communication in year one
- And a demo reel production course and career strategy in year two. Graduation needs a 60% average.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent secondary diploma with the programme's course prerequisites (for example Grade 12 English C or U)
- English proof
- Grade 10-12 transcripts.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent secondary diploma; Grade 10-12 transcripts showing programme prerequisites
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no skill below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT no skill below 4 of 6 (20 of 30)
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 105-110
- Cambridge 169 (no skill below 162)
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,167 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Seneca@York Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Creative Arts & Animation |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $22,167 CAD per year. The application fee is $90 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no skill below 5.5), TOEFL iBT no skill below 4 of 6 (20 of 30), PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 105-110, Cambridge 169 (no skill below 162), IELTS Academic 6.

