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Diploma of Animation - 3-Year Track

Cambrian College

  • Sudbury, Canada
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

Three-year advanced diploma in animation with a 2D or 3D specialization in the third year.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational knowledge in Animation in 3-year. Apply skills related to Six semesters
  • Years one and two cover life drawing
  • animation principles. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

  • Animation artist
  • Television
  • Feature film
  • Advertising
  • Internet
  • Video games
  • Visual aids

Curriculum

  • Six semesters (127 credits). Years one and two cover life drawing
  • animation principles
  • digital tools
  • body mechanics and 2D/3D rigging. Year three offers advanced life drawing
  • character design
  • story and a 2D (Toon Boom Harmony) or 3D concentration
  • finishing with a portfolio and demo reel.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent
  • Or mature student status
  • Usually with Grade 12 English (C) or (U) plus programme prerequisites such as Grade 12 mathematics
  • Advanced diplomas follow the same entry rules. International applicants show English proficiency (IELTS 6.0
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Duolingo 105)
  • Additional academic criteria: OSSD or equivalent
  • Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
  • Mature student accepted.

Accepted academic background

OSSD (30 credits) or equivalent, or mature student status, usually with Grade 12 English (C) or (U) and programme prerequisites

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT Not published
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Duolingo 105

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Secondary School Completion Evidence
  • Proof of Funds for Study Permit
  • Portfolio of Work

How to apply

  1. Review the Animation in 3-year admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the institution's international admissions service. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Submit the required portfolio. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$16,469 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$2,000 CAD

Program details

CampusSudbury (Barry Downe Road campus)
Faculty or schoolSchool of Creative Industries
DepartmentSchool of Creative Industries
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value127
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0
Scholarship notePotential Cambrian College scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Animation in 3-year. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    4 May 2027

    171 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.