Animation Institute Certificate Program

General Information

The Animation Institute focuses on the concept, design and production of a personal animated film. The Institute offers advanced studies to artists with proven experience in either 2-D or 3-D (computer) character animation. Successful graduates will demonstrate a high level of competence in the following areas: film structure, storytelling, storyboarding, character development, sound design, editing, presentation and marketing skills.

Admission Requirements

  • Post-Secondary Diploma in character animation or equivalent

  • English Language Requirement, TOEFL/ELA/IELTS/CAEL/PTE for students whose primary language is not English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): paper=560, computer=220, internet=83, or English Language Assessment (ELA)=145, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)=6.5 overall, and no one score less than 6, or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)=70, or Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)=56 or Capilano University ESLF 080 with a minimum B+ grade.

  • Interview

  • Portfolio and proposal for Film.

Fees and Expenses

Please see the Fees and Fee Payment section of the Capilano website. Financial aid is available to eligible students for eligible programs. For more information, please see Financial Aid and Awards.

Animation Institute Certificate

Intakes:CampusTermsFull/Part Time
 North VancouverFallFull-Time
First TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits12.00
Required:12.00
ANIM 301Animation I12.00
Second TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits12.00
Total Program Credits24.00
Required:12.00
ANIM 302Animation II12.00

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