Overview

Students will develop essential skills in figure drawing, storyboarding, character design, and 2D character animation throughout four levels of education. The Animation programme from Conestoga College begins with foundational courses in visual storytelling and digital tools, gradually introducing more advanced animation techniques, such as character rigging, advanced figure drawing, and digital painting.

In the second year, students will focus on pre-production for their capstone project and build professional portfolios that prepare them to enter the animation industry.

With a strong emphasis on practical skills, creative development, and industry readiness, this programme equips graduates with the tools necessary to pursue successful careers in 2D animation.

Careers

Situated in Canada's Technology Triangle, students will have exposure to a wide range of career opportunities. Everything from commercials to phone apps contain some form of animation. Advanced simulation, video games, and immersive entertainment on multiple platforms, all require dedicated animation skills. Potential careers include animator, 3D artist, multimedia designer, or animation designer.
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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Character Design

Life Drawing

Creating the Story

College Reading & Writing Skills

Broadcast Technologies for Animators

Animation Theory

Compositing

Audio for Animators

Character Design and Development

Rendering

Studio

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

53

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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Kitchener, Canada

Disciplines

Visual Arts View 135 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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53

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status (See Mature Student definition for details.)

Grade 12 compulsory English, C (65%) or U (55%), or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1250), or equivalent

English Proficiency

Technological requirements

All students entering this program must:

have a laptop computer that meets minimum specified requirements
own and maintain their laptop

bring their laptop on the first day of classes.
REQUIRED: USBC Thumb Drive, USBC 2TB Hard Drive

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Tuition Fees

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15026 CAD / year

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5832 CAD / year

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