Launch your 3D career with comprehensive training in the Film, Games & Animation Diploma at Capilano University.

Our enhanced two-year 3D Animation, Modeling and Effects diploma unleashes your potential to create stunning computer-generated characters and environments.

In your first year you will build a solid foundation in animation, modeling, rigging, effects and compositing. Year two allows you to specialize in areas like animation, modeling, look development, compositing, effects or rigging.

New features include an independent study course for personalized skill deepening, and CMNS 115 - Communication for Animation and Game Design, focused on industry-specific writing and creative development.

You’ll receive personalized guidance and support from experienced instructors as you build both your artistic skills and a strong technical portfolio.

By the end of the two-year program, you’ll have a polished demo reel ready to present to industry professionals as part of our annual graduate showcase. Your success is our success—and we’d be proud to welcome you into the AVFX community.

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Focused visual effects and animation career training

Expand your creative and technical skills in visual effects, storytelling, look development, animation and 3D modeling. 

Advanced CG training with an emphasis on the fundamentals

Instructors and industry professionals will teach you how to bring 3D computer-generated characters and environments to life.

You'll be using the latest industry-standard software to make sure you are set up for a career in television, film, games or immersive media.

Throughout the program, you’ll develop a strong foundation in classical animation principles, design and visual storytelling.

You’ll also engage with current industry trends in technical pipelines and entrepreneurship, equipping you with the skills and insight needed to launch a successful creative career.

Careers: 

• Character and creature animator
• Character designer
• Environment artist
• FX artist
• Grooming and cloth sim
• Hard surface modeler
• Look development artist
• Lighting and comp artist
• Rigging/technical artist
• Surface artist