High school graduation
Program-specific requirements
Interview
Portfolio and/or demo reel of relevant work
Letter of intent
Additional information
Letter of intent needs to indicate interest in the animation field and previous related experience (if applicable).
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 two-year 3D Animation for Film & Games diploma program offers students the training necessary to bring 3D computer-generated characters and environments to life.
Students develop the artistic skills needed for a rewarding career in the computer graphics and animation industries.
Graduates will complete a professional-quality demo reel.
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First Term
Total credits: 17.25
DIGI 130, 3D Animation I, 4.50 credits
DIGI 132, 3D Design for Production I, 4.50 credits
DIGI 134, Technical Direction and Rigging I, 3.00 credits
DIGI 136, Life Drawing for Animators I, 2.25 credits
ENGL 100, University Writing Strategies, 3.00 credits
Second Term
Total credits: 18.00
DIGI 140, 3D Animation II, 4.50 credits
DIGI 142, 3D Design for Production II, 4.50 credits
DIGI 144, Technical Direction and Rigging II, 3.00 credits
DIGI 146, Life Drawing for Animators II, 2.25 credits
DIGI 148, Concept Art and Design I, 2.25 credits
DIGI 149, Animation Action Analysis, 1.50 credits
Third Term
Total credits: 15.00
DIGI 234, Technical Direction and Rigging III, 3.00 credits
DIGI 237, The Art of Visual Storytelling, 3.00 credits
DIGI 238, Concept Art and Design II, 2.25 credits
Choose 6.75 credits from the following list:
DIGI 230, 3D Animation III, 6.75 credits
DIGI 232, 3D Design for Production III, 6.75 credits
Fourth Term
Total credits: 14.25
ANIM 210, Entrepreneurship in the Animation Industry, 1.50 credits
DIGI 243, Look Development and Lighting, 3.00 credits
ENGL or CMNS 100 level or higher, 3.00 credits
Choose 6.75 credits from the following list:
DIGI 240, 3D Animation IV, 6.75 credits
DIGI 242, 3D Design for Production IV, 6.75 credits
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