2D/3D Character Animation - Diploma
VanArts offers a top tier animation diploma program, most recently ranked #3 Worldwide and #2 in Canada by Animation Career Review for its 2023 rankings and is ROOKIES-Certified.
Studying animation at VanArts places your focus specifically on character animation through body mechanics and performance, and strong foundation training in modeling, lighting, character building and story/visual language.
Choose your stream: 2D (using ToonBoom's HARMONY) or 3D (using MAYA). Both softwares are the industry standard for work in animated feature films and TV series. If you want to be a professional CHARACTER ANIMATOR, this is where you belong.
Skills You Will Learn:
- Character animation & storyboarding
- Body mechanics, pantomime, dialogue, & performance
- Harmony (2D) or Maya (3D)
- Adobe Photoshop & Premiere
- Life drawing
- Short film & demo reel production
Intakes
- March
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
PSW Opportunity
If your program was less than 8 months
- You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.
If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.
For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.
If your program was 2 years or more
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.
If you completed more than 1 program
- You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.
Each of the programs you completed -
- must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
1. Portfolio (or Audition)
12 pages of your best artwork. 5 pages should include sketches of characters in sequential action poses. The other pages may include life/figure drawings and location/object sketches (showing an understanding of form and perspective).
2. Letter of Intent This is a one-page personal statement that answers the following questions:
– What is your educational and/or work background
– What are your career goals and what are you passionate about
– Why have you chosen this specific program at VanArts
3. Photo ID (photocopy of passport to confirm date of birth & citizenship).
4. English Proficiency.
For More Information Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
36750 CAD
Average Cost of Living: 22895 CAD /year
Application Fee: 100 CAD
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