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3D Modeling, Art and Animation - Diploma
3D Modeling, Art and Animation - Diploma

3D Modeling, Art and Animation - Diploma

  • ID:BCIT10069
  • Level:Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

English requirements

  • IELTS

    • If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 7

    • If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 6.5

    • If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 6.0

  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

    • If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 65

    • If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 60

    • If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 52

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

    • If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 90

    • If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 86

    • If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 82

Course Information

With the 3D Modeling, Art and Animation diploma program, you will develop the skills necessary to enter the game, film, and television industries as a 3D Artist. You will get hands on experience with the entire 3D workflow including modeling, animating, texturing, rigging, lighting, rendering, and compositing. You will be trained by working industry professionals from the game, film, and television industries providing the most up to date methods and techniques used today. In the last term, you will apply all of these learned skills, alongside direction and feedback from your instructors, to produce a marketable and appealing demo reel to get you a job in your chosen career path.

About the program

  • 18 consecutive months, full time

  • Applied, hands-on education that is based on industry demands and standards

  • Prepares you to work in gaming, film, and TV

Learn more about how BCIT prepares you for your career success on the Program Details page.

Who should complete the 3D Modeling, Art and Animation Diploma?

We have many students enter the program directly from high school, as well as many who are working and looking to return to study to prepare for a new career.

The 3D Modeling, Art and Animation diploma program is right for you if:

  • You have a passion for 3D

  • You have a broad overview of how 3D works and want to gain the technical skills

  • You want to translate your 2D art skills into 3D art skills

  • You have a strong work ethic and the self-discipline to work many hours independently

  • You work well within team environments

To apply today, visit the Entrance Requirements page.

What grads can do

By creating a standardized demo reel that showcases your abilities, graduates of the 3D Modeling, Art and Animation program are prepared to enter a variety of 3D related jobs. The work of our graduates can be found in productions from such studios as Electronic Arts, The Coalition, Bioware, Ubisoft, DHX, Rainmaker, Bron, ICON Creative, and MPC.

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Program matrix

Term 1

  • MDIA 1183, Texturing 1

  • MDIA 1415, Drawing and Painting

  • MDIA 1542, Lighting and Rendering 1

  • MDIA 1742, Introduction to 3D Modeling

  • MDIA 2084, Node Based Compositing 1

  • MDIA 2642, 3D Animation 1

Term 2

  • MDIA 1335, Rigging Essentials

  • MDIA 2183, Texturing 2

  • MDIA 2195, Digital Sculpting

  • MDIA 2542, Lighting and Rendering 2

  • MDIA 2742, 3D Modeling 1

  • MDIA 3084, Node Based Compositing 2

  • MDIA 3642, 3D Animation 2

Term 3

  • MDIA 2335, Character Rigging

  • MDIA 3040, Game Design Pipeline

  • MDIA 3183, Texturing 3

  • MDIA 3480, Portfolio Production

  • MDIA 3742, 3D Modeling 2

  • MDIA 4084, Video Editing and Compositing

  • MDIA 4642, Advanced Animation

Term 4

  • MDIA 1642, Acting in Animation

  • MDIA 3335, Advanced Rigging

  • MDIA 4030, Collaborative Project

  • MDIA 4045, Reel and Previsualization

  • MDIA 4050, Game Design Pipeline 2

  • MDIA 4060, Emerging Trends in 3D Arts

  • MDIA 4742, 3D Modeling 3

Term 5

  • MDIA 4007, 3D Arts Directed Studies

  • MDIA 4025, Demo Reel Production Capstone Project

  • MDIA 4035, Professional Self Marketing and Presentation

Total Credits:, 110.0

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Your diploma in 3D Modeling, Art and Animation provides you with the technical skills, knowledge, and experience to begin a career in the 3D Arts.

Our graduates go on to work in game studios, film and television studios, architectural visualization studios, and more.

Some career opportunities direct from this program include:

  • Prop Artist

  • Animator

  • Character Artist

  • Environment Artist

  • Texture and Shading Artist

  • Look Development Artist

  • Lighting Artist

  • Layout Artist

  • Junior Rigger

  • Compositor

  • Render Artist

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance/year: 700 CAD

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