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Advanced Diploma of Animation 2D/3D
Advanced Diploma of Animation 2D/3D

Advanced Diploma of Animation 2D/3D

  • ID:STC010002
  • Level:3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma
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60
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100
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20
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirments

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.

If you are not a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, you will need a Canadian Study Permit to study in Canada and a Letter of Acceptance - issued by the College - in order to apply for the permit.

General diploma programs admission requirement for international students are as follows:

  • Canada & USA: High school diploma and transcript, or equivalent.
  • British education system: General Certificate of Education showing passes in six (6) academic subjects (including English) at the Ordinary level.
  • Caribbean countries (English): High school diploma and transcript, or equivalent.
  • West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, etc.): WAEC (or NECO) transcript with online verifying scratch card number and PIN required.
  • South Asia: (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, etc.): High school diploma and Grade 12 transcript.
  • India: High school diploma and Grade 12 transcript.
  • Other Regions: High school diploma/graduation certificate and transcript or equivalent in original language and English translation.

Note: High school diploma/graduation certificate and transcript or equivalent in original language and English translation.

English Requirements

  • TOEFL iBT: Overall 78 with Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking minimums of 20, or
  • IELTS Academic: Overall band of 6.0, No single test score below 5.5, or
  • PTE Minimum Score 51, or
  • Cambridge: Minimum Score 169, or
  • PBT score of 550, or
  • CBT score of 213, or
  • MELAB: Minimum Score 75, or
  • CAEL: Minimum score 60, or
  • Duolingo score of 100.

Other Requirements

In addition to your OCAS application, you will be required to complete and submit an Art Test.

The specifics of the art test, including the "given character", will be included in the acknowledgement letter that you will receive after your application is processed through our system.

Course Information

Do you dream in 3D or doodle characters for video games or cartoons? If so, you are a budding animator, and St. Clair College’s Animation 2D/3D program is the right choice for you! This program will give you the skills, discipline and confidence you need to become a sought-after animation artist. Students learn a blend of traditional techniques with the use of cutting-edge industry software. Graduates are able to animate and bring artwork to life through designing and animating characters and environments for traditional 2D and 3D projects for a variety of mediums including television, film and video games. Students also learn to become proficient with digital image manipulation, digital video editing, compositing and file management.

Program Highlights

  • Active student-run Animation Club, which allows students to further practice their animation skills and abilities collaboratively with their classmates.
  • Public presentation of animation films showcasing professional work produced by third-year students.
  • Emerge with a professional portfolio and demo reel that will open the door to work in 2D or 3D animation in the film and television industries, the world of gaming and the web.
  • Strong emphasis on using traditional techniques to enhance production of digital art.
  • Close connection with industry professionals for keeping curriculum current and relevant.
  • Training on the latest industry standard software in the animation industry.

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The curriculum below is for incoming students:

Semester 1

  • ANM110 Life Drawing I
  • ANM115 Introduction to Animation Fundamentals
  • ANM125 Experimental Animation Technique
  • ANM127 Animation History
  • ANM140 Introduction to Digital Media
  • LSW100G Literature: Short Exposition

Semester 2

  • ANM200 Animation I
  • ANM205 Character & Background
  • ANM210 Life Drawing II
  • ANM220 Computer Animation I
  • ANM240 Film Design

Semester 3

  • ANM300 Animation II
  • ANM310 Life Drawing III
  • ANM320 Computer Animation II
  • ANM330 Layout
  • ANM340 Concept Development
  • ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course

Semester 4

  • ANM400 Animation III
  • ANM410 Life Drawing IV
  • ANM420 Computer Animation III
  • ANM435ANM Modeling I
  • ANM445 Lighting and Rendering I

Semester 5

  • ANM500 Animation IV
  • ANM510 Life Drawing V
  • ANM520 Computer Animation IV
  • ANM535 Modelling II
  • ANM545 Lighting & Rendering II
  • ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course

Semester 6

  • ANM600 Animation V
  • ANM610 Life Drawing VI
  • ANM620 Computer Animation V
  • ANM635 Modelling III
  • ANM645 Lighting and Rendering III
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

There are job opportunities creating both 2D and 3D animation, models, textures and other assets for feature films, television productions, video games and the web. Skills learned in this program could also be applied to finding work in character design, storyboarding or as concept artists.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance Fee: $750 per year

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