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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: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): 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
- OSSD or age 19+
- Six 4C courses with a minimum 75% average (or six 4U/M at 65%)
- ENG4U or equivalent
- a digital portfolio
Accepted academic background
OSSD or 19+; ENG4U (or Conestoga preparatory communications for degrees), a 4U Mathematics for Bachelor of Computer Science, and further 4U/M courses; Bachelor of Animation requires a digital portfolio
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 120
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Available Funds
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
- Portfolio if Required by Program
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,719 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Kitchener - Doon |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Creative Industries |
| Department | Department of Animation |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Conestoga College. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,719 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $20,950 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 120. A portfolio is required.