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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 (666667 years): yes
- 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 (or mature applicant)
- With programme-specific Grade 11 or 12 courses
- Usually Grade 12 English (C or U) and for some programmes maths or sciences at 60-70%. Equivalencies by country are on each programme page. English: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 79 (4.5 on the 2026 scale)
- PTE Academic 53 or Duolingo 105
- Health and aviation programmes need higher scores.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent (or mature applicant), With programme-specific Grade 11/12 courses (usually Grade 12 English C or U, Some Grade 11/12 maths or sciences), International equivalencies are shown on each programme page by country of study.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 79 (2026 scale: 4.5
- PTE Academic no band below 4)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the programme page for requirements
- English scores and the open intake. Apply online through Fanshawe's Virtual Admission System and pay the CAD 100 application fee through Flywire. Upload high school transcripts and any college or university transcripts. The International Centre issues the Letter of Admission. Pay the tuition deposit (CAD 2
- 300
- One semester or one year
- By citizenship). Request the Provincial Attestation Letter in VAS
- Then apply for the study permit with the Letter of Admission and proof of funds. Submit the International Student Form and join arrival orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,507 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | London Downtown Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Hospitality and Creative Industries |
| Department | Department of Animation |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 666667 years |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,507 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $24,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 79 (2026 scale: 4.5, PTE Academic no band below 4), Cambridge PTE Academic 53, Duolingo Cambridge 169.