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Diploma of 3D Modeling Art and Animation
British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Burnaby, Canada
- 1.5 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
An 18-month diploma that trains students as 3D artists for the game, film and television industries.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Expected learning areas include eighteen-month full-time diploma. These outcomes should be verified against the program curriculum.
Career outcomes
- Prop artist
- Animator
- Character artist
- Environment artist
- Texture and shading artist
- Look development artist
- Lighting artist
- Layout artist
- Junior rigger
- Compositor
- Render artist
Curriculum
- Eighteen-month full-time diploma. Students practise modeling
- Animation
- Texturing
- Rigging
- Lighting
- Rendering and compositing
- Then spend the last term producing a focused demo reel as their portfolio
- Guided by instructors from the games
- Film and television industries.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school graduation with English Studies 12 for most diplomas
- Category 3 for some trades-related diplomas and Category 1 for Strategic Human Resources Management. Programme maths or science such as Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Math 11 at 67%. Advanced diplomas require a prior diploma or degree. Entry is first-qualified or competitive.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school graduation with English Studies 12 and programme prerequisites
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 60
- Duolingo 120
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Prior Qualification Documents
- Passport Identification
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
- Program-Specific Supporting Documents
How to apply
- Check the programme's Entrance Requirements and international deadline
- such as 2 July for September. Apply online through EducationPlannerBC from the programme page and pay the 154 CAD application fee. Upload transcripts and proof of requirements as PDF files. Study outside Canada
- the US
- UK
- Australia or New Zealand needs an ICES credential evaluation first. After acceptance
- pay the non-refundable 6000 CAD commitment fee
- credited to tuition. Receive the IRCC Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter if needed
- then apply for the study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,215 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $154 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Burnaby Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Business + Media |
| Department | Business & Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 110 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Institutional awards or financial assistance may be available subject to student category and the published eligibility criteria. Program-specific funding requires confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
3 Jun 2027
201 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.5 years.
The next deadline is 3 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $30,215 CAD per year. The application fee is $154 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 120. A portfolio is required.