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Diploma of TV and Game Animation
- Moncton, Canada
- 0.83 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A ten-month diploma training 2D and 3D animators, Modellers and texture artists for television and games.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying TV and Game Animation can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Illustrator
- Concept artist
- 2D animator
- 3D modeler
- Character modeler
- Commercial artist
- Storyboard artist
- Art or creative director
- Game producer
Curriculum
- Ten-month studio diploma covering life drawing
- Principles of animation
- 2D and 3D animation
- Character animation
- Storyboarding
- Advanced character and background design
- 3D modelling
- Texturing
- And 3D camera
- Lighting and rendering. Students build a portfolio and demo reel. Credits unreported.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school completion or equivalent transcripts (conditional acceptance while studies continue)
- Portfolio
- Profile letter
- Interview and proof of English proficiency. Prerequisite: Visual Arts Foundation and Video Game Art
- Unless direct entry granted.
Accepted academic background
High school completion, GED, Adult high school diploma or equivalent experience (conditional acceptance while studies are in progress), Portfolio (Video Game Art and TV & Game Animation: 10-15 original works from the past three years, Visual Communication Design: 5-10 original works), Campus tour/interview and 1-page profile letter. Video Game Art requires the Visual Arts Foundation and TV & Game Animation requires Foundation plus Video Game Art, Unless direct entry is granted for relevant post-secondary art study or an exceptional portfolio, Visual Communication Design is direct entry.
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Application Form
- Portfolio
- Personal Profile Letter
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the programme prerequisites and application dates for Diploma in TV and Game Animation. Complete the McKenzie College application and provide your portfolio of recent work
- A one-page profile letter and academic transcripts. Submit a passport scan and English proficiency evidence if applying internationally. Arrange the admission interview
- Which may be conducted virtually. If accepted
- Follow the college instructions for the international seat-confirmation deposit and study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,280 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $300 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Moncton |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Art and Design |
| Department | TV and Game Animation |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 25 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
6 Mar 2027
113 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.83 years.
The next deadline is 6 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,280 CAD per year. The application fee is $300 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
A portfolio is required. An interview is required.