Overview

Do you dream of working in the animated film, television, or gaming industry? Your drawing and storytelling skills will come alive as we help you develop your drawing and storytelling skills through the 12 principles of animation. With regular access to industry-standard software and hardware in our 13,900-square-foot studio, you’ll apply traditional techniques to 2D and 3D animation and gain a basic understanding of the animation process.

When you graduate from this Animation (2 year) program at Cambrian College , you can use your portfolio to jump into the field as an animation generalist, or continue your education and join the final year of Cambrian College’s three-year advanced diploma Animation program where you can specialize in either 2D or 3D animation.

Key facts

Develop dynamic storytelling, drawing, design, and animation skills
Graduate with a production-ready portfolio
Toon Boom Centre of Excellence program
Opportunity to showcase your work to industry representatives on a field trip to Toronto
Grads can enter directly into the third year of Cambrian’s Animation advanced diploma program
Career Outcomes
Graduate options
Animator
Character designer
Concept artist
Background artist/painter
Storyboard artist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Life Drawing
Body Mechanics
Drawing and Painting
Development and Design
Story and Visual Narrative
Character Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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58

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IELTS

6

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Credits

84 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greater Sudbury, Canada

Disciplines

Animation View 21 other Bachelors in Animation 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

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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58

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status including:

Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
Submission of a portfolio (see additional admission requirements)

Additional admission requirements

In order to be accepted for admission in Cambrian College’s Animation Program, students are required to submit a portfolio. All entries should be submitted on 8 1/2" x 11" paper (no original artwork) and should include the following elements:
Two (2) drawings are from life, either a human model or an animal.
Design a character and draw this character in a variety of poses (minimum of 5 poses).
One (1) drawing of a room in your home.
Six (6) to ten (10) pieces that reflect your style and skill.
Recommended: Grade 11 or 12 credits in visual arts and/or media arts (M) or (O)

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Tuition Fees

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18257 CAD / year

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4826 CAD / year

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Living costs

Greater Sudbury

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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