Overview

Animation is a storytelling genre created entirely through the artist's imagination and skill. Gain artistic skill and fluency in all aspects of this fantastic medium on the Advanced Diploma in Animation from Mohawk College .

Key facts

Mohawk’s Animation program provides students with a solid foundation in the principles of performance animation, visual communication, concept generation, composition, 2D and 3D image construction, and filmic storytelling.

Through hands-on experiences applying these principles to a progressive series of exercises, assignments, projects, and collaborative learning experiences, students will engage in experiential learning that will build proficiency in all aspects of animation as a storytelling art.

Students will employ a variety of hand drawn and CG processes including idea generation and planning, modeling, construction, rigging, texturing, lighting, and animating within industry standard animation software programs.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program will develop the knowledge, skills, and competitive portfolio that will enable them to work as:

Animator (2D & 3D)

Character designer, modeler, rigger

Storyboard artist

Environment designer, modeler

Concept artist

Texture artist

Effects artist

Director

Producer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animation

Studio Drawing

Life Drawing for Animation

3D Construction

Storyboard/Animatic

Short Film Analysis and Workflow

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

Animation View 18 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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:

Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent

Optional Portfolio Submission and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Declaration

Applicants are able to submit a portfolio.

Additionally, all applicants to this program can also fill and sign an EDI Declaration.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

18110 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9055 CAD per semester during 36 months.
National

7528 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3764 CAD per semester during 36 months.

National Tuition: $3,764.21
International: Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee

Living costs for Hamilton

1163 - 1630 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Once enrolled and registered, you are eligible to supplement your income and savings with awards, scholarships, and bursaries.
It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.

Mohawk College offers two types of financial awards to full-time students: Scholarships and Bursaries.

Scholarships: Awarded to students based on academic merit, athletics, volunteer experience, or other achievements.
Bursaries: Awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and/or meet other specific criteria.

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Scholarships Information

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Career Opportunities

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Hamilton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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