Bachelor of Applied Arts in Animation and Visual Effects

Acquire the tools, technology, and creative skills essential for a thriving career in the Animation and Visual Effects industry. Gain access to industry-relevant software on your dedicated high-end workstation and receive instruction from seasoned professionals with diverse creative and professional expertise.

Our program mirrors the 3D production pipeline, offering hands-on experiences at every stage, from initial concept to the final render, through a wide range of courses, including storyboarding, layout, design, colour scripts, modeling and sculpting, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering, and visual effects. This breadth allows you to explore multiple specializations within the field while developing expertise where you shine.

In your fourth year of the program, you'll craft your own demo reel, prepare for industry employment, or even get started on your career at a studio. Our experienced instructors and industry professionals will guide and mentor you all along the way.

This program is unique, emphasizing both breadth and depth of learning in studio animation processes and immersing you in a highly-collaborative animation lab environment.

Minimum 60% in ELA 30-1 and a minimum 50% in a Group A, B, or C course or a 5-credit Advanced CTS course.

Group A Aboriginal Studies 30 English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 Social Studies 30-1 Language 30 or 35 (other than English)

Group B Art 30 Art 31 Band 35 Choir 35 Dance 35 Drama 30 Music 35 Performing Arts 35A Note: Other 5-credit Fine Arts and/or Advanced Level CTS courses may be considered.

Group C Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 Mathematics 31 Physics 30 Science 30 Five credits of Advanced Level Computer Science (CSE)

Group D Five credits of course work at the 30, 33 or 35 level Two 3-credit subjects at the 30 level (excluding Special Projects) Note: Some courses can be considered Group D subjects if a higher level of the same subject has not fulfilled a Group A, B or C admission requirement (i.e., French Language Arts 30-2, Social Studies 30-2, Mathematics 30 Applied).

IELTS Academic - 6.5 with at least 5.5 on each band score.

TOEFL iBT - 83
TOEFL PBT - 557