High school graduation
Program-specific requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Applicants may be required to complete a drawing exercise.
Additional information
Students at CapU write assignments, follow class lectures and take part in class discussions in English.
If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English you must take one of the following English language assessment tests:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Required minimum marks:
online test (TOEFL iBT®): 83
paper-delivered test: 560
Capilano University TOEFL code: 0505
ELA (English Language Assessment Test)
Required minimum mark: 145
Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Required minimum mark: 6.5 overall, with no single score below 6
Alternate contact: ielts@sfu.ca
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Test)
Required minimum mark: 70
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English – Academic)
Required minimum mark: 56
DET (Duolingo English Test) – Being accepted on a temporary basis until September 2021
Required minimum mark: 110
The 2D Animation & Visual Development Diploma is a two-year career program that focuses on drawing, design and classical animation techniques.
Students learn about animation and animation design. Many graduates find successful careers in TV animation or learn fundamental skills that ensure their success in further studies.
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First Term
Total credits: 17.25
ANIM 103, Design Elements in Animation I, 3.00 credits
ANIM 104, Studio: Gesture and Form, 2.25 credits
ANIM 105, Survey of Western Cinema: Animation, 3.00 credits
ANIM 116, Animation: Timing and Principles, 3.00 credits
ANIM 117, Animation: Introduction to Character Drawing, 3.00 credits
ENGL 100, University Writing Strategies, 3.00 credits
Second Term
Total credits: 15.00
ANIM 106, Animation: Quadrupeds and Effects, 3.00 credits
ANIM 107, Character Animation I, 3.00 credits
ANIM 108, Design Elements in Animation II, 2.25 credits
ANIM 109, Studio: Advanced Drawing Techniques I, 2.25 credits
ANIM 110, Production Design for Animation, 1.50 credits
ENGL or CMNS 100 level or higher, 3.00 credits
Third Term
Total credits: 15.00
ANIM 200, Character Animation II, 4.50 credits
ANIM 201, Visual Storytelling, 3.00 credits
ANIM 202, Studio: Advanced Drawing Techniques II, 2.25 credits
ANIM 203, Digital Production Tools for Animation, 2.25 credits
ANIM 204, Advanced Production Design for Animation, 3.00 credits
Fourth Term
Total credits: 15.00
ANIM 205, Character Animation III, 3.00 credits
ANIM 206, Studio: Drawing Master Class, 3.00 credits
ANIM 207, Visual Development and Concept Design, 3.00 credits
ANIM 208, Professional Studies in Animation, 3.00 credits
ANIM 209, Animation: Emerging Technologies, 1.50 credits
ANIM 210, Entrepreneurship in the Animation Industry, 1.50 credits
Career paths
2D builds artist
